Reviews
Bravery (2005)
An Honest Mistake
Unappealing new single from the up-and-coming and much hyped the Bravery
Camila Cabello (2024)
C.XOXO
Fourth album from ex-Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello pooves a surreal, stand-out encounter
Celeste (2021)
Not Your Muse
Fantastic debut album from Celeste who lives up to all her promise after winning a BRITS Rising Star award
Cure (2004)
Taking Off
Classy new single from The Cure which finds them back at their hip-swinging best
Elbow (2021)
Flying Dream 1
Reflective and soulful ninth album from much acclaimed Manchester quartet Elbow which was written and recorded during lockdown
Ellie Goulding (2020)
Brightest Blue
Appealing and diverse fourth album from bestselling and acclaimed singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding (2023)
Higher Than Heaven
Upbeat and energetic electronica for the dance floor on the latesr album from Ellie Goulding
Florence + The Machine (2023)
Dance Fever: Live At Madison Square Garden
Theatrical but impressive double live album recorded at Madison Sqaure Gardens in New York from Florence + The Machine
HAIM (2025)
I Quit
Strong harmonic pop on fourth album from HAIM, who are a Californian trio of sisters
Holly Humberstone (2023)
Paint My Bedroom Black
Atmospheric and reflective solo debut album from classically trained violinist and singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone
Inhaler (2021)
It Won't Always Be Like This
Eclectic and exuberant debut album rom bestselling Irish band Inhaler
Inhaler (2023)
Cuts and Bruises
Fiery and distinctive post-punk on second album from Inhaler, the band of Bono's eldest son Elijah Hewson
Jonas Brothers (2023)
The Album
Professionally produced and well performed but bland sixth album from New Jersey trio The Jonas Brothers
Joss Stone (2022)
Merry Christmas, Love
Uplifting Christmas album from Grammy award winning UK singer-songwriter Joss Stone
Loretta Lynn (2004)
Van Lear Rose
Major resurgence in fortunes and critical standing on new album from country artist Loretta Lynn, which finds her collaborating with the White Stripes' Jack White
Mabel (2022)
About Last Night....
Assured combination of disco, house music, pop and R and B on second album from Brit Award winning daughter of Neneh Cherry, Mabel
Maccabees (2007)
About Your Dress
Catchy, but over familiar-sounding indie guitar rock from up and coming young Birmingham band the Maccabees
Maggie Rogers (2022)
Surrender
Assured and spiritual alt. pop on second album from American singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers
Morrissey (2009)
I’m Throwing My Arms around Paris
Classy multi-formatted new single from Morrisey, the first from his 'Refusal' album
Papa Roach (2009)
Lifeline
Capable and surprisingly upbeat latest single from Californian nu-metal act, Papa Roach
Roger Daltrey (2018)
As Long as I Have You
Era-spanning, richly-orchestrated ninth solo album frome Who frontman Roger Daltrey which proves to be essential listening
Sabrina Carpenter (2024)
Short n' Sweet
Bright, breezy pop on commercial fourth album from Sabrina Carpenter
Simian Mobile Disco (2009)
Temporary is Pleasure
Brilliant second album of dance anthems from London electronic duo Simian Mobile Disco which features an array of guest artists inlcuding Gruff Rhys, Chris Keating of Yeasayer, Beth Ditto, Jamie Lidell, Alexis Taylor from Hot Chip and New York avant-garde duo Telepathe
Snow Patrol (2024)
The Forest Is The Guide
Reflective comeback from Snow Patrol on their ffrst album in six years
Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2007)
Catch You
Disco flavoured new wave on excellent comeback single from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who has taken time out to have a baby
Struts (2023)
Pretty Vicious
Vibrant combination of rock and pop on fourth album rom glam-influenced Derby band The Struts
Who (2020)
Who
Energetic and versatile eponymous first album in over a decade from rock veterans The Who
Who (2021)
The Stereo Bonus Tracks
Fantastic digital only EP which provides alternative versions of The Who's 1967 album The Who Sells Out', which is being reissued in an expanded version
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