Ladyhawke - Wild Things
4 Stars
Her most consistent album to date, and let-loose like never before, blimey it’s good to have her back.
3rd June 2016
Album Reviews
Mourn - Ha, Ha, He
3 Stars
There’s enough youthful grit and promise on show here to suggest that that spectacular something is on the horizon.
3rd June 2016
Cat’s Eyes - Treasure House
4 Stars
‘Treasure House’ is a luscious, rich selection of otherworldly tracks, disparate in nature but still oddly cohesive.
3rd June 2016
Fear Of Men - Fall Forever
4 Stars
There’s still plenty of room for Fear of Men to grow, but they’re already masters of a unique craft.
3rd June 2016
The Kills - Ash & Ice
4 Stars
A band confident in their own skin, their identity clearer than ever.
3rd June 2016
Whitney - Light Upon the Lake
4 Stars
No doubt about it, ‘Light Upon the Lake’ is a record thousands will hold dear.
3rd June 2016
The Melvins - Basses Loaded
3 Stars
They’re the Melvins and they’ll do whatever they want. And that’s just fine.
3rd June 2016
Minor Victories - Minor Victories
4 Stars
Throughout the record, there’s a cinematic feel to the arrangements.
3rd June 2016
Yumi Zouma - Yoncalla
4 Stars
Crossing borders to take their first steps, Yumi Zouma have truly arrived with a debut that’s more than the sum of its parts.
27th May 2016
Big Thief - Masterpiece
4 Stars
With Adrianne Lenker at the helm, Big Thief can count themselves as emotionally destructive as Sharon Van Etten.
27th May 2016
PUP – The Dream Is Over
4 Stars
On their second album, Canadians PUP prove their dark side isn’t solely inward-looking.
27th May 2016
Olga Bell - Tempo
3 Stars
On a varied new LP, experimental musician Olga Bell is developing her own formula of clever, thrilling pop.
27th May 2016
Magic Potion - Pink Gum
3 Stars
Less everyday summer soundtrack, these Swedish garage-punks convey days spent wasted in the sunlight.
27th May 2016
The Hotelier - Goodness
3 Stars
The Hotelier’s third album more than holds its weight, and shows its beauty in time.
26th May 2016
Holy Fuck - Congrats
4 Stars
Holy Fuck, we need this band.
26th May 2016
Gold Panda - Good Luck and Do Your Best
3 Stars
Derwin Panda’s latest is so far out there but at the same time feels right at home.
26th May 2016
Pantha du Prince - The Triad
3 Stars
German techno auteur Pantha du Prince’s first solo studio album in six years is a dark and complex work.
20th May 2016
Kate Jackson - British Road Movies
4 Stars
The ex-Long Blondes member has returned as one of the UK’s most intriguing new solo artists.
20th May 2016
Mutual Benefit - Skip a Sinking Stone
3 Stars
Jordan Lee splits his new record into two halves, resulting in a darker and more considered effort than its predecessor.
19th May 2016
Car Seat Headrest - Teens of Denial
4 Stars
Will Toledo’s latest is enigmatic, a little deceptive in places, and thoroughly gripping throughout.
19th May 2016
Chance the Rapper - Coloring Book
4 Stars
Exactly the kind of record necessary to elevate an artist from viable to visionary.
18th May 2016
Modern Baseball - Holy Ghost
4 Stars
With their third record, they’re taking a bolder step.
13th May 2016
Skepta - Konnichiwa
4 Stars
It’s impossible not to see ‘Konnichiwa’ as grime’s golden moment, but it’s its human side that really shines.
13th May 2016
Twin Peaks - Down in Heaven
4 Stars
Don’t let the rough edges fool you — Twin Peaks are masters of their craft.
12th May 2016
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.