Album Reviews
by Nicoletta Wylde
If anxiety has a musical partner, it’s very much electronica, as evidenced by a well-rounded release from a very much missed set of geniuses
by Tim Lee
As belligerently brilliant as could be hoped for, 12 more assertions of greatness from a band who you really should like
by Matt Cotsell
The Californian ambient musician has made seven transcendentally harmonious pieces that recall the intense delight of cool precipitation upon prickly skin
by Matt Cotsell
Following recent setbacks in his personal life, this is, for all intensive purposes, his impression of a breakup record
by Ben Devlin
With calm, unintrusive and balearic instrumentation, this is a gentle, chilled LP perfectly suited for background listening
by Matt Cotsell
Strip away the adornments of genre and the graphic kookiness and this band will supply a cave full of treasures
by Graeme Marsh
Be thankful for the miraculous return of these masters of sleaze-rock. They do their thing, and it works
by John Murphy
The Supalonely star’s debut album, featuring guest spots from Grimes and Lily Allen, is full of poise and confidence
by Nick Smith
Outstanding retrospective reminds us why the kitchen disco queen is a much-loved and respected artist
by Matt Cotsell
The Belarus band are having a blast proving themselves to be a more than an entertaining chip off the old Bloc
by Matt Cotsell
The 1987 album that marked a turning point for the band gets a reissue, showcasing the increasing influence of singer Jarboe
by Matt Cotsell
An astonishing work rife with poetic references to folklore, science, nature and fate
by Matt Cotsell
An extrasensory gift of a record, one that is affectionate, woozy and a comforting delight
by Matt Cotsell
Picking over the bones of her recent musical fascinations, some daunting works form this selection of sombre interpretations
by Chris White
The Montrealer’s journey of self-discovery through music, touring, and the people she met along the way feels like a deliberate shift in direction
by Lewis Oxley
The London-based Irish songwriter’s follow-up to 2017’s The Curious Hour
by Ben Hogwood
Their darkest album to date is arguably their finest too, covering all the twists and turns of grief
by Ben Hogwood
An album notable for its warmth, using music as the ideal weapon with which to confront anxiety and hardship
by Chris White
Half-written prior to lockdown and completed as the pandemic took hold, this music is peaceful, contemplative and imbued with a real sense of isolation
by Chloe Johnson
The singer-songwriter reconnects with her indie roots on an album that works best when it’s a microscopic look at humanity
by Nick Smith
An uplifting set that pays genuine homage to carefree nights at the disco with gusto, charm and flair
