John Grant - Grey Tickles, Black Pressure

4 Stars

Grant has a fascinating combination of wisdom, world-weary cynicism and righteous anger; it never grates.

2nd October 2015

Shopping - Why Choose

4 Stars

Rarely drops beneath being anything less than brilliant.

2nd October 2015

Julia Holter - Have You In My Wilderness

4 Stars

Julia Holter’s voice has never sounded clearer.

25th September 2015

Peaches - Rub

4 Stars

A return to form, and hideously brilliant, garish good fun.

25th September 2015

Youth Lagoon - Savage Hills Ballroom

4 Stars

Trevor Powers has nothing to hide on his latest work.

25th September 2015

Kurt Vile - b’lieve i’m goin down

4 Stars

His most open, captivating work to date.

25th September 2015

Lana Del Rey - Honeymoon

4 Stars

In a world where the biggest pop acts construct their own universe, hers could be the most distinct and untouchable.

21st September 2015

Battles - La Di Da Di

4 Stars

A stubborn embracing of all the weird things that make up this unique trio.

18th September 2015

Baio - The Names

4 Stars

Baio combines reckless abandon with infectious introspection.

18th September 2015

Bring Me The Horizon - That’s The Spirit

4 Stars

A set of huge songs that’ll cement Bring Me’s place at the top of rock’s ranks.

11th September 2015

Slayer - Repentless

4 Stars

Slayer still know how to pack a devastating punch.

11th September 2015

Ane Brun - When I’m Free

4 Stars

An album of empowerment and regained vitality.

4th September 2015

Destroyer - Poison Season

4 Stars

It’s novelistic. It’s smart. Of course it is, it’s a Destroyer album.

28th August 2015

Hooton Tennis Club - Highest Point In Cliff Town

4 Stars

A debut that’s utterly irresistible.

28th August 2015

Spector - Moth Boys

4 Stars

Perfectly pop yet delicately dark.

21st August 2015

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes - Blossom

4 Stars

A satisfying return to all things loud.

14th August 2015

Neck Deep - Life’s Not Out To Get You

4 Stars

The hooks are glorious, the bounce is addictive.

14th August 2015

HEALTH - Death Magic

4 Stars

The more HEALTH change, the more HEALTH stay the same.

7th August 2015

Ultimate Painting - Green Lanes

4 Stars

All the classic components of a timeless record.

7th August 2015

Lianne La Havas - Blood

4 Stars

La Havas cherry picks the sweetest sounds from her musical DNA.

31st July 2015

The Maccabees - Marks To Prove It

4 Stars

This is not a perfectly crafted album; instead, it’s an incredibly human one.

31st July 2015

Ducktails - St Catherine

4 Stars

‘St Catherine’ illustrates Ducktails’ propensity to write beautiful music.

24th July 2015

Tame Impala - Currents

4 Stars

‘Currents’ dives off into bold and optimistic new waters.

17th July 2015

Years & Years - Communion

4 Stars

Years & Years bring that all important human touch to their massive pop anthems.

10th July 2015