Villagers - The Art Of Pretending To Swim
4 Stars
Their commitment to delivering rich, well-crafted studio albums continues to set them apart.
21st September 2018
Reviews
Richard Reed Parry - Quiet River Of Dust Vol. 1
3 Stars
You can’t help but marvel at its ambition.
21st September 2018
Joyce Manor - Million Dollars To Kill Me
3 Stars
In trying to expand their palate, their identity might just be starting to slip.
21st September 2018
Janelle Monáe dishes up an entire blowout of sensory delights at London’s Roundhouse
It’s all Janelle — and it’s glorious.
16th September 2018
Pale Waves - My Mind Makes Noises
4 Stars
It’s clear this is a band keen to subvert your expectations.
13th September 2018
Dilly Dally - Heaven
4 Stars
All their promise is amped up and taken to the red line.
13th September 2018
The Goon Sax - We’re Not Talking
4 Stars
Chock full of frenetic energy, catchy rhythms and captivating melodies.
13th September 2018
Jungle - For Ever
3 Stars
Safe might not be enough second time around.
13th September 2018
Glossii bring an unstoppable energy to the latest edition of Big Indie Big Nights
The South London band took to the stage at Tileyard’s Two Tribes Brewery last night.
13th September 2018
Skegss - My Own Mess
4 Stars
Skegss might soundtrack the party, but they’re all too aware of the pitfalls.
7th September 2018
Spiritualized - And Nothing Hurt
4 Stars
An album that only re-affirms his unique and inimitable talent.
7th September 2018
Mothers - Render Another Ugly Method
4 Stars
Not always uplifting, but it consistently delivers.
7th September 2018
MNEK - Language
3 Stars
A potent force in his own right.
7th September 2018
Waxahatchee - Great Thunder
3 Stars
Plenty here for those wanting a return to her acoustic roots.
7th September 2018
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
Iceage make a thrilling return to the capital with unhinged Scala show
A relentless barrage led by the wild conducting of Elias Bender Rønnenfelt, the band are well and truly back.
5th September 2018
Peace, Black Honey, IDLES and more lead the charge at Liverpool Sound City
King Nun and Alaskalaska also came up trumps at the bank holiday weekender.
5th September 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
Muncie Girls - Fixed Ideals
4 Stars
A record both charming and bold.
31st August 2018
Spring King - A Better Life
4 Stars
It quivers, rattles and fizzes hypnotically throughout.
31st August 2018
Menace Beach - Black Rainbow Sound
4 Stars
Motorik beats, distorted guitars, electro-clash synths and complementary vocal interplay.
31st August 2018
Pip Blom - Paycheck
4 Stars
Pip could have something genuinely interesting to add to the canon.
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
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.