MNEK - Language
3 Stars
A potent force in his own right.
7th September 2018
Album Reviews
Paul McCartney - Egypt Station
3 Stars
It’s hard to leave ‘Egypt Station’ without a grin. All aboard!
7th September 2018
Teleman - Family of Aliens
3 Stars
While not wholly consistent, it contains some of their best work yet.
7th September 2018
Muncie Girls - Fixed Ideals
4 Stars
A record both charming and bold.
31st August 2018
IDLES - Joy As An Act Of Resistance
5 Stars
No hyperbole needed; IDLES are the most important band we have right now.
31st August 2018
Menace Beach - Black Rainbow Sound
4 Stars
Motorik beats, distorted guitars, electro-clash synths and complementary vocal interplay.
31st August 2018
Spring King - A Better Life
4 Stars
It quivers, rattles and fizzes hypnotically throughout.
31st August 2018
Anna Calvi - Hunter
3 Stars
A stomping rock opera of ten tracks all held together by a common theme.
31st August 2018
Juanita Stein – Until the Lights Fade
3 Stars
Largely recorded in Austin, Texas, over the course of a single week.
31st August 2018
Wild Nothing - Indigo
3 Stars
An artist who’s getting closer to refining their craft.
31st August 2018
Darwin Deez - 10 Songs That Happened When You Left Me With My Stupid Heart
3 Stars
Nuggets of joyful indie-pop.
31st August 2018
The Lemon Twigs - Go To School
4 Stars
A genuine original.
24th August 2018
Nothing - Dance on the Blacktop
3 Stars
While it won’t mean everything to everyone, it’s certain to mean everything to someone.
24th August 2018
Blood Orange - Negro Swan
3 Stars
Not the most immediate listen, but undoubtedly one with real weight.
24th August 2018
Interpol - Maruader
4 Stars
A return to form that sees the trio overcome their mid-career slump.
24th August 2018
White Denim - Performance
4 Stars
An album that refuses to let up across its nine tracks.
24th August 2018
Her’s - Invitation To…
3 Stars
Enough substance behind the silliness.
24th August 2018
Honne - Love Me / Love Me Not
3 Stars
Formulaic plodding-pace beats that often sound a little too lazy.
24th August 2018
Slaves - Acts of Fear and Love
4 Stars
Their tales of 2010s disillusionment are a resounding success.
17th August 2018
Our Girl - Stranger Today
4 Stars
The band’s sound is beefed up and polished beautifully.
17th August 2018
Animal Collective - Tangerine Reef
3 Stars
A focus on improvisational playing and unique sounds provides a blissful atmosphere.
17th August 2018
Death Cab For Cutie - Thank You For Today
4 Stars
The stirring opening of a new chapter in this band’s already storied history.
17th August 2018
Mitski - Be The Cowboy
4 Stars
It furthers her ability to create immersive worlds to fall into.
17th August 2018
The Coral - Move Through The Dawn
4 Stars
Another fascinating work added to their canon.
17th August 2018
Featuring Finn Wolfhard, FLO, Jungle, Mystery Jets and more.