Reviews / Album
A Swayze & the Ghosts - Paid Salvation
3-5 Stars
Think the organised chaos of ‘70s NYC post-punk, or even the near-drone of erstwhile Leeds rockers Eagulls.
September 17, 2020 7:57am
Reviews / Album
Into it. Over It. - Figure
4 Stars
Both lyrically and musically it looks backwards to move forwards.
September 17, 2020 7:56am
Reviews / Album
Yellow Days - A Day In A Yellow Beat
3-5 Stars
He’s created a heady, vibey, dare we say it - groovy - mood.
September 17, 2020 7:56am
Reviews / Album
Fenne Lily - Breach
4 Stars
Nothing can stop Fenne Lily now.
September 17, 2020 7:56am
Reviews / Album
Cults - Host
3 Stars
Organic and true, like the first day of spring after a winter full of rain.
September 17, 2020 7:55am
Reviews / Album
AG Cook - Apple
3 Stars
Perhaps on his third debut, he should keep some of the boundary-breaking pop sensibilities we know he has for himself?
September 17, 2020 7:55am
Reviews / Album
Gus Dapperton - Orca
3-5 Stars
An artist stepping up musically, while also finding strength in his vulnerability.
September 17, 2020 7:55am
Reviews / EP
Sinead O’Brien - Drowning In Blessings
4 Stars
There’s more hidden within than one listen can decipher; we’re confident it’s worth the effort.
September 15, 2020 8:00am
Reviews / Album
Haiku Hands - Haiku Hands
4 Stars
Haiku Hands can pretty much do it all.
September 10, 2020 3:33pm
Reviews / Album
Everything Everything - Re-Animator
4 Stars
A shadowy beast that’s sure to leave a mark.
September 10, 2020 7:58am
Reviews / Album
The Flaming Lips - American Head
3-5 Stars
It may not get your feet moving but it’ll tug at the heartstrings.
September 10, 2020 7:55am
Reviews / Album
Paul Epworth - Voyager
2-5 Stars
Is ‘Voyager’ a trip worth taking?
September 10, 2020 7:50am
Reviews / Live
Declan McKenna gives ‘Zeros’ its live introduction at London’s Lafayette
In a parallel non-COVID universe, it would have been an electrifying live show.
September 8, 2020 4:04pm
Reviews / Album
Declan McKenna - Zeros
4 Stars
Declan’s musical palette second time around comes full of glitter and flares, taking all it can from the decades taste forgot.
September 3, 2020 7:58am
Reviews / Live
IDLES break their lockdown with three-night stand at Abbey Road
An event with a capital e, and a feature-length celebration of perseverance despite it all.
September 1, 2020 1:20pm
Reviews / Album
Angel Olsen - Whole New Mess
4 Stars
It’s a home run.
August 27, 2020 7:58am
Reviews / Album
The Magic Gang - Death Of The Party
4 Stars
They might not be the same happy chappies as before, but not even The Magic Gang can stay young forever.
August 27, 2020 7:58am
Reviews / Album
Disclosure - Energy
4 Stars
Motivational, sky-reaching anthems that don’t overthink the euphoria at hand.
August 27, 2020 7:58am
Reviews / Album
Bright Eyes - Down In The Weeds, Where The World Once Was
4 Stars
At once bleak, grey and obsessed with morbidity, and lush, blooming and gorgeous, it’s great to have them back.
August 27, 2020 7:58am
Reviews / Album
Aluna - Renaissance
4 Stars
Aluna’s singular vision is never in doubt.
August 27, 2020 7:57am
Reviews / Album
Pvris - Use Me
4 Stars
It’s a powerful - and at times, vulnerable - listen that comes doused in sparkling synths and delicious beats.
August 27, 2020 7:56am
Reviews / Album
Dream Nails - Dream Nails
4 Stars
There’s an effervescent sense of fun that fizzes throughout.
August 27, 2020 7:55am
Reviews / Album
The Killers - Imploding The Mirage
4 Stars
An album that feels rich and invigorating, and proves they’re still one of our most treasured bands for a reason.
August 20, 2020 7:59am
Reviews / Album
Bully - SUGAREGG
4 Stars
Bully’s most compelling sound to date.
August 20, 2020 7:58am
Reviews / Album
The Lemon Twigs - Songs For The General Public
3-5 Stars
A paean to the past, full of lovelorn warmth, Zombies-on-a-road-trip harmonies and ridiculous piano jams.
August 20, 2020 7:56am
