CLIFTON singer songwriter Jake Bugg is expected to hit the top ten with his debut album, released today. The 18-year-old's self-titled collection has been picking up rave reviews, with the NME describing it as: "full of wit, wisdom and genuine soul," and awarding it nine out of 10.
"It's as if Buddy Holly had grown up on a council estate in the East Midlands (4/5)," said the Daily Mail, while The Guardian described him as having "a warm, wistful voice and keen observational eye, pitching his songs beautifully between youth and experience".
Bugg has sold out his Rescue Rooms gig next month, after which he'll be supporting Noel Gallagher on a tour of the US and Europe.
Tickets recently went on sale for his headline show at Rock City on February 15, priced at £12 and available from www.alt-tickets.co.uk.
