King Krule - Man Alive!
3 Stars
The work of an artist in transition.
20th February 2020
Reviews
Allie X - Cape God
2-5 Stars
There are undeniably beautiful and anthemic moments here, but on the whole it falls short.
20th February 2020
The Murder Capital’s heartbreak and despair hits Manchester on Valentine’s Day
In the city of Joy Division and The Smiths it’s not hard to see how post-punk royalty are crowned — it seems inevitable that coronation awaits.
18th February 2020
King Nun bring magnificent chaos to London’s Boston Music Room
This ain’t no warm up: this is the show, and what a show it is.
17th February 2020
A birthday party for their classic record reveals Los Campesinos! to be as cathartically relevant as ever
Few bands incite forever friendship quite like Los Campesinos!
17th February 2020
Declan McKenna brings a headrush of politics and glitter to Islington Assembly Hall in aid of War Child
Everything, for Declan McKenna — even the darkest moments — is a celebration.
14th February 2020
Moses Boyd - Dark Matter
4 Stars
A storied past and a divergent present come together to pave the way to a distinct, exciting future.
13th February 2020
Summer Camp - Romantic Comedy
4 Stars
A sea change from the beat-driven nu-disco they excel at.
13th February 2020
Tame Impala - The Slow Rush
4 Stars
It might make a star of its funk-heavy basslines, but there’s an ever- present underlying sadness here too.
13th February 2020
Boniface - Boniface
4 Stars
The majority of ‘Boniface’ explores the everyday realities of growing up against the social grain.
13th February 2020
Mush - 3D Routine
3-5 Stars
As debuts go, this is an impressive mission statement.
13th February 2020
Beach Bunny - Honeymoon
3-5 Stars
Sporadic laid-back moments are gelled with raucous vitality.
13th February 2020
Bambara - Stray
3 Stars
Bambara stay firmly on a strong but fairly predictable path.
13th February 2020
“Soulless soulfulness” is the order of the day at Angel Olsen’s Hammersmith Apollo show
An enigma leaving us lukewarm and in limbo with our emotions.
13th February 2020
Hayley Williams - Petals For Armor I
5 Stars
These five tracks may only mark the beginning of Hayley’s new era, but they’re proving an undeniably potent start.
10th February 2020
HMLTD - West of Eden
4 Stars
A cut above the rest, even if a little overdue.
6th February 2020
Shopping - All Or Nothing
4 Stars
It retains the amazing sense of propulsion and momentum the group have made their own.
6th February 2020
Green Day - Father Of All…
3 Stars
It doesn’t always quite connect, but it’s a bit of fun all the same.
6th February 2020
Oh Wonder - No One Else Can Wear Your Crown
3 Stars
For every track that falls short, there is another where they hit a sweet spot.
6th February 2020
The Homesick - The Big Exercise
3 Stars
There might just be a great record in them yet.
6th February 2020
La Roux - Supervision
3 Stars
Largely inoffensive and wholly listenable. Which is fine, but we’ve come to expect more from La Roux.
6th February 2020
DIIV lull Kentish Town Forum into their breezy soundscapes
The band continue to drift along in their own hazy dream factory.
3rd February 2020
Lynks Afrikka sees off Hello 2020 with a big, bizarre bang
PREGOBLIN, Drug Store Romeos and Ruthie also join the party.
31st January 2020
Sløtface - Sorry For The Late Reply
4-5 Stars
An album that’s taken the playful spark of their debut and refined it into a bolder beast.
30th January 2020
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.