Moby blasts British music scene

Moby has blasted the current British music scene, describing it as "very provincial".

The music producer, who releases new album Wait for Me on Monday, admitted that he had not heard anything from the UK that had inspired him recently.

"UK music has become very provincial and pub-orientated," he told The Sun. "It's hard to get too excited about pub rock.

"The bands look like they're hanging out at the pub and they sound like they are playing in a pub and the subject matter is very provincial and pub-orientated - laddish."

He added: "It's not sexy or exciting and it's not very personal either. It's pleasant music, but pleasant music doesn't make me want to run out and change the world with my records."

The star has enjoyed two number one albums in his career, Play and 18, while his last record Last Night debuted at number 28 last May.

Moby recently claimed that he "celebrated" after catching the flu as it ensured that he took time off from working.