YHWH Nailgun — Magazine
4-5 Stars
An 11-minute distillation of what makes them such a force.
11th June 2026
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Aldous Harding — Train On The Island
4 Stars
A beautiful album that offers out tantalising strands begging to be put together.
8th May 2026
Buck Meek — The Mirror
4-5 Stars
A wonderfully rich collection, this is a record that’s easy to love.
25th February 2026
Dry Cleaning — Secret Love
4 Stars
It’s not a record likely to shift anyone’s needle, but for those on the fonder side, it’s a whole new set of treats to explore.
7th January 2026
Big Thief — Double Infinity
4-5 Stars
A gloriously satisfying record on which it feels like everything is in its right place.
5th September 2025
Kim Deal — Nobody Loves You More
4 Stars
Able to disarm and surprise us, even after all these years.
20th November 2024
cumgirl8 — the 8th cumming
3-5 Stars
There’s substance to be found among all the bodily substances.
4th October 2024
Adrianne Lenker — Bright Future
4 Stars
Beautiful in its honesty, this feels like a milestone record founded in maturity and grace.
20th March 2024
Future Islands — People Who Aren’t There Anymore
4 Stars
While the music is a little more inward, more reserved, it still carries all the hallmarks of the signature Future Islands sound.
24th January 2024
Tkay Maidza — Sweet Justice
4 Stars
A crowning achievement.
3rd November 2023
The National - Laugh Track
4 Stars
The mood is subdued but not downcast, just as was the case on its predecessor.
20th September 2023
cumgirl8 — phantasea pharm
3-5 Stars
Infectious enough in their playful, hodgepodge freedom to be infatuating.
16th August 2023
The National — The First Two Pages Of Frankenstein
3-5 Stars
There’s a lot to unravel and enjoy — but it takes a bit of patience to get there.
28th April 2023
Daughter — Stereo Mind Game
4 Stars
All very Daughter (and very good).
7th April 2023
Dry Cleaning — Stumpwork
4 Stars
It’s unlikely to win over the naysayers, but, for those already enamoured with their kitchen sink Dadaism, ‘Stumpwork’ is yet more magic from Dry Cleaning.
21st October 2022
Aldous Harding — Warm Chris
4 Stars
As much a great musician as she is an illusionist who dazzles the listener with stylish tricks.
25th March 2022
Jenny Hval - Classic Objects
4-5 Stars
The audible equivalent of a painting affixed with human hair.
11th March 2022
Big Thief — Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
4-5 Stars
A group undoubtedly at the peak of their powers.
11th February 2022
Spencer. — Are U Down
4 Stars
Spencer.’s skills as a producer and songwriter have never been more evident. Period.
8th September 2021
Tkay Maidza — Last Year Was Weird Vol. 3
4 Stars
You get the sense that she’s just flexing her muscles — she never feels stretched beyond her comfort zone.
8th July 2021
Erika de Casier — Sensational
3 Stars
Things do get a little samey.
20th May 2021
Dry Cleaning — New Long Leg
4 Stars
There’s a charming purity that runs through the record.
1st April 2021
Tune-Yards — sketchy.
4 Stars
Frenetic and fizzy.
25th March 2021
Adrianne Lenker — Songs / Instrumentals
4-5 Stars
The title ‘songs’ betrays overwhelming modesty on Adrianne Lenker’s part.
22nd October 2020