Local musician Stuart Rowe has just signed a deal with Andy Partridge's Ape House Records to release recordings produced by Swindon-based music collective Lighterthief.

The first of a series of downloadable recordings will be an EP featuring Mr Partridge himself.

Called Maximalism, it features three numbers called Lover, All Done Things and Falling Into The Future, and will be released in the not too distant future.

Visit www.ape.uk.net for more information.

Lighterthief will be playing at the 12 Bar on Friday March 6, with support from The Dacoits and The Alfonz. Tickets are £5.