Lande Hekt - Gigantic Disappointment
4 Stars
A debut laced with a tangible sense of movement and self-discovery.
14th November 2019
Reviews
Willie J Healey - Hello Good Morning
4 Stars
Willie’s knack for a hook is on full display.
14th November 2019
The Ninth Wave - Infancy Pt. II
3 Stars
It’s a bit like being given only the second half of a book, or entering the cinema half way through a film.
14th November 2019
Clairo brings intimacy and singalongs to Brooklyn Steel
It’s astonishing tonight to see how the 21-year-old holds the Brooklyn crowd at her fingertips.
13th November 2019
IDLES bring unbridled joy, unity and timely anger to Alexandra Palace
Sweaty, celebratory and utterly triumphant.
12th November 2019
A Grade II building and a Grade I band: Metronomy bring the fun to London’s Roundhouse
This is the first of two sold out shows at the iconic North London venue and there’s a buzz in the air.
11th November 2019
Kele - 2042
4 Stars
By holding a mirror up to society, ‘2042’ encourages us all to keep fighting the good fight.
7th November 2019
MT Hadley - Empty
4 Stars
This is music channelled from a tortured soul.
7th November 2019
FKA twigs - MAGDALENE
4 Stars
When everything aligns, there are true moments of wonder to be found.
7th November 2019
Sorcha Richardson - First Prize Bravery
4 Stars
Sorcha scores heaps of charm and charisma on this full-length debut.
7th November 2019
Matt Maltese - Krystal
3-5 Stars
As enviably funny as ever, but this time a little more self-aware.
7th November 2019
Lucy Dacus - 2019
3 Stars
A release that is there to keep the wheels turning ahead of a new album.
7th November 2019
False Advertising - Brainfreeze
3 Stars
Rammed full of frantic grunge pop that’ll have you digging out your plaids and Fender Jaguars in no time.
7th November 2019
Girl Ray - Girl
2-5 Stars
Like watching strangers from across a dance floor.
7th November 2019
Drones Club - Big World
1-5 Stars
It is not punchy, inventive or original. Instead, it’s deeply anaemic.
7th November 2019
William Doyle - Your Wilderness
4 Stars
A heady blend that’s easy to get lost in.
1st November 2019
Yak - Atlas Complex
3-5 Stars
The band — once in danger of stalling — are firmly on their feet.
31st October 2019
Michael Kiwanuka - KIWANUKA
4 Stars
A truly accomplished work where the personal and universal intertwine.
31st October 2019
Turnover - Altogether
3-5 Stars
It leaves a sense of anticipation as to where the group will head next.
31st October 2019
Sports Team, Baby’s All Right, New York
If tonight is any indicator, they’ll be back doing bigger and as-bombastic things stateside very soon.
30th October 2019
girl in red’s sad bops make for a euphoric Electric Ballroom
For every anthem Marie and her band play, there’s a song that feels torn straight from your own diary.
30th October 2019
Blaenavon - Everything That Makes You Happy
4-5 Stars
An optimistic offering in the face of hardship.
25th October 2019
Desert Sessions - Vols. 11 & 12
4-5 Stars
Music’s coolest summer camp.
25th October 2019
The Growlers - Natural Affair
3-5 Stars
13 years in, The Growlers are still masters of blending catchy pop choruses with dark, sleazy grooves.
25th October 2019
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.