Future Islands - People Who Aren’t There Anymore
4 Stars
While the music is a little more inward, more reserved, it still carries all the hallmarks of the signature Future Islands sound.
24th January 2024
4 Stars rated Albums & EPs
Tapir! - The Pilgrim, Their God and the King of My Decrepit Mountain
4 Stars
An escapist dream and immersive story.
24th January 2024
Marika Hackman - Big Sigh
4 Stars
Remarkably relatable.
10th January 2024
Bill Ryder-Jones - Iechyd Da
4 Stars
A truly cathartic listening experience.
10th January 2024
Folly Group - Down There!
4 Stars
The authenticity and vulnerability on show makes them feel like a bunch of mates.
10th January 2024
Neil Young - Before And After
4 Stars
The songs are rarely improved upon, with the fidelity to ruggedness giving the songs the feel of half-finished demos, but the songwriting itself is, of course, stellar.
6th December 2023
Spector - Here Come The Early Nights
4 Stars
Acutely aware of their strengths from the off, where it soars in sound is where it does so metaphorically.
22nd November 2023
Baby Queen - Quarter Life Crisis
4 Stars
It finds substance in its shedding of the contrived.
8th November 2023
Tkay Maidza - Sweet Justice
4 Stars
A crowning achievement.
3rd November 2023
Storm Franklin - Loneliness In The Modern World
4 Stars
The duo aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel, but they’re two connoisseurs of it.
3rd November 2023
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - The Silver Cord
4 Stars
Often magnificent and always supremely fun.
27th October 2023
Gaslight Anthem - History Books
4 Stars
An album that personifies their magic all over again.
27th October 2023
Kojaque - Phantom Of The Afters
4 Stars
An album that sees him at his absolute prime.
27th October 2023
Viji - So Vanilla
4 Stars
Whether raising or dropping the tempo, it pieces together the hooky and the hazy cleverly.
25th October 2023
Sundara Karma - Better Luck Next Time
4 Stars
Charming and nostalgic, like a hug from a warm blanket.
25th October 2023
SIPHO. - PRAYERS & PARANOIA
4 Stars
Where SIPHO. shines brightest is when he’s keeping a little for himself.
25th October 2023
The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds
4 Stars
When you’ve made as deep and enduring a cultural mark as this, what’s a little lighthearted fun?
20th October 2023
blink-182 - ONE MORE TIME…
4 Stars
A much-needed chance to reflect and celebrate for at least one more time.
20th October 2023
Balming Tiger - January Never Dies
4 Stars
This sonic rollercoaster is a thrilling ride from start to finish.
18th October 2023
Priya Ragu - Santhosam
4 Stars
It lives up to its name, as a record that reflects happiness.
18th October 2023
The Streets - The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light
4 Stars
It has a sense of drama and occasion to it.
11th October 2023
Holly Humberstone - Paint My Bedroom Black
4 Stars
At once escapist and heavily personal.
11th October 2023
Mitch Rowland - Come June
4 Stars
There’s a warmth to it that suggests comfort; a carefully-constructed quiet to contrast with the chaos outside.
4th October 2023
Hannah Diamond - Perfect Picture
4 Stars
The pinnacle of today’s hyperpop, steering towards a well-rounded, rebooted version.
4th October 2023
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.