The Streets - The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light
4 Stars
It has a sense of drama and occasion to it.
11th October 2023
Reviews
Creeper - Sanguivore
4-5 Stars
Far from a mixtape of their forefathers, this is Creeper at their most joyful.
11th October 2023
Holly Humberstone - Paint My Bedroom Black
4 Stars
At once escapist and heavily personal.
11th October 2023
CMAT - Crazymad, For Me
5 Stars
Her brand of country-indebted pop feels even richer this time around.
11th October 2023
Katie Gregson-MacLeod - BIG RED
3-5 Stars
There’s a little lost in the production as it amps up, but when the raw material’s this good that’s a mere minor quibble.
11th October 2023
A brilliant balance between artistry and connection as The Xcerts hit London’s Lafayette
It’s hard not to feel even a little misty-eyed at the fact they’ve made it through the other side.
9th October 2023
The Itch, Memory of Speke and Red Ivory kick off our One Way Or Another gig series in style
The first of our monthly shows with Parallel Lines brought a trio of upcoming bands to East London’s Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes.
9th October 2023
Mitch Rowland - Come June
4 Stars
There’s a warmth to it that suggests comfort; a carefully-constructed quiet to contrast with the chaos outside.
4th October 2023
Omar Apollo - Live For Me
4 Stars
A heart-wrenching tale of loss of control and the catharsis that follows.
4th October 2023
Hannah Diamond - Perfect Picture
4 Stars
The pinnacle of today’s hyperpop, steering towards a well-rounded, rebooted version.
4th October 2023
Sufjan Stevens - Javelin
4-5 Stars
It takes a confident stride back into personal territory and certainly gives 2015 a run for its money.
4th October 2023
Dorian Electra - Fanfare
5 Stars
A brilliantly coherent, hilariously parodic, starkly intellectual, yet undeniably ridiculous record.
4th October 2023
King Nun - LAMB
4 Stars
Tethered to their own driving core of exploring the increasingly-complex human psyche.
27th September 2023
Jorja Smith - Falling or flying
4-5 Stars
A record unafraid to run off in different directions.
27th September 2023
hemlocke springs - going…going…GONE!
4 Stars
A charming showcase of cut-and-paste pop.
27th September 2023
HONEYMOAN - Sorry Like You Mean It
3 Stars
For all the record’s willingness to explore, the songs’ deeper sentiments are often lost in its pilgrimage for heterogeneity.
27th September 2023
Cherry Glazerr - I Don’t Want You Anymore
4 Stars
There’s a variety of sonic colour on display, although the predominant mode is something slower and more atmospheric.
27th September 2023
Mae Muller - Sorry I’m Late
4 Stars
Exploring a series of experiences through her own personal lens.
27th September 2023
Lucia & The Best Boys - Burning Castles
3-5 Stars
A mixed bag, but one that suggests their stride isn’t far out of reach.
27th September 2023
Animal Collective - Isn’t It Now
3 Stars
As their longest album to date, it’s hard to shift any accusations of self-indulgence.
27th September 2023
The 12 best new artists of Reeperbahn 2023, ft English Teacher, Deadletter, Penelope Scott and more
It was another vintage year for the multi-venue Hamburg soiree.
26th September 2023
Chappell Roan - The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess
4 Stars
Full throttle into messy, emotional fun.
22nd September 2023
Kim Petras - Problématique
3 Stars
Without a proper roll-out, it’s chained to its history.
20th September 2023
The National - Laugh Track
4 Stars
The mood is subdued but not downcast, just as was the case on its predecessor.
20th September 2023
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.