Contributor Dan Jeakins
Villagers - The Art Of Pretending To Swim
Their commitment to delivering rich, well-crafted studio albums continues to set them apart.
September 21, 2018 7:50am
Teleman - Family of Aliens
While not wholly consistent, it contains some of their best work yet.
September 7, 2018 7:50am
Darwin Deez - 10 Songs That Happened When You Left Me With My Stupid Heart
Nuggets of joyful indie-pop.
August 31, 2018 6:59am
Editors - Violence
At times it makes a case for a return to the spotlight.
March 9, 2018 7:51am
On your Amber Mark, get set… go!
Meet the New York star with nothing to hide.
November 27, 2017 12:10pm
First Class: Parcels
This Byron Bay quintet might not be pals of Postman Pat’s, but they still write some first class tunes.
October 30, 2017 2:05pm
Prides - A Mind Like The Tide: Part One
The trio-turned-duo feel like genuine contenders once more.
October 27, 2017 1:39pm
The Dubliners: Hare Squead
Leading the Irish hip-hop revolution.
September 29, 2017 12:33pm
Ibeyi - Ash
A sprawling, diverse record without so much as a dull moment.
September 29, 2017 7:53am
Look back in anger: Yonaka
Pissed off with posh bands, these Brighton firestarters are ready to tip the system upside-down.
August 18, 2017 3:00pm
Trailer Trash Tracys - Althaea
A bold record that once again showcases the duo’s unique sound.
August 11, 2017 7:49am
Francobollo - Long Live Life
A collection of rough and ready tracks with infectious melodies at their core.
July 14, 2017 7:52am
Clean Cut Kid - Felt
It fails to capture what made them an exciting prospect in the first place.
April 28, 2017 7:50am
Wire - Silver/Lead
A timely reminder of the band’s ongoing relevance.
March 31, 2017 7:53am
Summer Moon - With You Tonight
A record blessed with inspired guitar licks and sumptuous melodies.
February 24, 2017 7:54am
Two Door Cinema Club bring the indie disco to Alexandra Palace
The Irish trio have guitar-pop classics to spare.
February 12, 2017 4:22pm
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.
January 30, 2017 10:48am
Austra - Future Politics
Consistently thought-provoking.
January 20, 2017 10:33am
The Flaming Lips - Oczy Mlody
Rarely as satisfying as it is strange.
January 13, 2017 11:20am
Class of 2017: Liss
Somewhere between boy band and Danish spin on Prince, Liss are breaking the mould.
December 15, 2016 1:21pm