Maisie Peters - Florescence
3-5 Stars
Messy at times, impeccably self-aware, and charged with the burning desire for the stability and peace of mind that comes with growing up.
22nd May 2026
Reviews
Marmozets - CO.WAR.DICE
4-5 Stars
A ferocious return to the forefront.
20th May 2026
Ecca Vandal - Looking For People To Unfollow
3-5 Stars
A varied collection that exhibits Ecca Vandal as a truly exciting rock act.
20th May 2026
Genesis Owusu - REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE
4-5 Stars
A record that pounds with an undeniable sense of urgency and energy.
13th May 2026
Rostam - American Stories
4 Stars
A record of reflection and connection that ranks among the more beautiful-sounding you might hear this year.
13th May 2026
Dua Saleh - Of Earth & Wires
4-5 Stars
An experimental but somehow ecclesiastical declaration of hope against the odds.
13th May 2026
Kevin Morby - Little Wide Open
4 Stars
The record’s strength lies in Kevin’s knack for turning simplicity into poignancy.
13th May 2026
Towa Bird - Gentleman
2-5 Stars
Almost aggressive in its pursuit of radio friendliness.
13th May 2026
Rosalía exceeds all expectations with staggering O2 show as part of her ‘LUX’ London stop
Underneath the spectacle, there is something more searching.
11th May 2026
Lykke Li - The Afterparty
4 Stars
Just like a big night out, or indeed its afters, the record is dizzying but flies by too fast and leaves you wanting just a tiny bit more to savour.
8th May 2026
Basement - WIRED
4 Stars
A record that welcomes innovation and change.
8th May 2026
Aldous Harding - Train On The Island
4 Stars
A beautiful album that offers out tantalising strands begging to be put together.
8th May 2026
Deb Never - Arcade
3-5 Stars
Across 12 tracks drawn from a similar palette, the record occasionally dissolves into a dream-like haze.
8th May 2026
MUNA - Dancing On The Wall
4 Stars
In equal parts as celebratory, uplifting and outright horny as they are aware and angry.
8th May 2026
The Lemon Twigs - Look For Your Mind!
4 Stars
Whatever your view on their schtick, the songs will win you over in the end.
8th May 2026
Cola - Cost Of Living Adjustment
4 Stars
The lushest, most fleshed-out Cola record so far.
8th May 2026
Villanelle - Measly Means
4 Stars
A showcase of an exciting new rock band.
6th May 2026
Baby Dave - billy
4-5 Stars
A record that highlights both an enviable lyrical wit, and a canny knack for pop hooks.
1st May 2026
The Black Keys - Peaches!
4 Stars
A recapturing of sorts of their early energy.
1st May 2026
Modern Woman - Johnny’s Dreamworld
3-5 Stars
Sounds like an artist with multiple releases in their rear-view mirror.
1st May 2026
Lip Critic - Theft World
4 Stars
The four-piece throw everything at the wall, with basically all of it sticking.
1st May 2026
Dove Ellis doubles down on early hype with stunning Ally Pally Theatre turn
From start to finish, he’s mesmeric.
30th April 2026
American Football - LP4
3-5 Stars
Bigger, grander and more expansive than previous turns.
29th April 2026
Truthpaste - I Don’t Know Either
3-5 Stars
Brimming with quintessential indie pop.
28th April 2026
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.