
HotWax — Hot Shock
4 Stars
There’s a real sense of accomplishment that flows through their debut.
7th March 2025

4 Stars
There’s a real sense of accomplishment that flows through their debut.
7th March 2025

3 Stars
There’s a disconnect; where previously the group layered sounds to project a kind of warmth, here even the post-punk stabs of ‘Rise and Shine’ lack impact.
14th October 2022
3 Stars
Despite the album featuring several enjoyable moments, the listener is left feeling that it’s somewhat rambling and unfocused.
22nd April 2022
4 Stars
As close to a record born of isolation as you’re bound to hear.
8th November 2021
1-5 Stars
A huge, surprising misstep from a band who you thought were just hitting their stride.
23rd May 2019

4 Stars
A joy to experience.
3rd May 2019
3 Stars
Still a voyage worth beholding.
1st March 2019
3 Stars
By moving further out, they start to let us in.
1st February 2019
4 Stars
No matter how slick POND get, there’ll always be a part of them that’s a little bit bonkers.
5th May 2017
4 Stars
Jagwar Ma thrive when they’ve more room to explore, which proves true on their second record.
13th October 2016
2 Stars
Makes you think, right?
16th October 2015