THIS is a real surprise. After dodging giving it a listen for a couple of days and expecting a grind, listening to Tunstall proved to be anything but.

Refreshing and fun, her blues-rock melodies with an acoustic sound are sure to suit any dinner party, barbecue or long drive.

– CPL Damian Shovell

IF YOU enjoyed all the edge-of-your-seat high-suspense drama of watching European nations vie for domination as the continent’s bestest singer in this year’s competition, but were left wondering, “when will I again hear such great songs as Moldova’s Zdob Si Zdub singing Boonika Bate Doba, or Slovenia’s Omar Naber’s Stop?” don’t despair.

All 39 entries, including Greece’s Elena Paparizou’s winner My Number One, are now on a double CD to listen at your own leisure.

– CPL Damian Shovell

THE Go-Betweens have been around for a while, and their new album, Oceans Apart, is bound to charm you with its very mellow, very easy-to-listen-to alternative/indie rock.

The Brisbane band have a raw, natural sound that’s as Aussie as you like.

– LT Simone Heyer