Matthew Horton

Wilco - The Whole Love

Bells, whistles and electronic washes.

14th October 2011, 9:19am

Thomas Dybdahl - Songs

‘Songs’ is a simple enough proposition - you’d be wise to accept it.

4th July 2011, 8:05am

Laki Mera - The Proximity Effect

This is all very pleasant, but nothing is screaming for attention.

22nd June 2011, 8:15am

SebastiAn - Total

Fun, thrilling and boisterous.

8th June 2011, 8:05am

Planningtorock - W

The synthesized opera of a darkened soul.

31st May 2011, 10:31am

Interview

Van Dyke Parks: ‘Stuff Just Happened To Me. I Was A Fortunate Brunette.’

Van Dyke chats with us about projects old and new.

16th May 2011, 1:49pm

Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact

They’re not always successful, but the sheer gumption of the exercise is admirable.

11th May 2011, 9:13am

Guillemots - Walk The River

Three albums along, they still feed our hunger for the big, the wild and the honest.

27th April 2011, 9:21am

Interview

Tracey Thorn: ‘I Don’t Obsess Over Sleeves Or Vinyl’

We discuss the EP, record stores and what she’s got coming up next.

15th April 2011, 2:10pm

Midlake - Late Night Tales

They like their folk, rock and smooth 70s curios.

5th April 2011, 10:24am

ANR - Stay Kids

A patchwork of thrills and fills.

29th March 2011, 4:11pm

Feature

Polock

Hooks are their trade.

25th March 2011, 10:40am

K-X-P - K-X-P

A gripping, primal jazz-rock odyssey full of surprises.

21st March 2011, 1:53pm

Malachai - Return To The Ugly Side

Bristolian duo Malachai muscle in with more unsettling warped blues.

4th March 2011, 5:35pm

Feature

Brits vs Rock

Don’t iron out those creases, Mr Joseph. Stay ruffled.

15th February 2011, 11:05am

The Radio Dept - Passive Aggressive: Singles 2002 - 2010

The ideal introduction for any unconverted souls.

10th February 2011, 10:44am

Hercules And Love Affair - Blue Songs

Hamstrung by their own high standards.

31st January 2011, 12:26pm

Kris Needs Presents Dirty Water - The Birth Of Punk Attitude

A handy primer that proves punk was no real Year Zero.

5th January 2011, 10:35am

Twin Sister - All Around And Away We Go

The song unfurls into a psychedelic pop gem.

25th November 2010, 10:34am

The National - Terrible Love (Alternate Version)

It’s bigger, less controlled, altogether more anthemic.

24th November 2010, 10:29am

Stereolab - Not Music

The best tracks here are the remixes.

22nd November 2010, 10:02am

Crocodiles - Hearts Of Love

Four fun-packed minutes that feel much shorter.

18th November 2010, 1:59pm

Cherry Ghost - We Sleep On Stones

Its hot-breathed closeness will keep you warm at night.

15th November 2010, 11:28am

Mark Sultan - $

Two decades growing up, Sultan’s got a deserved second shot at youthful promise.

12th November 2010, 2:44pm