Frankly Mr Shanley...

On tonight's radio show I'll be talking to the troubadour Aaron Shanley, who is quietly but insistently putting out a deal of lovely music. He's 19, from Lisburn and he has the vision, the cheekbones and the major tunes. There's clearly an affinity with Conor Oberst from Bright Eyes and surely some kind of connection with the young Dylan as he makes those words and sentiments tumble with much authority.

His current release is a song called 'Coming Down', which contrasts the romance of Xmas with the January blues, and is therefore perfect for the moment. The video also features the young man looking artfully woebegone in the backstreets and mains drags of Belfast.

He's off to Nashville in March and bound for glory afterwards. Tell your mates to investigate now before the talent hits the public domain.