Flyana Boss - This Ain’t The Album

3-5 Stars

A collection that doesn’t pull the pedal from the metal but is stifled by that bite-sized TikTok formula.

3rd April 2024

Gustaf - Package Pt. 2

3-5 Stars

Sequels do a roaring trade of the same, but different and again.

3rd April 2024

The Black Keys - Ohio Players

3-5 Stars

They find a sound that’s pitch-perfect — and yet seem determined to fidget away from it with mixed results.

3rd April 2024

Drahla - angeltape

3-5 Stars

A record of controlled art-rock chaos, making for a turbulent but enthralling listen.

3rd April 2024

Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well

3-5 Stars

For the most part, it exists in a state of content bliss — a reset of sorts.

27th March 2024

The Libertines - All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade

3-5 Stars

It has the hallmarks of the Likely Lads’ heyday — to an extent.

27th March 2024

The Jesus and Mary Chain - Glasgow Eyes

3-5 Stars

The band appear to have tapped into a rich new vein of songwriting form.

6th March 2024

Pissed Jeans - Half Divorced

3-5 Stars

The sound of a band at boiling point.

1st March 2024

Faye Webster - Underdressed At The Symphony

3-5 Stars

While it does see Faye and her band at their most musically warm and open, lyrically she feels more closed off than ever before.

1st March 2024

Liam Gallagher and John Squire - Liam Gallagher & John Squire

3-5 Stars

An intriguing side project that adds to the pair’s already storied careers.

1st March 2024

Zara Larsson - Venus

3-5 Stars

Aside from being a slight hodgepodge of genres, it’s a lush flex of skill.

7th February 2024

The Vaccines - Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations

3-5 Stars

This isn’t necessarily one to win The Vaccines a new generation, but for those already won over, it’ll prove worth the listen.

10th January 2024

Tate McRae - Think Later

3-5 Stars

Tate risks a familiarity that masks how interesting she can be left to her own devices — that said, it’s faultless in its mimicry.

8th December 2023

Wings of Desire - Life Is Infinite

3-5 Stars

By the end of this opening instalment, Wings of Desire have demonstrated plenty of promise. Now to go forward and build upon it.

6th December 2023

Danny Brown - Quaranta

3-5 Stars

Unsurprisingly, the beats on ​‘Quaranta’ match the introspective lyrical tone.

17th November 2023

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Fronzoli

3-5 Stars

It’s easy to get swept up in the Aussies’ world.

8th November 2023

Oscar Scheller - Coming Of Age

3-5 Stars

A thoroughly 2023 record.

8th November 2023

bar italia - The Twits

3-5 Stars

All those who lapped up ​‘Tracey Denim’ will be satisfied here. ​‘The Twits’ may yet charm a few more besides.

3rd November 2023

PAWS - PAWS

3-5 Stars

There’s probably just enough of whichever aspect won fans over in the first place to be rewarding.

27th October 2023

Egyptian Blue - A Living Commodity

3-5 Stars

A succinct round up of the band’s strengths.

25th October 2023

Lucia & The Best Boys - Burning Castles

3-5 Stars

A mixed bag, but one that suggests their stride isn’t far out of reach.

27th September 2023

Stephen Sanchez - Angel Face

3-5 Stars

Unfortunately, it ultimately fumbles as an introduction.

20th September 2023

yeule - Softscars

3-5 Stars

A touching third act.

20th September 2023

Disclosure - Alchemy

3-5 Stars

Although the British summer is a mixed bag of rain and more rain, ​‘Alchemy’ could convince anyone there’s sun outside.

17th July 2023