Young Fathers - Heavy Heavy
5 Stars
Unique, raw and totally joyous.
Reviews
RAYE - My 21st Century Blues
4-5 Stars
It would be impossible for anyone to sleep on RAYE anymore.
The WAEVE - The WAEVE
4 Stars
Cinematic in scope, often luscious in its arrangements, it’s a singular gem.
M(h)aol - Attachment Styles
3-5 Stars
When their fury hits the spot, it really hits.
Sam Smith - Gloria
3-5 Stars
Exploring self-acceptance and self-growth with soul-tinged pop.
Viagra Boys at London’s Troxy: taking the grot and grime to ambitious new heights
With vaudevillian rave-punks Fat Dog in tow, tonight is a glorious shrine to beautiful chaos.
January 31, 2023 3:09pm
Hello 2023 night three with Gretel Hänlyn, Cathy Jain, Divorce and Ciel is the hottest ticket in town
The vibes are high as we return to The Old Blue Last for round three of Hello 2023.
January 26, 2023 4:15pm
Samia - Honey
4-5 Stars
A bright and inviting pop album that brilliantly captures the emotional snapshots of life.
You Me At Six - Truth Decay
4-5 Stars
The hooky pop-rock and epic singalongs they made their name on, yet still pushing their own sonic boundaries.
SG Lewis - AudioLust & HigherLove
4 Stars
He dances on, just this time with a different outlook.
Hotel Lux - Hands Across The Creek
3 Stars
To anyone unaware of its lengthy gestation, it’s as if it’s reaching for the coat-tails of indie’s subsequent wave of popularity.
Måneskin - Rush!
3-5 Stars
You certainly can’t doubt their ambition.
KEG, VLURE, Big Joanie and more start the new year with a bang at 2023’s ESNS festival
Katie Gregson-MacLeod, Sprints and Kynsy were also highlights at the first edition of the Dutch event since 2019.
January 25, 2023 10:30am
Surya Sen, Amy Michelle, pinkpirate and Nina Cobham helm Night Two of Hello 2023 at the Old Blue Last
Intimate moments and a banging finale categorised the second instalment of the series.
January 19, 2023 3:12pm
John Cale - MERCY
4-5 Stars
Another delicious example of an esteemed old-timer triumphantly pushing his creative frontiers into a much-shifted modern age.
The Murder Capital - Gigi’s Recovery
4 Stars
While some might mourn the loss of their one-time raucousness, ‘Gigi’s Recovery’ shows that their momentum swings only forwards.
Dave Rowntree - Radio Songs
4 Stars
An exciting, experimental, laid back 11 tracks.
Låpsley - Cautionary Tales Of Youth
4 Stars
The record’s electronic sound mimics the reckless placelessness that surrounds the emotions of a break-up.
Biig Piig - Bubblegum
4 Stars
Jess is discovering and experimenting with new sounds, ones that reflect the various facets of a transient life.
Italia 90 - Living Human Treasure
3-5 Stars
Energetic, furious and deeply lamentful.
Mac DeMarco - Five Easy Hot Dogs
3 Stars
One for only the most dedicated Mac-heads.
Ladytron - Time’s Arrow
3-5 Stars
The sheer beauty of every detail is impressive, if not a little tiring.
Gaz Coombes - Turn The Car Around
4-5 Stars
Yet further proof that there’s true treasure to be found in these parts.
Joesef - Permanent Damage
4 Stars
Joesef weaves his narrative with soulful, silk-like vocals.
Belle and Sebastian - Late Developers
3-5 Stars
There’s enough joy here for all the dreamers and believers that have flocked to the band over the past three decades.
Billy Nomates - CACTI
3-5 Stars
There’s still that personable rawness to her production, but her vocal offers warmth.
CVC - Get Real
4 Stars
As debuts go, it’s disarmingly polished and self-assured.
Iggy Pop - Every Loser
4 Stars
Iggy throwing out the late-career rulebook and having a whole bunch of fun.
Little Simz - No Thank You
5 Stars
A ferocious current runs through even the most muted moments.