Tim Burgess - Oh No I Love You

3-5 Stars

A perfect amalgamation that frequently brings to mind records like Lambchop’s own imperial opus ​‘Nixon’.

29th September 2012

Heavenly Beat - Talent

3-5 Stars

Here’s hoping that Beach Fossils and each of their musical members never grow tired of branching out on their own.

17th September 2012

Hey Sholay - ((O))

3-5 Stars

‘((O))’ is a great yet mixed bag.

16th September 2012

Band Of Horses - Mirage Rock

3-5 Stars

Band Of Horses haven’t lost their sense of fun.

15th September 2012

How To Dress Well - Total Loss

3-5 Stars

Another gorgeous record that is incredibly open about love and loss.

15th September 2012

We Are The Ocean - Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow

3-5 Stars

They’re bold, they’re tight in their production and they’re not afraid to strip things back.

14th September 2012

Knife & Fork - The Higher You Get, The Rarer The Vegetation

3-5 Stars

The exact opposite of easy listening. In a good way, of course.

12th September 2012

Laibach - Reproduction Prohibited (An Introduction To… Laibach)

3-5 Stars

An experience that you won’t be able to resist sharing with everyone you meet.

11th September 2012

Calexico – Algiers

3-5 Stars

You can’t accuse Calexico of being unadventurous.

9th September 2012

Amanda Palmer - Theatre Is Evil

3-5 Stars

Quintessentially Amanda Palmer.

8th September 2012

Of Monsters And Men - My Head Is An Animal

3-5 Stars

‘My Head Is An Animal’ doesn’t disappoint.

4th September 2012

Beat Connection - Palace Garden

3-5 Stars

‘Palace Garden’ whizzes by in a haze of chillwave sonmambulance.

30th August 2012

Race Horses - Furniture

3-5 Stars

Backing these stallions is a very safe bet.

27th August 2012

Minotaur Shock - Orchard

3-5 Stars

A genuinely interesting combination of styles.

20th August 2012

Aiden Grimshaw - Misty Eye

3-5 Stars

Is This Love? Not quite, but let’s at least give old Grimmy a break.

19th August 2012

Bill Fay - Life Is People

3-5 Stars

Perhaps all these years later he will finally get the credit he deserves.

19th August 2012

Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac

3-5 Stars

This collection offers a beguiling mix of different takes on a timeless cannon of songs.

13th August 2012

Yellowcard - Southern Air

3-5 Stars

Pop-punk pros return with reignited fire in their bellies and a passionate new record.

12th August 2012

James Yorkston - I Was A Cat From A Book

3-5 Stars

A continuation of Yorkston’s consistently lovely sounding chamber folk-styled work.

12th August 2012

Dignan Porch - Nothing Bad Will Ever Happen

3-5 Stars

A fine exercise in pearly, bleary eyed acid pop.

11th August 2012

Don Broco - Priorities

3-5 Stars

A little rough around the edges, but it’s a promising debut.

11th August 2012

While She Sleeps - This Is The Six

3-5 Stars

British metal’s rising stars live up to the hype with a strong dose of aggression.

10th August 2012

The Flaming Lips - The Flaming Lips & Heady Fwends

3-5 Stars

A reminder of what a great band the Flips actually are.

31st July 2012

Delilah - From The Roots Up

3-5 Stars

With the right nurturing, this flower’s full bloom could truly be something to behold.

28th July 2012