Vince Staples - FM!
4 Stars
A drawing board of the rapper’s influences, collaborators and lifestyle, played out on drive time radio.
5th November 2018
Reviews
Bill Ryder-Jones - Yawn
3 Stars
Bill’s fragile whisper of a croon only adds to the aura of lethargic night times spent alone.
2nd November 2018
The Prodigy - No Tourists
3 Stars
While this isn’t vintage Prodigy, it gets pretty damn close.
2nd November 2018
It’s a party from start to finish as Black Honey hit Norwich Arts Centre
The ‘Honeys are glammed-up and taking no prisoners.
30th October 2018
Sunflower Bean - Come For Me
‘Come For Me’ immediately asserts itself as Sunflower Bean’s finest hour, and the next step of three future rockstars.
30th October 2018
Miya Folick - Premonitions
4 Stars
The LA musician is nothing but dynamic.
26th October 2018
Robyn - Honey
4 Stars
It finds its peace in a quieter, more open space.
26th October 2018
Thom Yorke - Suspiria
4 Stars
He’s clearly thrived from the pressure and expectation, creating something truly exceptional.
26th October 2018
Kagoule - Strange Entertainment
4 Stars
They’ve never sounded so sure of themselves.
26th October 2018
Ty Segall - Fudge Sandwich
4 Stars
It’s not Ty’s version of the song — it’s him exploring the collective psyche of each track and re-assembling them.
26th October 2018
Ian Sweet - Crush Crusher
4 Stars
She’s grabbed all the promise of her 2016 debut.
26th October 2018
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - IC-01 Hanoi
3 Stars
On the peripheries of what we know to be UMO.
26th October 2018
NAO - Saturn
3 Stars
A more refined, sleek version of her sound.
26th October 2018
Paul Smith - Diagrams
3 Stars
Less an album and more a collection of ideas.
26th October 2018
Julia Holter - Aviary
3 Stars
Just as you feel you’ve got the album figured out, it throws a curveball.
26th October 2018
B.E.D - B.E.D
4 Stars
In this case, three in a B.E.D fits just fine.
26th October 2018
Bloc Party bring ‘Silent Alarm’ to Ally Pally, an emotional re-encapsulation of a special time
The band’s parade lap for their debut album comes to the capital, with heavy doses of nostalgia in tow.
25th October 2018
Snail Mail gets warm, intimate reception at Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club stop
The content of debut ‘Lush’ is personal and evocative.
24th October 2018
Rina Sawayama puts forward a striking vision of future-pop at homecoming London show
Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you’re very much welcome in Rina’s world.
23rd October 2018
MØ - Forever Neverland
4 Stars
She’s never looked more comfortable in her own skin.
19th October 2018
Cloud Nothings - Last Building Burning
4 Stars
It’s the band embracing a harsher component to their sound, which has grown into something unsettled, bold and reckless.
19th October 2018
How To Dress Well - The Anteroom
4 Stars
Surely How To Dress Well’s most exciting work to date.
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
Public Service Broadcasting - White Star Liner
3 Stars
An interesting concept deftly executed.
19th October 2018
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.