Personally, I'm currently listening to:

"Tear The World Down" by We Are The Fallen

The lead vocalist being Carly Smithson of course, who finished 6th in the 2007 series of American Idol. She is a classic example of an irish-pop/rock singer, in her case, in what is now more of a melodic gothic-rock band. Superb stuff!

I'm sticking needles in my ears in preparation

I'm watching Strictly. (Yes I love both shows).

LOL you do realize watching X Factor is a choice yes? If you feel that way, there are a 100 other channels ... or you could go outside and watch some fireworks.

my dog barking along to the firework bang

I can't break the habit of looking at carcrashes

Rammstein

Hildegard Von Bingen.

Muse.

Watching Britains most popular show SCD

In the pub then saw Sophie Habibis Live!!! She was brilliant. Then saw Little Mix on iPlayer after the fireworks