Thundercat - It Is What It Is
4 Stars
The LP’s darker moments are its most affecting, but the playful brushes of humour throughout never diminish anything.
2nd April 2020
Album Reviews
Everything Is Recorded - Friday Forever
3-5 Stars
A solid record with an intriguing concept that unravels fantastically under Richard Russell’s loosened leash.
2nd April 2020
TOPS - I Feel Alive
3-5 Stars
It’s the broadness of flavour on the album that is its main strength.
2nd April 2020
Purity Ring - WOMB
3 Stars
Not quite the modern reinvention it should be.
2nd April 2020
Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
5 Stars
Dua will be going down in pop history as one of the best.
26th March 2020
Sorry - 925
4-5 Stars
A debut that makes strange magic at every turn.
26th March 2020
Waxahatchee - Saint Cloud
4-5 Stars
It chronicles not just the journey but the revelations of love, life and death that comes with it.
26th March 2020
The Chats - High Risk Behaviour
4 Stars
A record that’s bound to solidify The Chats’ name as a truly unique proposition.
26th March 2020
Milk Teeth - Milk Teeth
4 Stars
Milk Teeth have never sounded stronger.
26th March 2020
Margaret Glaspy - Devotion
4 Stars
Her foray into experimenting with electronic music has paid off.
26th March 2020
Nap Eyes - Snapshot of a Beginner
3-5 Stars
Another smartly-crafted step forward.
26th March 2020
Cavetown - Sleepyhead
3 Stars
There’s enough about Cavetown to keep fans around for the ride.
26th March 2020
Ringo Deathstarr - Ringo Deathstarr
2 Stars
A derisive retread of sounds that feels well past its sell-by date.
26th March 2020
Låpsley - Through Water
4-5 Stars
A solid evolution that bodes incredibly well for wherever she swims to next.
19th March 2020
Conan Gray - Kid Krow
3-5 Stars
A collection of catchy choruses, big harmonies and lyrics straight out of a high school drama.
19th March 2020
Halloweens - Morning Kiss at the Acropolis
3-5 Stars
Pure wide-eyed schmaltzy goodness.
19th March 2020
Catholic Action - Celebrated by Strangers
4 Stars
Catholic Action have tapped into a special vein of form here.
19th March 2020
Baxter Dury - The Night Chancers
4 Stars
Take ‘The Night Chancers’ as a warning, more than an invite…
19th March 2020
Moaning - Uneasy Laughter
3 Stars
The songs here mostly lack the sonic power and impact of those on its predecessor.
19th March 2020
James Righton - The Performer
3 Stars
A potent mix of influences, it manages to sound equally focused and effortless.
19th March 2020
Porridge Radio - Every Bad
4-5 Stars
Each individual moment offers a new tone, a new feeling, but carries the distinct sound that Porridge Radio have made their own.
12th March 2020
The Garden - Kiss My Super Bowl Ring
4 Stars
Interesting and genuine, but most importantly a lot of fun.
12th March 2020
Muncie Girls - B-Sides The Point
3-5 Stars
Should American teen movies fall back into fashion any time soon, there’s a soundtrack here ready for it.
12th March 2020
Fake Laugh - Dining Alone
3 Stars
Liberating, if not a tad ungrounded at points.
12th March 2020
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.