Oh it's a Wonderful X Factor

I've blogged about these boys before, but yes, I do think Hurts are one of the next best and biggest things about to hit the airwaves/shores/iTunes libraries.

The boys from Manchester were on the German X Factor last night and performed their hot new single, Wonderful Life. The track, which has been high on my playlist for a few weeks now, is just brilliant - and very reminiscent of an early Depeche Mode.

Watch the video below (it'll open in a new browser). Great performance boys... now hurry up and come to Australia for a promo tour!

X Factor - Hurts - Wonderful Life von Clipfish

OH IT HURTS ALRIGHT, IT HURTS SO GOOD

Hurts are a British duo arriving from Manchester, who as of this week, have just released their debut album Happiness in the UK and Europe (date set for 10th September in Australia - iTunes link here for preorder).

I've managed to get my hands on a copy of the album and I'm very, very impressed. The band remind me of a 2010 version of Depeche Mode. The synths are there. The sexiness is there. And the great tracks are certainly there.

The boys, Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson, also feature our very own Kylie Minogue on one of the album tracks, Devotion.

Their lead single, Better Than Love, was released in the UK and across Europe earlier this year... however it's their second single to that same market (lead single in Australia), Wonderful Life, that really grabs my attention.

iTunes Australia has this single featured as the free single of the week get it here! I've included the video for you below to judge yourself, but I'm warning you now - keep your eye out for these guys. Impressive!