Jackson Scott - Sunshine Redux
4 Stars
‘Sunshine Redux’ encapsulates all of Scott’s best qualities.
24th April 2015
Reviews
HEALTH - New Coke
This shows HEALTH at their most frenetic, which is an achievement in itself.
24th April 2015
The Chemical Brothers - Sometimes I Feel So Deserted
There’s no way to put it more eloquently; the duo’s 90s flavoured return is absolutely mullered off its face.
24th April 2015
Courtney Barnett - Close Watch (John Cale Cover)
Tracing fragile melody lines, and taking on major musical influences in the process, this is Barnett at her most arresting.
24th April 2015
The Japanese House - Sister
Vocals take up centre stage on Amber Bain’s latest blissful track.
23rd April 2015
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Can’t Keep Checking My Phone
The band dish up modern day food for thought with a hefty side-serving of samba salsa.
21st April 2015
San Fermin - Jackrabbit
3 Stars
A second album with fluidity and togetherness.
19th April 2015
Turbo Fruits - No Control
3 Stars
A strong development of a record.
19th April 2015
Passion Pit - Kindred
4 Stars
This is out-and-out pop music – there are no ‘indie’ qualifiers here — and it’s all the more joyous for its lack of shame.
18th April 2015
Speedy Ortiz - Foil Deer
5 Stars
A snarling, twisted, mischievous creation, ‘Foil Deer’ is a leaping, high-spirited joy of a record.
18th April 2015
Honeyblood - The Black Cloud
Tighter, sharper, and more honed, this bodes well for album number two.
18th April 2015
Alabama Shakes - Sound & Color
4 Stars
Brilliantly effortless.
17th April 2015
Tall Ships - Will To Life
Move past the balladry and Valentine’s card worthy sentiments, and ‘Will To Life’ shows a more muscular side to Tall Ships.
17th April 2015
Wolf Alice - Bros
Wolf Alice’s turning point could achieve the same feat twice.
16th April 2015
Gengahr - Heroine
Few bands pull off this kind of Jekyll & Hyde routine with such success.
14th April 2015
Vic Mensa - U Mad (ft. Kanye West)
So much more than just a Yeezy co-sign, Mensa is at the top of his game here, and he wants you to know it.
14th April 2015
Brand New - Mene
Jarring and powerful, the band’s first new track in six years proves that Brand New are in no danger of losing their fire.
14th April 2015
Empress Of - Water Water
Lorely Rodiguez had a hell of a lot of hype to live up to. Her most daring and complicated track yet delivers with ease.
14th April 2015
Ghostpoet gets expansive at Electric Brixton
Ejimiwe’s given himself an inch, but taken a mile for all its worth.
13th April 2015
Citizens! - European Soul
3 Stars
Great big fun dancefloor fillers.
12th April 2015
Gallows - Desolation Sounds
4 Stars
Gallows remain ferocious until the last drop.
12th April 2015
The Mountain Goats - Beat the Champ
2 Stars
As a standalone album it lacks a coherent sound.
11th April 2015
Villagers - Darling Arithmetic
3 Stars
A simple story, well told, by a very engaging story teller.
11th April 2015
The Wytches, Traams and Dreller stand out at first ever Mirrors London
Just another multi-venue London fest? Think again.
11th April 2015
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.