Ian M Bailey
We Live in Strange Times
Spellbinding and highly original new album from British singer-songwriter Ian M Bailey
Loves
True Love: The Most of The Loves
Overdue detailed retrospective of The Loves’ 11-year career from 2000-2011 over three dozen tracks.
Autumn 1904
Tales of Innocence
Excellent vinyl-only album from lost Edinburgh post-punk seven-piece Autumn 1904`, who have returned after an absence of forty years with this offering, which contains a John Peel Session, demos and old songs recorded for the first time.
Paul McCartney and Wings
Band on the Run
Enjoyable 50th anniversary reissue in various formats of Paul McCartney and Wings' groundbreaking LP
Smile
Wall of Eyes
Cinematic second studio album from The Smile. the new project of Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood
Brittany Howard
What Now
Experimental and gripping second solo album from ex-Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard
Serious Sam Barrett
A Drop of the Morning Dew
Wonderful live performance from Yorkshire’s acclaimed folk maestro Serious Sam Barrett
Last Dinner Party
Prelude to Ecstasy
Fantastical and theatrical debut album from much acclaimed London indie rock quintet The Last Dinner Party
Paloma Faith
The Glorification of Sadness
Powerful, rock-influenced break-up album from Paloma Faith, which was inspired by the collapse of her nine-year relationship
Green Day
Saviors
Accomplished and energetic latest album from San Francisco punks Green Day
Sleater-Kinney
Little Rope
Discordant and bleak but powerful eleventh album from Olympia-formed veteran alternative rock outfit Sleater-Kinney
Roberta Flack
Lost Takes
Enthralling collection from Roberta Flack which brings together the 1968 demos which made up her debut album ‘First Take’
Marika Hackman
Big Sigh
Melancholic and brooding combination of piano ballads and indie folk on latest album from multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Marika Hackman
Rod Stewart and Jools Holland
Swing Fever
Enjoyable new album from Rod Stewart and Jools Holland which celebrates the big band sounds of the 1930s and 1940s
Jennifer Lopez
This is Me...Now
First album in a decade from Jennifer Lopez released to accompany a new autobiographical film
Banter
Heroes
Excellent fourth album from acoustic folk band Banter, who pay tribute on it to their own musical heroes
Posey Hill
No Clear Place to Fall
Eclectic Americana and bluegrass on latest album from Arkansas family band Posey Hill
Reytons
Ballad of a Bystander
Powerful and anthemic guitar rock on third album from Rotherham band The Reytons
Herds
Falling Wide Awake
Epic and diverse second album from acclaimed Nottingham-based band Herds, who were previously known as The Amber Herd
Shaw's Trailer Park
Shaw's Trailer Park
Exciting debut album from neo-prog/progressive Brighton band collective Shaw’s Trailer Park
Nick Cave And Warren Ellis
Australian Carnage
Exhilarating latest album from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis recorded over three nights ar the Sydney Opera House
Richard Hawley
Now Then: The Very Best of Richard Hawley
Double CD collection from Richard Hawley spans over twenty years of the now legendary Sheffield musician and songwriter’s career, and proves a real treat for fans as well as a wonderful introduction for those only just discovering his music
Cult Figures
Between Us and Heaven
Excellent post-punk on third album from Midlands-formed band Cult Figures
Melenas
Ahora
Splashing dream-pop on third album which proves a change of direction for Spanish group Melenas
Shed Seven
A Matter of Time
Infectiously enthusiastic first album in seven years from 90’s Britpop act Shed Seven
Laura Cantrell
Just Like A Rose: The Anniversary Sessions
Enjoyable mix of recent songwriting and covers of favourite songs on seventh album from Nashville-raised singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell
Rita Braga
Illegal Planet
Fourth album from Portuguese singer Rita Braga is a strange mixture of the past and anticipations of the future.
Rita Braga is a Portuguese singer and multi-instrumentalist. In these songs she has
Chris Hludzik
The Sky's The Limit
Impressive first release in three years on new EP from Pennsylvanian solo artist Chris Hludzik
Sands
The World's So Cruel
Eclectic indie rock and pop on debut album from Sands, the project of London-born multi-instrumentalist Andrew Sands
Chouk Bwa and The Ångströmers
Somanti
Haïtian big band trance frenzy on second album from Chouk Bwa and The Ångströmers
Ryan Young
Just a Second
Delayed second album from Scottish traditional musician Ryan Young us a personal triumph as well as a musical joy
Pale Blue Eyes
This House
Surprisingly upbeat synth pop on second album from Devon trio Pale Blue Eyes, which was recorded against a backdrop of personal tragedy
Kristin Hersh
Clear Pond Road
Immaculate-sounding yet melancholic latest solo album from Throwing Muses’ frontwoman Kristin Hersh
Katie Melua
Call Off The Search: 20th Anniversary Edition
Fine twentieth anniversary reissue of Katie Melua’s 2003 acclaimed debut album which includes extra tracks and demos
Cat Power
Cat Power Sings Dylan
Accomplished covers album from Cat Power, in which she recreates Bob Dylan’s famous 1966 concert at the Manchester Free Trade Hall
Kate Rusby
Light Years
Eclectic combination of traditional carols and original compositions on seventh Christmas album from folk artist Kate Rusby
Emily Ann Roberts
Can't Hide Country
Vibrant mix of traditional and modern country on debut album from promising newcomer Emily Ann Roberts
Tina Turner
Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Irresistible, chronologically-ordered box set compilation of Tina Turner's solo work
Peter Gabriel
I/O
Excellent first album of new material in over twenty-one years from Peter Gabriel
Sundara Karma
Better Luck Next Time
Infectious yet thought-provoking indie rock on third album from Reading-based group Sundara Karma
Maneskin
Rush! (Are U Coming?)
Enigmatic but appealing mix of angst alt-pop rock, with new songs sung in English, on updated version of 2023 album from Italian group Maneskin
Freschard and Stanley Brinks
Iron Eye
Reflective and gentle Euro indie pop on vinyl only joint third album between French-born duo Freschard and Stanley Brinks
Amanda Stewart
Venom
Eclectic, reflective and passionate second album from Montana singer-songwriter Amanda Stewart which stands up to repeated listening
Swansea Sound
Santa Bail Me Out
Typically thoughtful and refreshingly caustic Christmas EP from indie pop supergroup Swansea Sound which reflects on both sides of the festive season
Autumn 1904
The City
Exuberant new single from 1980’s Edinburgh post-punks Autumn 1984, which comes from a forthcoming album of re-masters and re-recordings
Rupert Wates
Elegies
Exquisite new album from folk guitarist and singer-songwriter Rupert Wates.
Head With Wings
Without Intervention
Head With Wings’ new album thrills with inventive, layered soundscapes
Lewis Burner
The Featherstone Massacre
New single commemorating the Featherstone Massacre of 1893 from The Burner Band’s Lewis Burner.
Madness
Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C'est La Vie
Often dark and pessimistic concept album from Madness about the state of our planet
Dolly Parton
Rockstar
Impressive collection of covers on first rock album from Dolly Parton
Baiana
Baiana
Infectious and panoramic combination of samba, jazz and bossa nova, sung in both English and Portuguese, from Baiana, the project of Liverpool musician Laura Doyle
Emeli Sande
How Were We To Know
Strong comeback album from Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande
Chris Stapleton
Higher
Soulful fifth album from much acclaimed country star Chris Stapleton
Struts
Pretty Vicious
Vibrant combination of rock and pop on fourth album rom glam-influenced Derby band The Struts
Duff McKagan
Lighthouse
Versatile and reflective third solo album from Guns N’Roses founder member and bass player Duff McKagan
Taylor Swift
1989 (Taylor's Version)
Expanded and reworked version of Taylor Swift’s 2014 album which saw her make the transition from country to pop
Holly Humberstone
Paint My Bedroom Black
Atmospheric and reflective solo debut album from classically trained violinist and singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone
Olivia Rodrigo
Guts
Refreshing and acerbically witty second album and coming-of-age record from rising star, Olivia Rodrigo
Van Morrison
Accentuate The Positive
Surprisingly upbeat double album of 1950s rock and roll and 1960s pop covers from Van Morrison
Cher
Christmas
Energetic and appealing album of Christmas song covers from Cher