One of the most awesome things you can do with music is spread it to people all over the world.

With the power of the internet, you can produce a ropey dubstep track in your bedroom and get it heard across the continent just a few weeks later thanks to P2P networks. But do people make music for pleasure, or to become mega famous? With the rise of shows like X Factor, more people see the glamour.

You could get funny looks when asked if you'd consider just plodding along releasing records that you enjoy making. After all, if you're not selling out arenas after five years, shouldn?t you give up? If you vaguely care, then of course not. Laura Veirs has been performing music in various forms since 1999. She clearly enjoys what she does and is still going strong with a new release around the corner.