Contributor James Bentley
LA Priest - Gene
An album that feels rich, rewarding and proudly of its own world.
June 4, 2020 7:55am
Do Nothing - Zero Dollar Bill
One of the most complete EPs of 2020 so far.
April 9, 2020 7:58am
Purity Ring - WOMB
Not quite the modern reinvention it should be.
April 2, 2020 7:55am
Talk Show - These People
It suggests a richer palette of influences, with darkwave and ‘80s goth pop.
March 26, 2020 7:55am
Ringo Deathstarr - Ringo Deathstarr
A derisive retread of sounds that feels well past its sell-by date.
March 26, 2020 7:50am
Fake Laugh - Dining Alone
Liberating, if not a tad ungrounded at points.
March 12, 2020 7:56am
Muncie Girls - B-Sides The Point
Should American teen movies fall back into fashion any time soon, there’s a soundtrack here ready for it.
March 12, 2020 7:56am
Christine and the Queens - La vita nuova
Christine is still truly in a league of her own.
February 28, 2020 11:18am
Albums of 2020: Dream Wife
Not content with putting out an incendiary debut, Dream Wife spent their first years creating an inclusive world around them. Now, they’re getting ready to welcome everyone back in for a second time.
February 21, 2020 1:00pm
Willie J Healey - Hello Good Morning
Willie’s knack for a hook is on full display.
November 14, 2019 7:58am
Yak - Atlas Complex
The band - once in danger of stalling - are firmly on their feet.
October 31, 2019 7:58am
Deep DIIV
Over the last chequered decade, Cole Smith and his band have weathered all kinds of personal and public storms. With ‘Deceiver’ they’re finally addressing those issues and emerging out the other side.
October 14, 2019 2:53pm
Big Thief - Two Hands
A blissful listen from start to finish.
October 10, 2019 7:58am
Kim Gordon - No Home Record
Like with the best moments of her career, she is uncompromising in her artistic vision.
October 10, 2019 7:57am
BODEGA - Shiny New Model
On this highly danceable new addition they barely make a mis-step.
October 10, 2019 7:56am
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Ghosteen
Magnificently composed and emphatically emotive, ‘Ghosteen’ is an unforgettable piece of work.
October 4, 2019 7:57am
A brief look into… black midi’s ‘schlagenheim’
Ahead of the 2019 Hyundai Mercury Prize, we’ve taken a brief look at some of the shortlisted albums.
September 16, 2019 3:00pm
Cate Le Bon talks ‘Reward’: “Music became my cathartic outlet at night”
Ahead of the Hyundai Mercury Prize, she gives us a bit of insight into her unexpected fifth album.
September 13, 2019 11:00am
Alex Cameron - Miami Memory
It’s the strength of songwriting that makes ‘Miami Memory’ work.
September 13, 2019 7:55am
Pixies - Beneath The Eyrie
It still captures the spirit of Pixies in a way that’s extremely satisfying.
September 13, 2019 7:55am