3-5 Stars
Talk Show - These People
It suggests a richer palette of influences, with darkwave and ‘80s goth pop.
27th March 2020
3-5 Stars Album & EP Reviews
3-5 Stars
Nap Eyes - Snapshot of a Beginner
Another smartly-crafted step forward.
27th March 2020
3-5 Stars
Halloweens - Morning Kiss at the Acropolis
Pure wide-eyed schmaltzy goodness.
20th March 2020
3-5 Stars
Muncie Girls - B-Sides The Point
Should American teen movies fall back into fashion any time soon, there’s a soundtrack here ready for it.
13th March 2020
3-5 Stars
The Districts - You Know I’m Not Going Anywhere
An exciting glimpse at where they’re heading next.
13th March 2020
3-5 Stars
Stephen Malkmus - Traditional Techniques
He’s finally come up with the blueprint for slacker escape.
6th March 2020
3-5 Stars
Brooke Bentham - Everyday Nothing
A confident, cohesive and finely-honed debut.
28th February 2020
3-5 Stars
The Orielles - Disco Volador
A perfectly pleasant, but definitely passive listen.
28th February 2020
3-5 Stars
Nova Twins - Who Are The Girls?
It’s hard not to commend Nova Girls for the gripping collision of influences that make up their debut.
28th February 2020
3-5 Stars
Angelica Garcia - Cha Cha Palace
Her multicultural background and years of travelling come over strongly across the record.
28th February 2020
3-5 Stars
Grimes - Miss Anthropocene
Undoubtedly the singer’s darkest album yet.
21st February 2020
3-5 Stars
Douglas Dare - Milkteeth
A stunningly-harmonious musical journey filled with nostalgia.
21st February 2020
3-5 Stars
Mush - 3D Routine
As debuts go, this is an impressive mission statement.
14th February 2020
3-5 Stars
Beach Bunny - Honeymoon
Sporadic laid-back moments are gelled with raucous vitality.
14th February 2020
3-5 Stars
Squirrel Flower - I Was Born Swimming
An accomplished first full-length.
31st January 2020
3-5 Stars
Wire - Mind Hive
Youngsters take note, the past can be your friend.
24th January 2020
3-5 Stars
Black Lips - Sing In A World That’s Falling Apart
Maybe change isn’t such a bad thing after all.
24th January 2020
3-5 Stars
…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - X: The Godless Void And Other Stories
17th January 2020
3-5 Stars
Kiwi Jr - Football Money
Enough charm and wit to remind us of the importance to having a little fun along the way.
17th January 2020
3-5 Stars
Bad Sounds - Escaping From A Violent Time Vol. 1
An act constantly broadening their palette of styles and influences, to constantly danceable - and refreshingly eccentric - effect.
17th January 2020
3-5 Stars
Bring Me The Horizon - Music To Listen To…
Love it or hate it, Bring Me The Horizon are hellbent on rapidly pushing forward.
27th December 2019
3-5 Stars
Låpsley - These Elements
A snapshot of Holly Fletcher’s current creative waypoint, subtle hints of an eclectic future direction shining through - enough to hook and sate interest.
6th December 2019
3-5 Stars
Jack Peñate - After You
Something of a fever dream, an electric span of ideas that flit from one to the other.
29th November 2019
3-5 Stars
Ruthie - Universal Heartbreak Now
Something of an ode to being alone.
22nd November 2019
3-5 Stars
Matt Maltese - Krystal
As enviably funny as ever, but this time a little more self-aware.
8th November 2019
3-5 Stars
Yak - Atlas Complex
The band - once in danger of stalling - are firmly on their feet.
1st November 2019
3-5 Stars
Turnover - Altogether
It leaves a sense of anticipation as to where the group will head next.
1st November 2019
3-5 Stars
The Growlers - Natural Affair
13 years in, The Growlers are still masters of blending catchy pop choruses with dark, sleazy grooves.
25th October 2019