Free Charlatans

So The Charlatans are the latest band to offer their latest album as a free download via the radio station, XFM.  They are apparently calculating on making their money from live gigs, merchandising etc and see the free download as an advertisement for their gigs.  Saw them a few years ago at one of the relaunched Isle of Wight festivals and enjoyed their show.  This can only be good for us and also champions the cause of live music – there’s nothing like it.