Puma Blue - Croak Dream
4 Stars
Sonically both intricate and intimate, it’s smartly accomplished and at its best, conveys an immersive, dark mood.
4th February 2026
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The Cribs — Selling A Vibe
4-5 Stars
They remain one of the most irrepressibly vital bands in Britain.
7th January 2026
Brògeal — Tuesday Paper Club
4-5 Stars
The album reaches full force when they lean furthest into their roots.
15th October 2025
The Hives — The Hives Forever Forever The Hives
4 Stars
It’d take a cold, cold heart not to be energised by this.
27th August 2025
Shura — I Got Too Sad For My Friends
3-5 Stars
A natural direction for her sound to have taken.
30th May 2025
Porij — Teething
4 Stars
A confident debut that acts as both the party and the comedown.
24th April 2024
Orlando Weeks - Hop Up
3-5 Stars
An irresistibly likeable album.
14th January 2022
Public Service Broadcasting — Bright Magic
4 Stars
It flourishes at its most calm and erupts at its most fervent.
22nd September 2021
Westerman — Your Hero Is Not Dead
3-5 Stars
Now Westerman’s defined his niche, all he has to do is refine it a little.
4th June 2020
Anna of the North — Dream Girl
3-5 Stars
The record deals with matters of the heart, meaning the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows.
24th October 2019
Editors — Violence
3 Stars
At times it makes a case for a return to the spotlight.
9th March 2018
Ghostpoet — Dark Days & Canapés
4 Stars
His most musically bold but thoughtful album to date.
18th August 2017
Soulwax — From Deewee
3 Stars
When it hits, it’s easy to hear why Soulwax are hailed as such innovators.
24th March 2017
Keaton Henson — Kindly Now
3 Stars
The elusive songwriter’s latest album makes for interesting, albeit heavy listening.
16th September 2016
Roisin Murphy — Take Her Up to Monto
3 Stars
Irish electro-pop star follows up last year’s Mercury Prize nomination with another dose of wild invention.
8th July 2016
Minor Victories — Minor Victories
4 Stars
Throughout the record, there’s a cinematic feel to the arrangements.
3rd June 2016
Lucius — Good Grief
3 Stars
‘Good Grief’ marks an important next step in the realisation of their sassy pop character.
11th March 2016
Mew — +-
4 Stars
Mew have always been unpredictable, and with ‘+-’ they prove, once again, that it’s all for the best.
25th April 2015