Holly Humberstone - Cruel World

4 Stars

Her trademark understated pop, yet with added flourishes.

9th April 2026

Wesley Joseph - Forever Ends Someday

4 Stars

Under layers of sound and left field production choices, there’s a keen pop songwriting nous.

9th April 2026

Gretel - Squish

4 Stars

A sharper, more self-assured sound.

9th April 2026

The Itch - It’s The Hope That Kills You

4 Stars

A debut of delightful dynamism.

9th April 2026

Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, SURF GANG - POMPEII // UTILITY

4 Stars

Much greater than the sum of its parts, it’s a meeting of minds that definitely feels worth the wait.

2nd April 2026

Lauren Auder - Whole World As Vigil

4 Stars

A resplendent wonder that’s also a showcase of excellent songwriting.

26th March 2026

Elmiene - sounds for someone

4 Stars

An extremely accomplished and deliciously addictive debut.

26th March 2026

Tigers Jaw - Lost On You

4 Stars

As the latest emo revival continues apace, some of its stalwarts continue to go from strength to strength.

25th March 2026

Fcukers - Ö

4 Stars

A swift album that’ll prove difficult to grow tired of.

25th March 2026

Robyn - Sexistential

4 Stars

The essence of what has driven Robyn’s 30-plus year career.

23rd March 2026

Snail Mail - Ricochet

4 Stars

A record that lives in the fact that, no matter what, everything changes.

18th March 2026

The Sophs - GOLDSTAR

4 Stars

The type of first impression that may well leave one slightly lost, but damn happy.

11th March 2026

Kim Gordon - PLAY ME

4 Stars

Often, it’s hard to tell whether it’s not all just a big wind-up. But maybe that’s the point.

11th March 2026

Chalk - Crystalpunk

4 Stars

A malevolent and certainly not subtle record.

11th March 2026

YONAKA - Until You’re Satisfied

4 Stars

What previously might’ve felt confused, instead now feels zealous.

11th March 2026

Surfbort - Reality Star 

4 Stars

Satisfying fuel to power their live self, and a sparkling showcase of their wit and personality.

4th March 2026

waterbaby - Memory Be A Blade

4 Stars

A body of work that feels unsettled in the most compelling way.

4th March 2026

Mitski - Nothing’s About To Happen To Me

4 Stars

By balancing the mastery of her nostalgic sound with universally relatable lyrics, she turns the unlikely into generational truths.

26th February 2026

Gorillaz - The Mountain 

4 Stars

Gorillaz are really going for it.

25th February 2026

Nothing - a short history of decay

4 Stars

One of Nothing’s most inward-looking releases to date.

25th February 2026

Peaches - No Lube So Rude 

4 Stars

Another collection of vibrant, high-energy bangers.

18th February 2026

Absolutely - Paracosm 

4 Stars

Moving from her debut’s more tangible pop into an altogether weirder realm.

18th February 2026

hemlocke springs - the apple tree under the sea 

4 Stars

Nostalgic and brimming with pop gems — but mostly, a lot of fun.

11th February 2026

Cardinals - Masquerade

4 Stars

Making a strong case for themselves as Ireland’s next big band.

11th February 2026