Alex G - God Save The Animals
4 Stars
An album that encapsulates his weird and beautiful world.
23rd September 2022
4 Stars rated Albums & EPs
Courting - Guitar Music
4 Stars
A thematically poignant, lyrically sharp and sonically surprising statement piece.
23rd September 2022
Wunderhorse - Cub
4 Stars
‘Cub’ sounds more the work of a wizened troubadour than a twenty-something’s debut album.
16th September 2022
Mura Masa - demon time
4 Stars
An undeniable rush to your systems, and a deliciously futuristic one at that.
16th September 2022
Djo - DECIDE
4 Stars
It’s long been clear that the artist has the musical chops to match his acting prowess and here it’s no different.
16th September 2022
Death Cab For Cutie - Asphalt Meadows
4 Stars
A record that finds its voice in emerging into musical freedoms found in separation.
16th September 2022
Sampa The Great - As Above, So Below
4 Stars
Sounds from Zamrock and kalindula woven seamlessly alongside those of contemporary Western hip hop and soul.
9th September 2022
Julia Jacklin - PRE PLEASURE
4 Stars
Hers is a world where solace and solidarity are steeped into every brick.
26th August 2022
Gently Tender - Take Hold Of Your Promise!
4 Stars
A debut that embraces optimism and nihilism in equal measures.
26th August 2022
The Lounge Society - Tired of Liberty
4 Stars
When they embrace the full flood of their influences, they shine.
26th August 2022
Lauran Hibberd - Garageband Superstar
4 Stars
Fun without feeling frivolous, packing relatable substance into its genuinely jovial sound.
19th August 2022
LIFE - North East Coastal Town
4 Stars
A genuine evolution for the band.
19th August 2022
The Chats - Get Fucked
4 Stars
They’re pushing the accelerator right to the floor, and there’s no sign of them hitting the brakes any time soon.
19th August 2022
Pale Waves - Unwanted
4 Stars
The album is a defiant expression of darker emotions.
12th August 2022
Kiwi Jr - Chopper
4 Stars
The band wear their influences well, flitting between the melancholic indie-pop of The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart and the gleeful abandon of Jonathan Richman.
12th August 2022
Kasabian - The Alchemist’s Euphoria
4 Stars
The most authentic this band have sounded in a long time.
12th August 2022
Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes
4 Stars
This long-awaited album arrives as a tribute to a whole scene rather than just two artists.
12th August 2022
Beyoncé - Renaissance
4 Stars
A masterclass in reinvention.
29th July 2022
Maggie Rogers - Surrender
4 Stars
Somehow both modern and instilled in the past.
29th July 2022
King Princess - Hold On Baby
4 Stars
A vulnerable musical experiment that stays true to her roots of authenticity.
29th July 2022
Jack White - Entering Heaven Alive
4 Stars
An entrancing record, full of quiet calm, and plenty of musical rabbit-holes to dive down.
22nd July 2022
TRAAMS - personal best
4 Stars
It’s one for the late night coach rides; for the wee, contemplative hours spent staring through black windows.
22nd July 2022
Working Men’s Club - Fear Fear
4 Stars
WMC already have a signature viewpoint all of their own — the fun is in seeing how they continue to play with it.
15th July 2022
Mabel - About Last Night…
4 Stars
It whisks us through the highs and lows of the best night out, and Mabel is the perfect party guide.
15th July 2022
Featuring Finn Wolfhard, FLO, Jungle, Mystery Jets and more.