Vagabon - Sorry I Haven’t Called

4 Stars

Yet another accomplished chapter.

13th September 2023

FIZZ - The Secret To Life

4 Stars

A wide-eyed hit of sugary fantasia.

13th September 2023

James Blake - Playing Robots Into Heaven

4 Stars

At once nostalgic and forward-thinking, and firmly back behind the decks.

6th September 2023

Laufey - Bewitched

4 Stars

Her crystalline voice and effortless charisma make this album into a gorgeous display of a unique talent.

6th September 2023

Coach Party - KILLJOY

4 Stars

A formidable statement of intent.

6th September 2023

Empire State Bastard - Rivers Of Heresy

4 Stars

Bold, brilliant, bileful.

30th August 2023

Royal Blood - Back To The Water Below

4 Stars

Certainly a more successful attempt at broadening their horizons.

30th August 2023

Speedy Ortiz - Rabbit Rabbit

4 Stars

Their most cathartic move yet.

30th August 2023

Slowdive - everything is alive

4 Stars

It very much gives off the sense that the slower gestations lead to the richest rewards.

30th August 2023

Puma Blue - Holy Waters

4 Stars

It clings to hope at every corner.

30th August 2023

Willie J Healey - Bunny

4 Stars

For the most part, it justifies why his little black book is quite so heaving.

23rd August 2023

Shamir - Homo Anxietatem

4 Stars

As poignant as ever.

16th August 2023

Genesis Owusu - STRUGGLER

4 Stars

Just as weighty as the literature that inspired it.

16th August 2023

The Hives - The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons

4 Stars

If anything, it feels like a return to their roots.

9th August 2023

Jungle - Volcano

4 Stars

More breezy bops than all-out summer smashes, but nevertheless extremely rich and warm in sound.

9th August 2023

Girl Ray - Prestige

4 Stars

Not necessarily an album that contains multitudes, but therein lies its pure escapist charm.

4th August 2023

Georgia - Euphoric

4 Stars

Grand, inspiring and convincing — like summer love bottled up.

26th July 2023

Various - Barbie The Album

4 Stars

Life in plastic does indeed sound fantastic.

21st July 2023

Paris Texas - MID AIR

4 Stars

Not always an easy listen, but a consistently thrilling ride.

21st July 2023

Blur - The Ballad Of Darren

4 Stars

Older, wiser and more reflective.

19th July 2023

Lauren Auder - the infinite spine

4 Stars

Not always an easy listen, but a raw and beautiful one for it.

19th July 2023

glaive - i care so much that i don’t care at all

4 Stars

While the emotions are big, the choruses are even bigger.

12th July 2023

Claud - Supermodels

4 Stars

Claud has not only found their voice, but knows just how to use it.

12th July 2023

Palehound - Eye On The Bat

4 Stars

A consistently solid record with its fair share of gems.

12th July 2023