Nap Eyes - Snapshot of a Beginner

3-5 Stars

Another smartly-crafted step forward.

26th March 2020

Conan Gray - Kid Krow

3-5 Stars

A collection of catchy choruses, big harmonies and lyrics straight out of a high school drama.

19th March 2020

Halloweens - Morning Kiss at the Acropolis

3-5 Stars

Pure wide-eyed schmaltzy goodness.

19th March 2020

Muncie Girls - B-Sides The Point

3-5 Stars

Should American teen movies fall back into fashion any time soon, there’s a soundtrack here ready for it.

12th March 2020

The Districts - You Know I’m Not Going Anywhere

3-5 Stars

An exciting glimpse at where they’re heading next.

12th March 2020

Stephen Malkmus - Traditional Techniques

3-5 Stars

He’s finally come up with the blueprint for slacker escape.

5th March 2020

Brooke Bentham - Everyday Nothing

3-5 Stars

A confident, cohesive and finely-honed debut.

27th February 2020

The Orielles - Disco Volador

3-5 Stars

A perfectly pleasant, but definitely passive listen.

27th February 2020

Nova Twins - Who Are The Girls?

3-5 Stars

It’s hard not to commend Nova Girls for the gripping collision of influences that make up their debut.

27th February 2020

Angelica Garcia - Cha Cha Palace

3-5 Stars

Her multicultural background and years of travelling come over strongly across the record.

27th February 2020

Grimes - Miss Anthropocene

3-5 Stars

Undoubtedly the singer’s darkest album yet.

21st February 2020

Douglas Dare - Milkteeth

3-5 Stars

A stunningly-harmonious musical journey filled with nostalgia.

20th 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

Squirrel Flower - I Was Born Swimming

3-5 Stars

An accomplished first full-length.

30th January 2020

Wire - Mind Hive

3-5 Stars

Youngsters take note, the past can be your friend.

23rd January 2020

Black Lips - Sing In A World That’s Falling Apart

3-5 Stars

Maybe change isn’t such a bad thing after all.

23rd January 2020

Kiwi Jr - Football Money

3-5 Stars

Enough charm and wit to remind us of the importance to having a little fun along the way.

16th January 2020

…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - X: The Godless Void And Other Stories

3-5 Stars

Suddenly, Trail of Dead feel accessible again.

16th January 2020

Jack Peñate - After You

3-5 Stars

Something of a fever dream, an electric span of ideas that flit from one to the other.

28th November 2019

Matt Maltese - Krystal

3-5 Stars

As enviably funny as ever, but this time a little more self-aware.

7th November 2019

Turnover - Altogether

3-5 Stars

It leaves a sense of anticipation as to where the group will head next.

31st 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

Anna of the North - Dream Girl

3-5 Stars

The record deals with matters of the heart, meaning the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows.

24th October 2019