Jagwar Ma - Every Now and Then

4 Stars

Jagwar Ma thrive when they’ve more room to explore, which proves true on their second record.

13th October 2016

Two Door Cinema Club - Gameshow

3 Stars

Borne of depression, alcoholism, near implosion and hospitalisation, Two Door Cinema Club’s new album comes out fighting.

13th October 2016

Swet Shop Boys - Cashmere

4 Stars

‘Cashmere’ is not just a declaration or a celebration, it’s an affirmation.

13th October 2016

Nicolas Jaar - Sirens

4 Stars

In the years since 2011 debut ​‘Space is Only Noise’, Nicolas Jaar has been seriously prolific. But ​‘Sirens’ is his fullest, boldest statement yet.

7th October 2016

D.D. Dumbo - Utopia Defeated

4 Stars

Oliver Hugh Perry’s well-travelled debut holds its identity despite all the ideas it’s binding together.

7th October 2016

GOAT - Requiem

3 Stars

Goat are revelling in the depth of their rich, unorthodox template.

7th October 2016

Jones - New Skin

3 Stars

Londoner’s debut walks a tightrope between big pop ballads, R&B‑infused beats and subdued experimentation.

7th October 2016

Joyce Manor - Cody

4 Stars

Joyce Manor’s new album finds them branching out and excelling every way they turn.

7th October 2016

Hiss Golden Messenger - Heart Like a Levee

3 Stars

DC Taylor’s new album saves many of its treasures for the final stretch.

7th October 2016

PWR BTTM - Ugly Cherries

4 Stars

For all its inherent playfulness, ​‘Ugly Cherries’ is at heart a very sincere record.

6th October 2016

Green Day - Revolution Radio

3 Stars

If punk’s 50th anniversary has shown us anything, it’s that many old rockers grow old, go soft and give in. But Green Day are still intent on causing shockwaves.

6th October 2016

Kings of Leon - Walls

2 Stars

On their seventh album, Kings of Leon’s attempts to break monotony are fruitless.

6th October 2016

Julia Jacklin - Don’t Let the Kids Win

4 Stars

The Australian songwriter’s debut mixes hyper-specific observations with the familiar old ache of a broken heart.

5th October 2016

Kate Tempest - Let Them Eat Chaos

4 Stars

Making sense of troubled times, Kate Tempest follows up a Mercury Prize-winning album with bleak social commentary, tempered by a final hopeful plea.

5th October 2016

Solange - A Seat at the Table

4 Stars

Take a seat at the table, open your mind and let Solange tell her truth. It’s worth it.

3rd October 2016

Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam - I Had a Dream That You Were Mine

4 Stars

Former The Walkmen and Vampire Weekend members capture the closeness and intimacy of a great collaboration on their first LP.

30th September 2016

Banks - The Altar

4 Stars

Discovering her true identity, LA star Banks also finds pop gold on ​‘The Altar’.

30th September 2016

Ultimate Painting - Dusk

3 Stars

Fragments of thoughts and shadows of daily pursuits make up Jack Cooper and James Hoare’s new LP.

30th September 2016

Regina Spektor - Remember Us to Life

3 Stars

Regina Spektor remains an unpredictable, intriguing artist on her new album.

30th September 2016

Pixies - Head Carrier

3 Stars

Pixies’ past remains a double-edged sword, but ​‘Head Carrier’ is a step forwards.

30th September 2016

The Wytches - All Your Happy Life

4 Stars

Cult heroes The Wytches have cast another stellar spell.

30th September 2016

Danny Brown - Atrocity Exhibition

4 Stars

Exuding confidence at every turn, his ability to wrangle any sound into his warped world of hip hop is exhilarating.

28th September 2016

Jenny Hval - Blood Bitch

4 Stars

Jenny Hval continues to experiment and cram her songs with context, but this is by no means a lofty record.

27th September 2016

Bon Iver - 22, A MILLION

4 Stars

Instead of getting caught up in devil-eyed deception and silly distractions, Bon Iver sound more emotionally-charged than ever.

27th September 2016