This is a fabulous album from Amadou and Mariam, a blind couple from Mali who sing the most joyful music I've heard in years. Try 'Djanfa' - my favourite off this album. I'm going to see them at The Big Chill this year. When to listen? Great for listening to on a Saturday morning while reading the paper, it sets you up for the day.  get it...

It's a sprawling futuristic soundscape of a record. When to listen? Listen to this if you're in a car, alone, on a long, long motorway journey.  get it...

I like this music because it's a simple and beautiful set of tunes played only on a piano. I'ts quite jolly in places and also melancholic too, which makes it quite a compelling listen. Try 'Overnight' and 'Bermuda Triangle'. When to listen? Recommend one plays it when one wants to clear one's head, especially when travelling on a bus. Gonsalez - Not to be confused with Jose Gonzalez. Very therapeutic.   get it...

Top electronic music, you need to hear it. Try 'Never Want To See You Again' to get a feel for it. When to listen? Before going out on a big night out.  get it...

In May 1995, there was a free cassette on the cover of Select magazine. I played it to death and then lost the cassette. I did a search the other day and found that someone has gone to the trouble of turning it into a MP3. What a treat. The internet is sooo good. Thanks internet. Get the free MP3s. When to listen? I don't know...  get it...