Declan McKenna - Zeros
4 Stars
Declan’s musical palette second time around comes full of glitter and flares, taking all it can from the decades taste forgot.
3rd September 2020
4 Stars rated Albums & EPs
The Magic Gang - Death Of The Party
4 Stars
They might not be the same happy chappies as before, but not even The Magic Gang can stay young forever.
27th August 2020
Disclosure - Energy
4 Stars
Motivational, sky-reaching anthems that don’t overthink the euphoria at hand.
27th August 2020
Angel Olsen - Whole New Mess
4 Stars
It’s a home run.
27th August 2020
Bright Eyes - Down In The Weeds, Where The World Once Was
4 Stars
At once bleak, grey and obsessed with morbidity, and lush, blooming and gorgeous, it’s great to have them back.
27th August 2020
Aluna - Renaissance
4 Stars
Aluna’s singular vision is never in doubt.
27th August 2020
Pvris - Use Me
4 Stars
It’s a powerful — and at times, vulnerable — listen that comes doused in sparkling synths and delicious beats.
27th August 2020
Dream Nails - Dream Nails
4 Stars
There’s an effervescent sense of fun that fizzes throughout.
27th August 2020
The Killers - Imploding The Mirage
4 Stars
An album that feels rich and invigorating, and proves they’re still one of our most treasured bands for a reason.
20th August 2020
Bully - SUGAREGG
4 Stars
Bully’s most compelling sound to date.
20th August 2020
Dan Croll - Grand Plan
4 Stars
A beautiful and moving chart of a year in his life.
20th August 2020
Into it. Over It. - Figure
4 Stars
Both lyrically and musically it looks backwards to move forwards.
17th August 2020
Willie J Healey - Twin Heavy
4 Stars
An album that shines throughout.
6th August 2020
Another Sky - I Slept On The Floor
4 Stars
A potent and empowering statement of intent.
6th August 2020
Dominic Fike - What Could Possibly Go Wrong
4 Stars
Dominic delivers on the hype and then some.
30th July 2020
Protomartyr - Ultimate Success Today
4 Stars
The doom may have arrived, but at least Protomartyr are back in our lives.
16th July 2020
Alfie Templeman - Happiness In Liquid Form
4 Stars
Bursting with indie-pop goodness.
16th July 2020
Crack Cloud - Pain Olympics
4 Stars
It’s a tough sport, but Crack Cloud are racing for their lives.
16th July 2020
Lianne La Havas - Lianne La Havas
4 Stars
Her most satisfying and complete work to date.
16th July 2020
NZCA Lines - Pure Luxury
4 Stars
These may be difficult times, but NZCA LINES will be throwing the greatest party ever nonetheless.
9th July 2020
The Beths - Jump Rope Gazers
4 Stars
A cathartic acceptance of doubt.
9th July 2020
Denai Moore - Modern Dread
4 Stars
These are songs to dance to at the end of the world.
2nd July 2020
Nadine Shah - Kitchen Sink
4 Stars
Both playful and powerful in its delivery.
25th June 2020
Pottery - Welcome To Bobby’s Motel
4 Stars
Here, the scuzz is celebrated, the outside world is non-existent, and there’s always space for another body.
25th June 2020
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.