Dan Jeakins

Villagers - The Art Of Pretending To Swim

Their commitment to delivering rich, well-crafted studio albums continues to set them apart.

21st September 2018, 7:50am

Teleman - Family of Aliens

While not wholly consistent, it contains some of their best work yet.

7th September 2018, 7:50am

Darwin Deez - 10 Songs That Happened When You Left Me With My Stupid Heart

Nuggets of joyful indie-pop.

31st August 2018, 6:59am

Editors - Violence

At times it makes a case for a return to the spotlight.

9th March 2018, 7:51am

Two Door Cinema Club bring the indie disco to Alexandra Palace

The Irish trio have guitar-pop classics to spare.

2nd December 2017, 12:00am

On your Amber Mark, get set… go!

Meet the New York star with nothing to hide.

27th November 2017, 12:00am

First Class: Parcels

This Byron Bay quintet might not be pals of Postman Pat’s, but they still write some first class tunes.

30th October 2017, 12:00am

Prides - A Mind Like The Tide: Part One

The trio-turned-duo feel like genuine contenders once more.

27th October 2017, 1:39pm

Ibeyi - Ash

A sprawling, diverse record without so much as a dull moment.

29th September 2017, 7:53am

The Dubliners: Hare Squead

Leading the Irish hip-hop revolution.

29th September 2017, 12:00am

Look back in anger: Yonaka

Pissed off with posh bands, these Brighton firestarters are ready to tip the system upside-down.

18th August 2017, 12:00am

Trailer Trash Tracys - Althaea

A bold record that once again showcases the duo’s unique sound.

11th August 2017, 7:49am

Francobollo - Long Live Life

A collection of rough and ready tracks with infectious melodies at their core.

14th July 2017, 7:52am

Clean Cut Kid - Felt

It fails to capture what made them an exciting prospect in the first place.

28th April 2017, 7:50am

Wire - Silver/Lead

A timely reminder of the band’s ongoing relevance.

31st March 2017, 7:53am

Summer Moon - With You Tonight

A record blessed with inspired guitar licks and sumptuous melodies.

24th February 2017, 7:54am

The Heart of it all: Japandroids

After three years of silence, Vancouver’s favourite noise-rock duo Japandroids are back with a rock ‘n’ roll record for the ages.

30th January 2017, 12:00am

Austra - Future Politics

Consistently thought-provoking.

20th January 2017, 10:33am

The Flaming Lips - Oczy Mlody

Rarely as satisfying as it is strange.

13th January 2017, 11:20am

Class of 2017: Liss

Somewhere between boy band and Danish spin on Prince, Liss are breaking the mould.

15th December 2016, 12:00am

“Fuck Donald Trump, fuck Boris Johnson” - SWMRS rile up London’s Garage

If you’re after gritty, adrenaline-inducing punk, SWMRS are right up there.

9th December 2016, 12:00am

Jamie T gets nostalgic at Brixton Academy return

“This is my favourite venue in the world”

10th November 2016, 12:00am

LCD Soundsystem, FIDLAR and Rat Boy shine at a wet T in the Park 2016

Those who made the trip to Strathallan Castle are willing to embrace the chaos.

7th November 2016, 12:00am

Feature

Grizzly Bear: What the hell are they up to?

With a new album imminent, we take a look at what the band have been up to since ‘Shields’.

24th October 2016, 12:00am