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So, by now you'll have seen that wide-eyed, polo-shirt-sporting lovely plastered everywhere, and if you don't know by now she's the face of the new Vampire Weekend record, Contra, which is out on XL next week.
And in the age were the physical format really does seem on its knees, Getintothis has the full album for you to stream. Clink inside for some fuzzy delights to get you through the winter chill.

Slowly but surely Liverpool has seen a healthy, if disparate, emergence of fine new bands and artists during the last 12 months or so, here's some of our favourites picking their sounds of 2009.

Can collaborator, electronic guru, Liverpool ex-pat and all-round dude, Jono Podmore delivers his Getintothis alternative Christmas message. Just don't look back.

This lot have perfected the upskirt technique.

Home boys Bicycle Thieves do good - no, really good - as Dubai Sound City sheik's into action.

Here's some bits and bobs from early doors on Day One at Dubai Sound City.

Late night garden parties at the Embassy, visit to the fish market and early morning addresses - Dubai Sound City is a go!

The only time I've been to Dubai was en route to Perth - and that was for a connecting flight - even the airport was like an deluxe kingdom!
Later this afternoon, I'm jetting off to cover Dubai Sound City - the hottest winter festival on the planet - quite literally if the 10-day forecast of 93 degrees is to be believed.
Sunstroke permitting, I'll be reporting online for the Post & Echo from Dubai on all the sights, sounds and happenings as they unfold.
Highs are sure to arrive in the shape of Getintothis favourites Wave Machines, Post War Years and De La Soul, plus there's fantastic big hitters in the shape of the Super Furries, the Bunnymen, Doves and Ladytron.
Hopefully you'll follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/Getintothis) where I'll be bringing up to the minute news and reviews with one of the finest photographers the industry has to offer - Mark McNulty.
In the meantime, if you're back in Liverpool soak up the spectacular sounds of Liverpool Music Week (or should that be Music Month - there's SO much on!)
Check as many of the free shows as you can - Wild Beasts, Daniel Johnston, Chrome Hoof and Jay Reatard are not to be missed.
In a bit.
PGx

ps: this is what'll be on the jukebox while I'm on the plane!

The Drums: Let's Go Surfing

Babycream's gone and Korova is on the move. Getintothis' Luke Traynor gets the lowdown on the bar closures sending shockwaves through Liverpool's music landscape.

BALL! BALL! BALL! FOOTIE! FOOTIE! FOOTIE! For one day only music takes a back seat as Getintothis travels with the mighty Blues as Merseyside's finest take on some no marks from London at Wembley stadium.

LIVERPOOL Sound City 2009 exploded into life tonight as venues across the City soaked up a vast array of sonic wonders.

Take a deep breath... Getintothis exclusively reveals the complete who, what, where and when to Liverpool Sound City 2009.

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Frank Turner is a man on a mission - a mission to be a modern day Springsteen and change the world through his music - and as he pulled into Liverpool on his non-stop tour, he found a ready listener in Getintothis' Matthew Eland.

Swedish duo The Deer Tracks rework a well-worn blueprint to devastating effect as a couple of old favourites make a return to the Getintothis jukebox.

What a strangely fascinating year in music 2008 has been...

One more for all you list lovers, as Getintothis' contributors deliver their verdicts.

Phew! We finally got there.

Can collaborator, electronica guru, Liverpool expat and all-round dude, Jono Podmore delivers this year's alternative Christmas message - huzzah!

Almost there now...