After 20 years with Tracey Thorn in the best-selling alternative duo Everything But The Girl, and 10 as as international DJ and label boss of acclaimed electronic label Buzzin’ Fly, this year saw Ben Watt return to his earliest folk-jazz roots with his first solo album in 31 years. Entitled Hendra, it follows his 1983 cult classic North Marine Drive. Decorated with an array of four and five-star reviews on release, it features collaborations with former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and producer Ewan Pearson.