Roxy Girls - A Wealth Of Information
3 Stars
Everything slots together in short, sharp jabs, all played hard.
4th June 2020
EP Reviews
Little Simz - Drop 6
4 Stars
A glorious postcard from an unprecedented global moment, and a wonderful teaser for what is to come.
8th May 2020
Do Nothing - Zero Dollar Bill
4-5 Stars
One of the most complete EPs of 2020 so far.
9th April 2020
Talk Show - These People
3-5 Stars
It suggests a richer palette of influences, with darkwave and ‘80s goth pop.
26th March 2020
Christine and the Queens - La vita nuova
4-5 Stars
Christine is still truly in a league of her own.
28th February 2020
Hayley Williams - Petals For Armor I
5 Stars
These five tracks may only mark the beginning of Hayley’s new era, but they’re proving an undeniably potent start.
10th February 2020
Bad Sounds - Escaping From A Violent Time Vol. 1
3-5 Stars
An act constantly broadening their palette of styles and influences, to constantly danceable — and refreshingly eccentric — effect.
16th January 2020
Easy Life - Junk Food
4 Stars
A mixtape that leans even more towards meticulously crafted chilled out vibes.
10th January 2020
Bring Me The Horizon - Music To Listen To…
3-5 Stars
Love it or hate it, Bring Me The Horizon are hellbent on rapidly pushing forward.
30th December 2019
Låpsley - These Elements
3-5 Stars
A snapshot of Holly Fletcher’s current creative waypoint, subtle hints of an eclectic future direction shining through — enough to hook and sate interest.
6th December 2019
YOWL - Atrophy
4 Stars
An EP of rare depth that firmly stands the band apart from their peers.
29th November 2019
Arlo Parks - Sophie
4 Stars
It oozes with the hang-ups of heartbreak and mortality.
28th November 2019
Ruthie - Universal Heartbreak Now
3-5 Stars
Something of an ode to being alone.
21st November 2019
Willie J Healey - Hello Good Morning
4 Stars
Willie’s knack for a hook is on full display.
14th November 2019
Lande Hekt - Gigantic Disappointment
4 Stars
A debut laced with a tangible sense of movement and self-discovery.
14th November 2019
Lucy Dacus - 2019
3 Stars
A release that is there to keep the wheels turning ahead of a new album.
7th November 2019
Yak - Atlas Complex
3-5 Stars
The band — once in danger of stalling — are firmly on their feet.
31st October 2019
Dry Cleaning - Boundary Road Snacks & Drinks
4 Stars
Once again highlighting the quartet’s sardonic take on modern life, Dry Cleaning are only just getting started.
24th October 2019
Hana Vu - Nicole Kidman / Anne Hathaway
4 Stars
A genuine talent who is poised to take herself to the next level.
24th October 2019
PVRIS - Hallucinations
4 Stars
An intensely gratifying segue-way between the band’s past and present.
24th October 2019
BODEGA - Shiny New Model
3-5 Stars
On this highly danceable new addition they barely make a mis-step.
10th October 2019
Sofi Tukker - Dancing on the People
3 Stars
Just enough to keep your dancing shoes busy.
20th September 2019
Squid - Town Centre
4-5 Stars
A richly musical and completely addictive listen.
6th September 2019
Dead Nature - Taking My Shadow
3-5 Stars
For the most part it sounds, well, very much like his old band.
26th July 2019
Festival special! Featuring Wolf Alice, Kasabian, Lykke Li, Marmozets, Genesis Owusu and more.