THE fresh-faced whippersnapper might have the look of a boyband member, but don’t judge him by his Justin Bieber haircut.
Jake Bugg may only be a teenager but already he is drawing comparisons to greats such as Bob Dylan and his idols Donovan and Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys.
The 18-year-old, who started playing the guitar and singing when he was 12, may not be at that level just yet, but the Nottingham troubadour’s raw, rootsy eponymous debut showcases his undoubted potential.
Current single Two Fingers has a Merseybeat sound, Country Song is short but most definitely sweet, while the emotional Broken is another highlight.
Throw in critically acclaimed first single Lightning Bolt and this is one Bugg you won’t mind picking up this winter.
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