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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


Van Morrison


Accentuate The Positive
Surprisingly upbeat double album of 1950s rock and roll and 1960s pop covers from Van Morrison


Rupert Wates


Elegies
Exquisite new album from folk guitarist and singer-songwriter Rupert Wates.


Madness


Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C'est La Vie
Often dark and pessimistic concept album from Madness about the state of our planet


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


Duff McKagan


Lighthouse
Versatile and reflective third solo album from Guns N’Roses founder member and bass player Duff McKagan


Struts


Pretty Vicious
Vibrant combination of rock and pop on fourth album rom glam-influenced Derby band The Struts


Head With Wings


Without Intervention
Head With Wings’ new album thrills with inventive, layered soundscapes


Chris Stapleton


Higher
Soulful fifth album from much acclaimed country star Chris Stapleton


Olivia Rodrigo


Guts
Refreshing and acerbically witty second album and coming-of-age record from rising star, Olivia Rodrigo


Holly Humberstone


Paint My Bedroom Black
Atmospheric and reflective solo debut album from classically trained violinist and singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone


Dolly Parton


Rockstar
Impressive collection of covers on first rock album from Dolly Parton


Emeli Sande


How Were We To Know
Strong comeback album from Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande


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


Amanda Stewart


Venom
Eclectic, reflective and passionate second album from Montana singer-songwriter Amanda Stewart which stands up to repeated listening


Rebecca Poole


Dreamers Ball
Intimate and sophisticated. jazz-influenced third album from singer-songwriter. musician and actor and Jools Holland collaborator Rebecca Poole


Cher


Christmas
Energetic and appealing album of Christmas song covers from Cher


Agnetha Faltstog


A+
Revamped and now elegant dance and electronic pop-based new version of her 2013 solo album ‘A’ from ex-Abba star Agnetha Faltskog


Laufey


Bewitched
Stylish blend of blend of contemporary jazz and pop on second album from classically-trained Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Laufey


Corinne Bailey Rae


Black Rainbows
Ambitiou, indie-influenced concept album from acclaimed soul artist Corinne Bailey Rae


Lewis Burner


The Featherstone Massacre
New single commemorating the Featherstone Massacre of 1893 from The Burner Band’s Lewis Burner.


Autumn 1904


The City



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


Meatraffle


Base and Superculture
On their third album, Meatraffle mix various musical influences and the strangest names since the Magic Band with a dash of Marx, in a poprockjazz cocktail.


French Boutik


Ce Je Ne Sais Quoi
Intriguing combination of French and English original tracks and covers on third album by American-Anglo-French act French Boutik


Bamboos


This Is How You Do It
Excellent funk and soul-driven latest album from acclaimed Australian nine-piece band, The Bamboos


Apollo Suns


Departures
Appealing mix of jazz, rock and psychedelia on fourth album from Canadian nine-piece instrumental collective Apollo Suns


Vinny Peculiar


How I Learned to Love the Freaks
Literate and thought-provoking concept album about hippy culture from Vinny Peculiar, who remains one of our most individual and unique musical talents


Rab Noakes and Brooks Williams


Should We Tell Him: Songs By Don Everly
Rab Noakes’ final recordings with Brooks Williams on this album of Don Everly coversare a poignant reminder of his own talent and his love of a good song


Thom Morecroft


Waiting for Leo
Lyrical and reflective debut album from dreamy Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Thom Morecroft


Roy Moller


Songs From Be My Baby
Challenging but highly rewarding autobiographical album from Scottish singer-songwriter Roy Moller in which he reflects upon his upbringing as an adopted child


Automat


Heat
With personnel changes German supergroup Automat's fifth album proves dull and unimaginative


Bau


Indifferentemente
Pamphlet truths on poignant punk EP from Italian band BAu


Titi Bakorta


Molende
Backfiring melodies on stunning avant Afro-pop debut from Titi Bakorta


Rain Parade


Last Rays of a Dying Sun
One of the best original Paisley Underground bands, The Rain Parade, is finally back with a tremendous new album after 38 years


Bob Bradshaw


The Art of Feeling Blue
Cinematic and consistently inventive tenth album from Boston-based Irish singer-songwriter Bob Bradshaw


Ballet


Daddy Issues
Danceable synth-pop, indie pop and decadent themes on self-described New York 'gay nerd band' duo The Ballet


Rolling Stones


Hackney Diamonds
Impressive and masterful album of new material in eighteen years from The Rolling Stones


Rick Astley


Are We There Yet?
Smooth and highly professional new album from 80’s icon Rick Astley whose comeback over the last few years has been remarkable


Paul Rodgers


Midnight Rose
Impressive first album of original material in almost 25 years from ex-Free, Bad Company and Queen vocalist Paul Rodgers


Kylie Minogue


Tension
Irresistible dance pop on enjoyable new album from Kylie Minogue


Carla Fuchs


Songbird
Unique and innovative album from German songer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Carla Fuchs in which she has set lost lyrics from Sandy Denny to her own music


Pretenders


Relentless
Classy and rewarding, latest album from The Pretenders


Tenille Townes


Train Track Worktapes
Stripped back EP comprising of songs written and recorded during a charity trip across Canada from country music singer Tenille Townes


Bebel Gilberto


Joao
Sensitive and engrossing tribute to her late father and bossa nova innovator Joao from acclaimed singer-songwriter Bebel Gilberto


Idina Menzel


Drama Queen
Entertaining and uplifting combination of electropop and funk New York singer-songwriter and actor and LGBTQ+ activist Idina Menzel


Alice Cooper


Road
Punchy, old school and humorously self-deprecating 22nd solo album from Alice Cooper


Liam Gallagher


Knebworth '22
Powerful and enjoyable collection of solo tracks and Oasis classics from Liam Gallagher recorded live at Knebworth last year


Blur


The Ballad of Darren
Ninth album by the Britpop pioneers Blur sees the quartet in reflective, laidback mode on a slow burning triumph


Anne Marie


Unhealthy
Upbeat but cathartic third album from Brit Award- nominated singer-songwriter Anne-Marie


Dentists


Janice Long Session 02.04.87
Excellent indie pop released on 10” vinyl from the ever dependable Precious Recordings of Janice Long Session from under-rated band The Dentists


Death and Vanilla


Flicker
Latest album from Swedish dream pop trio Death and Vanilla ranges from engaging fare to a touch too much vanilla


Pooh Sticks


Straight Up; Noise Pollution C88-90
Fantastic compilation of the early singles of iconic 80s Welsh indiepopsters Pooh Sticks


Meredith Moon


Constellations
Evocative and sensitive second album from Canadian folk artist Meredith Moon


Cairo


Nemesis
Long-awaited and thought-challenging second album from alternative rock band Cairo


Hannah Aldridge


Dream of America
Dark but impressive fourth album from classically-trained country artist Hannah Aldridge


Blue Highways


Out on the Line
Thoughtful album of Americana with a British edge from band of brothers The Blue Highway.


Lucinda Williams


Stories from a Rock 'n' Roll Heart
Powerful latest album from elder stateswoman of rock Lucinda Williams who has fought back from health issues


Jenna Paulette


The Girl I Was
Appealing mix of traditional and contemporary country.on debut album from Texan singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette







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