In news that has excited me to no end, the Rogue Traders’ (whose line-up changes are beginning to rival that of the Sugababes) James Ash has announced the band have finally found a new lead vocalist, replacing that one off-of So You Think You Can Dance/MOR pop songs of 2009.

The replacement, currently only known as “X”, has posted over on the official Rogue Traders forum; read what they’ve got to say for themselves.

Some “general thoughts” on the matter:

> “X” is, hopefully, not going to follow the same fate Kylie Minogue’s “X” followed; three people buying the record worldwide. I’m confident this won’t be the case.

> Someone on the Rogue Traders forum has suggested it is Micky Green. That would actually be really great.

> If it is her though, does that mean she too is going to fuck off once she’s gotten too big for her boots to do the solo thing? I’M NOT SURE MY BLOOD PRESSURE COULD HANDLE THAT AGAIN.

> Whoever it is, I’m quite sure this is going to be heaps better than the previous incarnation.

> And, for that matter, heaps better than this, whose video clips continue to give me heartburn.

> Both Rogue Traders and Sugababes have songs named “Overload.”

> Rogues’ “Overload” has aged very, very well and would be an amazing comeback single for the Sugababes, which they would – obviously – have to rename to “Switch To Overload.” Nonetheless, it’s a bit of a masterstroke genius idea and I’d like both parties involved to somehow get in touch with one another.

> Also, it would probably have to be sped up a little bit.

> Actually, forget all of that; can I make an official request that this song be dug-up again for the next wave of Rogue Trader shows? KTHXBYE.

> In all seriousness, It’ll be really nice to come back to the Rogue Traders project with what is definitely going to be a new lease of life, and I wish them all the bloody best, because if anyone deserves it more now, it’s Jamie, Stevie, Melinda and “X.”

Once more news come to official hand, I’ll keep you posted…