If you know, you know – but if you don’t, then it’s about time you learned that Nev Clay is one of the finest singer/songwriters in the north-east. He wrings such gorgeous melodies from his exemplary guitar playing, and his tales about everyday life – which are salted with a keenly humorous eye – pitch him somewhere between Richard Dawson, Half Man Half Biscuit and Victoria Wood. This superb mini-album, featuring eight songs, includes four tracks played at his BBC 6Music Session with Marc Riley and Gideon Coe, along with four other live favourites. You need some Nev Clay in your life. DP

Out now on Prancey Dog Records