MUSIC, BLOG, REVIEWS & RADIO SHOWS

It seems football's not coming home after all. While it's delayed in the departure lounge, try these five albums to lessen the pain.

Music to stop your brain from melting, your soul from catching fire and your hearts from burning like the fires of Hades

Alex Kozobolis, Bedouine, The Delines, Ed O'Brien, GNAC, Haircut 100, Rose City Band

Summertime, the Moviemento cinema in Berlin, THE WORLD CUP!!! some ducks and a sunset.

Some boys, crying again, Nick Drake, Red Rum, and the real Tuesday Weld (No really. The real Real Tuesday Weld!)

As England, Scotland and an unfeasibly large contingent of other countries kick off their campaign to bring football home, the international flavour of this week's reviews feels appropriate.

I Helped Edward Ball Escape – A Tribute To The Times & Edward Ball : Various

Five albums and potentially five different audiences. Which one are you in?

Start light. Go dark. Dig Deeper. Whether you're a fan of hummable pop or dystopian ditties, you'll find something for you among these records.

Time to remember the joys of youth, manage the stresses of middle age and accept the importance of remaining true to yourself. These records will help: