Big Shout to...

Big Al at http://www.fabri.org for sorting us out at the Kaiser Chiefs secret gig in Glasgow.

Our boy down south McAlley and his 150bpm resting heartbeat - Get well soon!

The Mercury Music Prize judges for getting it spectacularly wrong...yet again.

The England Cricket team for trouncing the Aussies to bring home the Ashes - Nice work fellas!

James Blunt for achieving far more than his talent should allow.

Gorillaz for helping Shaun Ryder, one of the modern generations greatest lyricists, get back where he belongs.

Hard-Fi, Kaiser Chiefs and Bloc Party for their Mercury Music Prize nominations – More than worthy nominees for outstanding debut albums.

The Mighty Liverpool F.C for making it number 5 (yes, 5) in Istanbul.

Linda & Charlie Grant for their unerring dedication to the cause over in Oz.

Scripan for getting us what keeps this site alive.

KeithByTheC for his "award-winning" prose!

Messrs Pickering & McAlley for their daily dose of musical debate.

If you want to give a "Big Shout" to anybody then please contact us and we'll publish those we deem most deserving (or just downright funny!)