Slaves - The Velvet Ditch

4-5 Stars

A succinct demonstration of Slaves’ here and now.

19th July 2019

Egyptian Blue - Collateral

3-5 Stars

What they do, Egyptian Blue do very well.

21st June 2019

Another Sky - Life Was Coming Through The Blinds

4 Stars

A glimpse into how Another Sky are a band capable of deftly soundtracking the looming future.

14th June 2019

Middle Kids - New Songs For Old Problems

3 Stars

Five new tracks to tide fans over whilst they continue to hit the road.

24th May 2019

Pottery - No. 1

4-5 Stars

Fuck exercise, one listen to this is all the endorphin rush you need.

10th May 2019

Body Type - EP2

4 Stars

Five songs that burst with personality and make us fall even deeper in love.

10th May 2019

Modern Rituals - Yearning

4 Stars

An intricate and intriguing example of heavy music being pushed past its boundaries.

12th April 2019

Jelly Boy - Everybody Is A Universe

4-5 Stars

All the beginnings of something genuinely special.

5th April 2019

The Xcerts - Wildheart Dreaming

4 Stars

It closes this chapter of the band’s life perfectly.

29th March 2019

Suzi Wu - Error 404

4 Stars

Wondering what 2019 sounds like? This might just be it.

22nd March 2019

Sports Team - Keep Walking!

4 Stars

There’s a whole corner of guitar music fans for whom Sports Team are the band they’ve been waiting for.

8th March 2019

404 - Guild One

4 Stars

Delivered with conviction and underscored by pristine production.

28th February 2019

Fur - Fur

4 Stars

A pure, twinkle-eyed joy from start to finish.

14th February 2019

Park Hotel - Nothing To Lose

3 Stars

When they get caught in the groove it all clicks and feels like it could last forever.

30th January 2019

Sunflower Bean - King of the Dudes

5 Stars

Truly fantastic.

25th January 2019

Beabadoobee - Patched Up

3 Stars

She takes her music from a bedroom-pop project into something more full-bodied.

7th December 2018

Nancy - Mysterious Visions

4 Stars

A deliberate, colourful mess.

9th November 2018

I Don’t Know How But They Found Me - 1981 Extended Play

4 Stars

A bold statement of intent that’s bound to catch like wildfire.

9th November 2018

King Nun - I Have Love

4 Stars

Let’s be clear, this EP is unquestionably brilliant.

8th November 2018

Whenyoung - Given Up

4 Stars

It showcases the key features of the Limerick trio’s refined sound from the get-go.

8th November 2018

Westerman - Ark

4 Stars

A deep breath away from the chaos of everyday life.

8th November 2018

boygenius - boygenius

4 Stars

More than the sum of its parts.

8th November 2018

Public Service Broadcasting - White Star Liner

3 Stars

An interesting concept deftly executed.

19th October 2018

Willie J Healey - 666 Kill

4 Stars

Not to wish ill on the poor lad, but melancholy suits him well.

19th October 2018