The month in music - Our soundtrack to August for you to enjoy. The best new bands and releases, the Mercury Prize nominees, the festivals, the reissues, the hottest new tunes alongside some classics, remixes and guilty pleasures - Its all here if you look carefully.

If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download the Spotify software for free and then simply click this link: The Gen Spotify Playlist August 2009 .

Enjoy it and don’t forget let us know what you think by commenting below and send us your suggestions for next month. Why not compile your own and post the link below?

Twitterati

Five to follow this August. Keep in the loop with the most entertaining and informative sites from around the North East and the UK on Twitter. Follow Generator here.

Toonwaves: North East webzine
Frankie and the Heartstrings: Keep up to date on the North East’s hottest new band.

Narc Magazine.

Lucas Renney: Ex Golden Virgins Sunderland songwriter, about to release a great debut solo album.
Featured Artists Coalition.

Can you recommend anymore for next month? Post your links below or e-mail us.