Just in case you hadn't had enough of middle-class, skinny jean-clad youths doing their best Joe Strummer impressions, despite them being young enough to have been conceived while their parents shagged to The Clash, Vincent Vincent and the Villains released new single 'On My Own' last Monday on CD, 7" and Vinyl.

Being as I have more than a penchant for everything moody and beardy when it comes to music, I originally put up a bit of a resistance to listening to anything played by a passenger on The Libertines' bandwagon. However, the funky baseline that opens 'On My Own' sucked me in, and like a devoted real ale drinker having a sneaky pint of Stella, I decided to give Vincent Vincent and the Villains a chance.

And right I was to do so!

Having given the London-based four-piece a proper listen, I have found that they have rather a lot more substance than your average bunch of indie chancers. While their music is more of a manic headbang than a nod to the Ghost of Indie Past, this at least results in a well executed performance of a style that is still around for a reason, and is certainly more desirable than the watered down crap that so many modern 'indie' bands try to pass off as interesting.

'On My Own' builds into a catchy chorus, mellows down to something a bit more funky again, then leaps back up like a troop of smiley guitars, dancing all over your brain. The catchy chorus and infectious beat make 'On My Own' the kind of song that puts a spring in your step when it comes onto your iPod (other MP3 devices are available).

Vincent Vincent and the Villains are touring at the moment, so go and check them out for yourself!

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