The themes were: Happy: Surely we aren’t in for another annus horribilis? Let’s introduce the year to “Happy”., New: Bring something newly discovered, preferably from this century., Year: An age, an era, a measure of time.

Happy: Surely we aren’t in for another annus horribilis? Let’s introduce the year to “Happy”.

• The Band - “Life Is a Carnival” (Chris)
• KNOWER - “Overtime (Live Band Session)” (Peter)
• Tones on Tail - “Happiness” (David)
• Jeff Beck - “Dedication [DVD]” (Richard)
• Josh Pyke - “To Find Happiness” (Bruce)
• Jonny Fritz - “Happy in Hindsight” (Nathan)
• The Time Jumpers - “On The Outskirts of Town” (Martin)
• Johnny Marr - “Playland” (Nick)

New: Bring something newly discovered, preferably from this century.

• Tedeschi Trucks Band - “Midnight in Harlem” (Chris)
• FKA twigs - “ride the dragon” (Peter)
• alt-J - “Nara” (David)
• David Gideon - “Nice to Meet You” (Bruce)
• Half Man Half Biscuit - “Joy Division Oven Gloves” (Nathan)
• Joanna Connor Band - “Walkin’ Blues” (Martin)
• Dusty Springfield - “Anyone Who Had a Heart” (Nick)

Year: An age, an era, a measure of time.

• Quicksilver Messenger Service - “It’s Been Too Long” (Chris)
• Nirvana - “Where Did You Sleep Last Night - Live” (Peter)
• Sweet - “Love Is Like Oxygen” (David)
• Rammstein - “Zeit” (Bruce)
• Camera Obscura - “Happy New Year” (Nathan)
• Jeff Beck Group - “Plynth” (Martin)