Album Reviews
by Chloe Johnson
The precursor to their most successful album It’s A Shame About Ray shines a light on a band at a creative crossroads and on the…
by Matt Cotsell
Undoubtedly a momento mori, a contemplative and unstable paean to the benevolent act of taking domestic solace in retreating
by Matt Cotsell
To their wonky mixture of homemade electronics and mid ’70s Laurel Canyon folk balladry they’ve this time added a dash of that Arctic sense of...
by Chloe Johnson
It’s incredibly easy to get lost in the Essex band’s third album, with its whirlwind wonderland of bittersweet narratives
by Daniel Paton
A truly collaborative spirit has fuelled the creative process, and the result is a timely and welcome burst of the sheer euphoria that only the...
by Matt Cotsell
More Garageland than Graceland in its approach, the Timbuktu outfit’s third is the sound of turmoil and transitional surroundings
by Ben Devlin
A consistent, enjoyable style, a fully-formed persona and catchy tunes which speak to the head and heart
by Ross Horton
His Harvest Moon, his Nebraska, his Hejira – a statement of intent made in the quietest way possible
by Ben Devlin
Simply put, no one does electronic music quite like them – we should welcome our admittedly not quite new musical overlords
by Nick Smith
As she turns the lens on herself, the resulting ethereal set of personal songs heralds the autumn
by Ben Devlin
She back with sleek sophisti-pop and ’80s influences, synths that shine with a fluorescent glow, and unobtrusive beats
by Graeme Marsh
An excellent sidestep from The National frontman’s vitally important and highly respected day job
by Steven Johnson
Selections from his trio of Orkney Islands inspired albums are brought to life in a special show at the Barbican
by John Murphy
Its quiet, understated nature demonstrates an artist confidently setting off on a new chapter
by Steven Johnson
A collaboration-rich, accomplished album full of fresh, well-executed ideas, it’s hard not to view it as the most successful instalment in his career to date
by Alan Ashton-Smith
Epic boxset celebrating Neil Hannon’s 30 year career as a supremely talented songwriter makes for a fascinating listen
by Ross Horton
Baltimore heartbreakers provide new ways of looking at old feelings on their sixth album, proving they are one of the world’s most consistently great indie...
by Matt Cotsell
The follow-up to God Is Not A Terrorist shares a new musical language that is universal: one of invigorated love, rebelliousness and the bravery of...
by Matt Cotsell
Recorded with Neil Halstead, her latest goes some way to appropriate the perception of being wordless, hushed by the beauty of the world we inhabit
by Graeme Marsh
It may have had a painful journey with hellish events at every turn but this debut is, for the most part, heavenly
by Matt Cotsell
A stately and urgent reclamation of intent from all involved, their first studio album in well over 20 years launches the Arkestra to the furthest...
