As the recording of the new Amsterdam album draws near, Ian will be producing a diary chronicling the ups and downs of the process. The first instalment is now available to read at www.myspace.com/amsterdamhq.

Also don’t forget the annual Christmas Amsterdam party takes place at the famous London Borderline club on Saturday 2 December. Tickets are available from www.ticketweb.co.uk and www.seetickets.com, and as ever the evening will no doubt prove to be a memorable one. So come and celebrate the festive season with your favourite band just days before they hit the studio.