4 Stars
King Princess - Hold On Baby
A vulnerable musical experiment that stays true to her roots of authenticity.
29th July 2022
4 Stars Album & EP Reviews
4 Stars
Maggie Rogers - Surrender
Somehow both modern and instilled in the past.
29th July 2022
4 Stars
TRAAMS - personal best
It’s one for the late night coach rides; for the wee, contemplative hours spent staring through black windows.
22nd July 2022
4 Stars
Lizzo - Special
Lizzo’s breakthrough came in a blast of glitter-soaked celebration, then its follow-up might be more complex but it’s almost certainly the right move for the superstar to have made.
15th July 2022
4 Stars
Mabel - About Last Night…
It whisks us through the highs and lows of the best night out, and Mabel is the perfect party guide.
15th July 2022
4 Stars
black midi - Hellfire
Halfway between unhinged madness and art rock precision.
15th July 2022
4 Stars
Working Men’s Club - Fear Fear
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
4 Stars
Katy J Pearson - Sound of the Morning
An album teeming with life - brimming with the joy of human connection.
8th July 2022
4 Stars
Viagra Boys - Cave World
Akin to dipping your whole body in murky, warm sea water.
8th July 2022
4 Stars
Metric - Formentera
A familiar exchange of sharp sheen and double-edged themes.
8th July 2022
4 Stars
Momma - Household Name
The perfect listen for when you’re either deep in the throes of love or still nursing heartbreak.
1st July 2022
4 Stars
Naima Bock - Giant Palm
Ten tracks that occupy their own lifeforce, almost set in motion by the elements.
1st July 2022
4 Stars
Soccer Mommy - Sometimes, Forever
She veers from one sonic pole to another in thrilling fashion.
24th June 2022
4 Stars
MUNA - MUNA
A celebratory expression of queer love that loses none of the trio’s magic.
24th June 2022
4 Stars
Foals - Life Is Yours
A celebration of their status as UK indie rock’s elder statesmen.
17th June 2022
4 Stars
Harkin - Honeymoon Suite
After years of collaborating, Katie Harkin is proving she has plenty to say on her own terms.
17th June 2022
4 Stars
Sinead O’Brien - Time Bend And Break The Bower
An experience worth immersing yourself in.
10th June 2022
4 Stars
Moonchild Sanelly - Phases
Having reclaimed her identity, Moonchild Sanelly celebrates every aspect of herself in all her technicolour glory.
10th June 2022
4 Stars
Lethal Bizzle - Lethal B v Lethal Bizzle
A solid collection that shows why he’s been missed.
10th June 2022
4 Stars
Liss - I Guess Nothing Will Be The Same
Rejoicing and elated: a respectful commemoration of a lost talent.
10th June 2022
4 Stars
Horsegirl - Versions of Modern Performance
A gleaming window into a new generation of great American guitar bands.
3rd June 2022
4 Stars
L’Objectif - We Aren’t Getting Out But Tonight We Might
It’s hard not to slip under that disconcerting L’Objectif spell.
3rd June 2022
4 Stars
Alfie Templeman - Mellow Moon
He’s found a means of discovering himself and a means to cope. It makes for something incredibly promising.
27th May 2022
4 Stars
Tate McRae - I Used To Think I Could Fly
Her arsenal of jagged pop weapons is extensive, and can be expertly wielded when she wants.
27th May 2022
4 Stars
Fräulein - A Small Taste
While so clearly forged in the mould of its predecessors, there’s a freshness which shouldn’t be ignored.
27th May 2022
4 Stars
mxmtoon - rising
A fresh and welcome face that disregards gatekeeping in favour of utilising nostalgia to captivate new audiences.
20th May 2022
4 Stars
Flume - Palaces
This techno-charged offering upscales the drops, fidgety distortion and replay value that has proved a constant in his playbook.
20th May 2022
4 Stars
Body Type - Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing’s Surprising
Body Type at their most cheeky, assertive, and forward-looking.
20th May 2022