SQUARE1 Styfling 5/10
Poor old Siobhan Donaghy. Still only known as the original ex-Sugababe, thanks to a tame solo career, despite a great voice. This doesn't help, based on a so-what shuffling drumbeat that Soul II Soul did better 20 years ago.

DON DIABLO AND EXAMPLE Hooligans 6/10
Lacking their soundalikes Audio Bullys' intuitive pop, it's still a decent racket. Sirens, rapidfire MCing and filthy bass add up to primitive fun.

JAMIE T Sticks 'N Stones 8/10
His best single since Sheila, it ploughs similar territory with a rant against knife crime, but is even more infectious. Whether it's the effective gospel chorus or T's plaintive singing, it's a fine preview for the new album.

DJANGO JAMES Hurricane 4/10
Billy Corgan-championed he may be, but LA singer James has the same grim mix of theatricality and smugness that places him next to Lenny Kravitz.

THE RUMBLE STRIPS Not The Only Person 8/10 The first fruits of their work with Mark Ronson, he thankfully hasn't altered the band's soulful stomp. If anything, it's subtler than before, as Charlie Waller sings with beguiling ease. Powerful without needing to brag.

LISSY TRULLIE Self-Taught Learner 6/10
While her band play with the simple taut strut of The Strokes, New Yorker Trullie overdoes the Chrissie Hynde leer. Lacks focus as yet.

THE DUCKWORTH LEWIS METHOD The Age Of Revolution 8/10 After an intro that's pure Neil Coward, Neil Hannon's new mate Thomas Walsh helps guide him into a new elastic funk. Complete with celebratory woohs in the chorus, it's a surprisingly fine diversion, especially as it summarises cricket's history.

THE JACKS Not Me Not You 5/10
Too cheery to be written off entirely, but their jangles and winsome vocals are very routine for the moment.

LETHAL BIZZLE Go Hard 5/10
It's perhaps unwise that the first taste of Bizzle's new album is a duet in which he's outshone by guest toaster Donaeo, whose smooth vocals show up Bizzle's own tame chat. The track is so basic, it could easily be yet another Funky Drummer sample. It doesn't help.

THE JIM JONES REVUE Princess And The Frog 8/10 An invigorating racket, all honky-tonk piano and untamed Jerry Lee hollering, dripping with carnal blues.

YEAH YEAH YEAHS Heads Will Roll 8/10
Having released one of the year's sexiest dance albums, with this raw holler a typical example, why are the trio being largely overlooked at the moment? It beats us, but this electro screech is a fine place to rejoin them.

THE VOLUNTARY BUTLER SCHEME Tabasco Sole 8/10 What could have been a student gag is a lovely summery skank. Mixing Jim Noir with Sir Mixalot seems inspired. No wonder Suggs loves them.