One point to note is the fact that On The Bone Records are one of just a few new, exciting labels from Leeds (alongside the imaginative might of Brew Records). Following a noticeable increase in the number of their record releases, Benjamin Wetherill is next on their rather eclectic rosta.

Originally revealed to us here at MM in 2005 via the Gojonnygogogogo Favourites #1 compilation, “Woodland Whites & Spring Cuts” was the first wired outing from an artist that likes to do a bit of genre bending with his cleverly defined acoustica. “The Derby Ram” is bolstered by Wetherill's tremolo folk voice and a mixture of acoustic guitars, woodwind and generally all sorts of bits and pieces. But it’s “I Would Love To” with it’s semi-1920’s style and enchanting sense of mischievous melody, wrapped up into the most intriguing love song this side of the millennia, that delivers the convincing blow. Class material from the dark side of the Pennines.

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