Reviews
March 2026
6th March
Album Review
3-5 Stars
Book Of Churches - Book Of Churches
A minimalist effort in the grand tradition of indie folk singer-songwriters.
Album review
4-5 Stars
Harry Styles - KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY.
An excellent record that is at points raw but more often joyful; proof of the importance of taking time out.
EP Review
4-5 Stars
SLAG - Losing
A five-track blitz through their eclectic but effervescent personality.
Album Review
4 Stars
Surfbort - Reality Star
Satisfying fuel to power their live self, and a sparkling showcase of their wit and personality.
Album review
4-5 Stars
War Child (Various Artists) - HELP(2)
An intriguing mix of strikingly fresh covers and affecting originals; a compilation which shines brightest when its artists fully commit to the poignance and scale of the cause they represent.
Album Review
4 Stars
waterbaby - Memory Be A Blade
A body of work that feels unsettled in the most compelling way.
11th March
Album Review
3-5 Stars
Art School Girlfriend - Lean In
The kinds of statements Art School Girlfriend intends to make are subtle ones – and this is exactly that.
13th March
Album Review
3-5 Stars
Brigitte Calls Me Baby - Irreversible
Further evidence that their upwards climb remains a steady one.
Album Review
4 Stars
Chalk - Crystalpunk
A malevolent and certainly not subtle record.
Album Review
4-5 Stars
James Blake - Trying Times
A record that couldn’t be more consistently him.
Album Review
4 Stars
Kim Gordon - PLAY ME
Often, it’s hard to tell whether it’s not all just a big wind-up. But maybe that’s the point.
Album Review
3-5 Stars
The Orielles - Only You Left
A circle completed? Not quite — The Orielles have never dealt in such concise shapes.
Album Review
4 Stars
The Sophs - GOLDSTAR
The type of first impression that may well leave one slightly lost, but damn happy.
Album Review
4 Stars
YONAKA - Until You’re Satisfied
What previously might’ve felt confused, instead now feels zealous.
20th March
EP Review
3-5 Stars
Anna Calvi - Is This All There Is?
A short-and-sweet curio.
EP Review
3-5 Stars
Witch Post - Butterfly
Animated, folky indie-rock that crafts engaging lore — and arrives at an exciting road ahead.
27th March
Album Review
3-5 Stars
Courtney Barnett - Creature Of Habit
Full of incisive and introspective lyrics combined with a laidback attitude and sound.
Album Review
4 Stars
Elmiene - sounds for someone
An extremely accomplished and deliciously addictive debut.
Album Review
4 Stars
Fcukers - Ö
A swift album that’ll prove difficult to grow tired of.
Album Review
4 Stars
Lauren Auder - Whole World As Vigil
A resplendent wonder that’s also a showcase of excellent songwriting.
Album Review
5 Stars
RAYE – THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.
It’s huge, expansive, bonkers and brilliant. It’s RAYE at her very core, and it’s fantastic.
Album Review
4 Stars
Robyn - Sexistential
The essence of what has driven Robyn’s 30-plus year career.
Album Review
4 Stars
Snail Mail - Ricochet
A record that lives in the fact that, no matter what, everything changes.
Album Review
4 Stars
Tigers Jaw - Lost On You
As the latest emo revival continues apace, some of its stalwarts continue to go from strength to strength.
