1. REN HARVIEU

ISLAND

You only have to take one look at Harvieu's writing team to get a good idea of what the Salford artist is offering: inclusive of Dave McCabe (The Zutons), Howie Elliott Payne (The Stands) and James Allan (Glasvegas), this is Cilla'n'Lulu retro-Scouse by way of Phil Spector - all delivered by someone clearly channelling the darker side of Dusty. Having broken her back at a party in May - just as Island was ready to release ...