SLAG - Losing
4-5 Stars
A five-track blitz through their eclectic but effervescent personality.
4th March 2026
Reviews
Book Of Churches - Book Of Churches
3-5 Stars
A minimalist effort in the grand tradition of indie folk singer-songwriters.
4th March 2026
Fred again.. and friends deliver on joyous Alexandra Palace residency
Returning for night three of four at the venue, this time he was joined by Ezra Collective, La Roux, JME and more.
27th February 2026
Olivia Dean delivers spellbinding intimate showcase at Manchester’s Albert Hall
The multiple BRIT Award nominee performed as part of War Child’s annual series of charity build-up shows.
27th February 2026
Master Peace - Stupid Kids
4 Stars
For the most part, a delightful trip through Peace’s magpie-like cut-and-paste approach to indie.
27th February 2026
Erin LeCount - Pareidolia
4 Stars
It confirms her as both rising talent and artist with a bold, singular vision.
27th February 2026
Mitski - Nothing’s About To Happen To Me
4 Stars
By balancing the mastery of her nostalgic sound with universally relatable lyrics, she turns the unlikely into generational truths.
26th February 2026
Gorillaz - The Mountain
4 Stars
Gorillaz are really going for it.
25th February 2026
Buck Meek - The Mirror
4-5 Stars
A wonderfully rich collection, this is a record that’s easy to love.
25th February 2026
Nothing - a short history of decay
4 Stars
One of Nothing’s most inward-looking releases to date.
25th February 2026
DEADLETTER - Existence Is Bliss
2-5 Stars
A record that thrives in moments of friction.
25th February 2026
Peaches - No Lube So Rude
4 Stars
Another collection of vibrant, high-energy bangers.
18th February 2026
Absolutely - Paracosm
4 Stars
Moving from her debut’s more tangible pop into an altogether weirder realm.
18th February 2026
hemlocke springs - the apple tree under the sea
4 Stars
Nostalgic and brimming with pop gems — but mostly, a lot of fun.
11th February 2026
Danny L Harle - Cerulean
4-5 Stars
His most cohesive work to date, finding parity in both its nostalgia and its modernity.
11th February 2026
Sarah Kinsley - Fleeting
4-5 Stars
Another rich, powerful offering that proves her prowess as a voice in pop.
11th February 2026
Cardinals - Masquerade
4 Stars
Making a strong case for themselves as Ireland’s next big band.
11th February 2026
Mariachi El Bronx - Mariachi El Bronx IV
4 Stars
Intoxicating.
11th February 2026
Mandy, Indiana - URGH
4 Stars
‘URGH’ sees Mandy, Indiana once again defy any pigeonholing.
4th February 2026
Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
4-5 Stars
At a time when country-tinged indie rock is by no means in short supply in America, Ratboys have earned their seat at the top table.
4th February 2026
Daphni - Butterfly
4 Stars
It might already be the most relentlessly feel-good album of 2026.
4th February 2026
Alice Costelloe - Move On With The Year
4 Stars
A huge step forward musically, as it would appear to be personally.
4th February 2026
Ulrika Spacek - EXPO
3 Stars
Fully immersive but a little disquieting.
4th February 2026
Puma Blue - Croak Dream
4 Stars
Sonically both intricate and intimate, it’s smartly accomplished and at its best, conveys an immersive, dark mood.
4th February 2026
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.