Frànçois and the Atlas Mountains - Banane Bleue

3-5 Stars

When he delivers, Frànçois can still make pure, earnest, and enduring connections.

25th February 2021

Danny L Harle - Harlecore

3-5 Stars

While ​‘Harlecore’ may be primed to bring the party, it’s just not quite the mad one we were hoping for.

25th February 2021

Maxïmo Park - Nature Always Wins

3-5 Stars

There’s no upturning of the band’s musical blueprint, but their social conscience has earned them a third act.

25th February 2021

nothing,nowhere. - Trauma Factory

3-5 Stars

This daring, forward-thinking genre piece is worth the price of admission.

18th February 2021

EUT - Party Time

3-5 Stars

What a treat to hear a rock record so upbeat, so unsullied by the world around it.

18th February 2021

The Hold Steady - Open Door Policy

3-5 Stars

There’s little in the way of new ground broken here, but it’s consistent nonetheless.

18th February 2021

Pale Waves - Who Am I?

3-5 Stars

You get the sense they’re still not quite certain who or what they want to be. But they’re definitely headed in the right direction.

11th February 2021

Claud - Super Monster

3-5 Stars

A burgeoning artist finding their own voice.

11th February 2021

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - SHYGA! The Sunlight Mound

3-5 Stars

A thrilling spectacle, even if the band are yet to realise their inflated ambitions.

4th February 2021

Puma Blue - In Praise of Shadows

3-5 Stars

Pretty much the musical equivalent of Night Nurse.

4th February 2021

Jimi Somewhere - Nothing Gold Can Stay

3-5 Stars

The singer’s ability to convey emotion is the most compelling aspect of the record.

4th February 2021

Weezer - OK Human

3-5 Stars

Can your metaphors be overwrought, or your references too ham-fisted if they’re accompanied by soaring string arrangements?

28th January 2021

Lokoy - Badminton

3-5 Stars

Lasse Løkoy shows himself a deft hand at producing low-key bedroom pop.

21st January 2021

Yung - Ongoing Dispute

3-5 Stars

This is no blistering return, but a pleasant one nonetheless.

21st January 2021

Rhye - Home

3-5 Stars

Comforting like an old blanket. Perhaps a bit itchy in places, but when things get cold it’s just what you need.

21st January 2021

Lonely The Brave - The Hope List

3-5 Stars

Their brand of intense but atmospheric rock feels rejuvenating.

21st January 2021

Still Corners - The Last Exit

3-5 Stars

Largely worthy of the cultural touchpoints it so proudly nods to.

21st January 2021

You Me At Six - SUCKAPUNCH

3-5 Stars

It’s a version of You Me At Six we’ve never seen before, and it’s certainly bold.

14th January 2021

Buck Meek - Two Saviors

3-5 Stars

A soothing antidote to literally everything else 2020 has thrown our way.

14th January 2021

Viagra Boys - Welfare Jazz

3-5 Stars

A document of a band that are perhaps more in limbo than they might first appear.

6th January 2021

Kylie - Disco

3-5 Stars

Helmed by pop’s most lovable stalwart, you can’t help but crack a smile.

5th November 2020

Tiña - Positive Mental Health Music

3-5 Stars

A debut record that quietly paves the way for modern psychedelic pop.

5th November 2020

Alan Power - Songs to Break America

3-5 Stars

Good, old-fashioned songwriting with a country twang.

5th November 2020

Dizzee Rascal - E3 AF

3-5 Stars

Dizzee remains in touch with the youthful verve of earlier efforts with ​‘E3 AF’.

30th October 2020