Alexis Taylor – Beautiful Thing
A propulsive, genre-bending cut that feels far removed from Taylor’s recent work on ‘Piano’.
20th February 2018
Reviews
End come too soon: Wild Beasts get the perfect send-off at Hammersmith Apollo
A career-spanning set sees the Kendall four-piece go out in style.
19th February 2018
Ought - Room Inside The World
4 Stars
Their richest, greatest work yet.
16th February 2018
Marlon Williams - Make Way For Love
4 Stars
Nuanced, subtle and evocative.
16th February 2018
Poliça & s t a r g a z e - Music for the Long Emergency
4 Stars
Poliça are suddenly sounding much more languid than we’ve heard them before.
16th February 2018
The Orielles - Silver Dollar Moment
3 Stars
It lacks the punctuation marks needed to really hit hard.
16th February 2018
Born Ruffians - Uncle, Duke & The Chief
3 Stars
This particular nostalgia trip is a pleasure to embark upon.
16th February 2018
Superchunk - What A Time To Be Alive
3 Stars
A record which wears its heart on its sleeve.
16th February 2018
US Girls - In A Poem Unlimited
3 Stars
For a dark protest record, ‘In a Poem Unlimited’ is instantly danceable.
16th February 2018
Kendrick Lamar gives a masterclass on huge return to London
With added James Blake, The ‘DAMN.’ Tour proves Kung Fu Kenny is the greatest in the world right now.
13th February 2018
Ezra Furman - Transangelic Exodus
4 Stars
Timely and uncompromising, it feels like a record of real importance.
9th February 2018
Franz Ferdinand - Always Ascending
3 Stars
Maybe this new set-up just needs time to find their own MO?
9th February 2018
Brian Fallon - Sleepwalkers
3 Stars
The singer widens his palette, showing he’s just fine on his own.
9th February 2018
MGMT - Little Dark Age
2 Stars
A record that could do with clawing a bit of their magic back.
9th February 2018
Vampire Weekend confirm new album is done during triumphant UK return at End of the Road
There are no new songs shared, but a brilliant reminder of their prowess as a festival headliner.
9th February 2018
Liam Gallagher brings a truckload of world-beating anthems to huge London show
Wolf Alice, Loyle Carner and more are also in attendance on a baking Friday night in Finsbury Park.
7th February 2018
Queens of the Stone Age battle on-site problems, but still emerge as the victorious kings of Finsbury Park
Sound problems, long queues and scorching heat are the order of the day, but nothing can dampen the majesty of Josh and co.
7th February 2018
The National bring emotion and IDLES bring aggression to day two of Primavera Sound 2018
The Friday at the Parc Del Fòrum also welcomes Tyler, The Creator, The Internet and more.
6th February 2018
Hookworms - Microshift
4 Stars
It bristles with life and never sits still.
2nd February 2018
Stef Chura - Messes
4 Stars
A propulsive, brilliantly catchy indie-rock record.
2nd February 2018
Rae Morris - Someone Out There
4 Stars
A fun, full-of-heart pop record.
2nd February 2018
The Soft Moon - Criminal
4 Stars
The most complete result of his vision he’s committed to record thus far.
2nd February 2018
DZ Deathrays - Bloody Lovely
3 Stars
Another solid Deathrays outing.
2nd February 2018
Field Music - Open Here
3 Stars
A deeply astute pop album that’s also often brimming with fun.
2nd February 2018
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.