Video: Mew - Comforting Sounds (Live Yahoo)

Going to a concert whilst wearing a suit is an interesting experience, especially after previously being at a do at the Polish Embassy (yes, really). Ignoring the puzzled glances from my fellow gig-goers at the Shepherds Bush Empire, I settled into the capacity crowd, sadly not at the front. What, you think I'm going to get creases in these trousers? Mew, in case you didn't already know, are one of the most adventurous rock bands around these days. Their songs blend heartstoppingly brilliant bits with slightly more tedious bits. Their best songs blend heartstoppingly brilliant bits [...]

• Mew - Comforting Sounds
• Mew - Silas The Magic Car
• Mew - The Zookeeper's Boy

After a slow but sure start, the 2009 Latitude Festival has once again become one the UK's most intriguing and interesting musical events of the year. From their many middle-of-the-night, middle-of-the-woods surprises, some of the best smoothies known to man, an entire army of coloured sheep, water and light displays, good food, a good atmosphere and tonnes of great bands, if you still haven't decided whether it's worth going or not this year (some tickets are still available), we thought we'd sway you a little with a preview of what's to come in just two days time.