Notebook Letters 6.

It'll be great to see Goldfrapp at Electric Proms. Alison Goldfrapp is a quirky performer, who throws the conventional dullness of Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen and their ilk into relief. What a woman. If only she'd put her shoes on. Rob Hunt

I think Liam Gallagher is singing badly in concery because years of booze don't agree with his vocal chords. Many other singers have suffered from it too, like Ian Anderson and Siouxsie. Paul Lowe

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 1/7.

The recent spate of punk letters led me to recommend Glasgow band The Snipes. They blew me away live. OK, they're veterans, with former members of Revillos, Carpettes and C*ck Sparrer, but it's a new band with fresh songs. Their debut album in December will be a treat. Andy Kline

led zeppelin were bloated and out of ideas by 1975, according to DJ Gordy. That year, physical graffiti went to No 1 in the UK and US. Dev

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 2/7.

I've read PS from the start, and would like to thank you for introducing me to Bon Iver. What an album For Emma Forever Ago is. Matt Weston

Great to see the big interview with Robin Guthrie on PS. He had a hand in the most beautiful album of all time, The Moon And The Melodies, which Cocteau Twins made with Harold Budd. Be warned, it's credited to the four of them by name. I listen to it about three times a week. Adam Syntax

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 3/7.

I'll retract some of my criticism of Muse, after playing Black Holes a bit more. I can see its appeal, as it's varied and epic, but it isn't my cup of tea. However, I still say Matt Bellamy sounds like a bad Thom Yorke and I can't understand how he gets away with it. John Ox

Freeviewers are dealt a poor hand by Electric Proms, with several major acts only on satellite. A BBC event should be available to all. Eve's Treasure

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 4/7.

The Boys were great at London ULU last week. I enjoyed jumping up and down with the other middle-aged balding beer bellies down the front: it was worth the 29-year wait to see them again. It's sad it was their last ever gig. I felt very lonely walking home, knowing I'll never see them again. It's like losing a loved one. Eamon Quinn

Does anyone know what Liam Frost & The Slowdown Family are up to? That Girl

Void: Good question. We'll get digging.

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 5/7.

Top 10 golden-era rap bands

1) Funkdoobiest
2) Black Moon
3) EPMD
4) 3rd Bass
5) Ultramagnetic
6) Compton's Most Wanted
7) Brand Nubian
Eight) Showbiz & AG
9) Lords of The Underground
10) The Alkaholiks

Rich A

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 6/7.

New singles, by Innes Weir

Adele Make You Feel My Love 5/10

A tasteful, if pontless cover, of Bob Dylan's haunting classic, this is sigle five from her 19 album and critical knives are sharpening. Yes, she can carry a tune. But so can most of this year's X Factor finalists.

PINT SHOT RIOT Holes 8/10

The upstart kids on the Midlands guitar scene deliver a brash, anthemic beauty here. Like The Fratellis in a foul mood, here's a singalong for bad boys.

1/6.

New singles out next week

LAURA MARLING Night Terror 8/10

A curious track to release from her album, this mournful, string-laden oddity is spellbinging nonetheless. She might have more in common with Joni Mitchell than pj harvey, but Marling does dark with thepoise of a master.

THE VIRGINS Rich Girls 7/10

Were Frenz to cover the rolling stones' miss you, it would sound like this strangely addictive slice of NYC crunk funk. Effortlessly groovy stuff.

2/6.

New singles out next week

THE PADDINGTONS What's The Point In Anything New 6/10

Cynics might ask what point there is in The Paddingtons trying to sound like The Clash. That said, this sparky, punk-like banger is a devilishly catchy response. Purist bores will still hate it, of course.

THE RAID Oh Lilee 4/10

Plodding. clichéd rawk in the vein of Black Crowes, it makes you wonder where The Raid will end up. Woolworths' bargain bin looks like a decent bet.

3/6.

New singles out next week

AIMEE MANN Thirty One Today 6/10

The "Pop for grown ups" tag will haunt her forever, but, listen objectively, and this story of birthday blues is a beautifully understated study in melancholy. Imagine Carly Simon singing a Neil Finn standard and you're there.

helen boulding It's You 4/10

Uh-ho. Here's the sort of dull songwriting that does deserve stick. Schmaltzy, ponderous gash for cruise ship bars and Butlins.

4/6.

New singles out next week

KEITH Up In The Clouds 8/10

Recalling the dark psychedelia of World of Twist, this is spacerock with guts and tempo. Chin-strokers will love the nods to Neu and Can, but it's not worth studying like that. Smash it out at full blast and prepare for mayhem.

WAVE MACHINES The Greatest Escape We Ever Made 7/10

The shadow of Hot Chip looms large, but there's a kookier, surrealist side to this that will delisght stoners and disco kids alike.

5/6.

New singles out next week

GOLDEN SILVERS Magic Touch 8/10

Sounding uncannily like Orange Juice at their pop-perfect, euphoric best, Magic Touch is a harmony-drenched joy. Rhodes keys and machine gun drumrolls add delicious retro flavours to one of the giddiest, loveliest tracks of the year.

DANIEL TSE Broken Wing 2/10

One of the most hideous, manufactured piece of pop trash you'll ever hear. This makes Rick Astley sound cutting edge. Beyond average, beyond help.

6/6.

Teletext page 823; 23rd of October, 2008.