I've been hunkered down in my studio for the last week and a bit on and off, playing guitars, fiddling with dials and faders, shouting into microphones. Am exhausted and thoroughly looking forward to the Christmas break.

I have some rough mixes to listen to over Christmas, then it'll be back to the grindstone...all sounding good, though. Recording with Mat Sampson last Wednesday was a great experience - top guy, top studio. Very relaxed.

So anyway, happy Christmas to all from The Sky Is Blue. Look forward to seeing you in 2007.