Pixies
The Night The Zombies Came
Colourful ninth album from alternative rock icons Pixies which reveals a band still evolving
Eric DeVries and The Song and Dance Band
Traveler's Heart
Excellent fifth album from Netherlands singer-songwriter Eric Devries, with its themes of moving and travelling, is a colourful, musica odyssey
Ashley Reaks
The Body Blow of Grief
Consistently inventive fourteenth album from Harrogate visual artist/instrumentalist/songwriter Ashley Reaks
Fairground Attraction
Beautiful Happening
Uplifting first album in 34 years from chart-toppers Fairground Attraction finds them a vibrant reincarnation
Willie Nelson
Last Leaf On The Tree
Enjoyable classic rock covers on remarkable 153rd album from 91-year old country veternn Willie Nelsons
Snow Patrol
The Forest Is The Guide
Reflective comeback from Snow Patrol on their ffrst album in six years
Morgan Wade
Obsessed
Striking and emotive fourth album from Virginia-based singer-songwriter Morgan Wade
Charli XCX
Brat
Addictive dance songs exploring fame and identity on sixth album from Charli XCX
OneRepublic
Artificial Paradise
Spirited, upbeat musical odyssey on ‘best of’ album from Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band OneRepublic
Kylie Minogue
Tension II
Companion piece to last year's ‘Tension’from Kylie which takes her back deep into the sounds of clubland
Home Service
A Live Transmission
Successful and colourful live album from accomplished folk band Home Countiies
Simon Care and Gareth Turner
Two's Up Two
Lively jaunt into folk and dance on double album from folk duo Simon Care and the late Gareth Turner
Laura Marling
Patterns in Repeat
Eighth album from Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Marling proves to be a quiet study in intimacy
David Starr and Eric Stucky
Starr and Stucky
Accomplished acoustic album from Americana and blues singer-songwriter David Starr and mandolin player Eric Stucky which takes its listener on a melodic musical journey
Camila Cabello
C.XOXO
Fourth album from ex-Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello pooves a surreal, stand-out encounter
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
A Good Thief Tips His Hat
Excellent 25th anniversary reissue of the Slambovian Ciicus of Dreams' long unavailable debut album which reveals itself to be a timeless musical tapestry
That Woman
Find Joy
The solo debut by alt-pop duo ‘Oh Wonder’ singer-songwriter Josephine Vander West, produced by bandmate and husband Anthony Vander West, is a mix of breezy, bubbly pop, complemented by classical synth
Jack Savoretti
Miss Italia
Jack Savoretti powerfully reconnects with his roots on latest album which is sung in Italian
Lenny Kravitz
Blue Electric Light
Meghan Trainor
Timeless
Self-affirming return to the limelight on sixth album from Meghan Trainor
Sabrina Carpenter
Short n' Sweet
Bright, breezy pop on commercial fourth album from Sabrina Carpenter
Shaznay Lewis
Pages
REVIEW OF ‘PAGES’ BY SHAZNAY LEWIS – A RESOUNDING COMEBACK
Driving force behind the 90s girl band All Saints, Islington-born, Ivor Novello Award-winning singer-songwriter Shaznay Lewis h
Hannah Wicklund
The Prize
Evocative latest album South Carolina singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Wicklund which combines fine storytelling with strong musical arrangements
Bleachers
Bleachers
Upbeat fourth album from New Jersey band Bleachers, which involves Taylor Swift and Lana Del Ray producer Jack Antinoff
John Murry and Michael Timmins
A Little Bit of Grace and Decay
Defiant ode to survival from John Murry and Michael Timmins on soundtrack album to new documentary ‘The Graceless Age’ about Murry and his battle with drug addiction.
Lemon Twigs
A Dream Is All We Know
he Lemon Twigs fifth studio album finds them at the top of their game. Harmonies, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, melodies, real songs.
Angeline Morrison. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and Jon Bickley A powerful
Grace Will Lead Us Home
A powerful collaboration between these three fantastic storytelling musicians celebrates the history of this much loved song, ‘Amazing Grace’, and reminds us of its enduring relevance today
Philip Parfitt
The Dark Light
Melancholic and acoustic fourth solo album from ex=Perfect Disaster frontman Philip Parfitt.
Splashgirl and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
More Human
Transatlantic collaboration of Norwegian jazz trio Splashgirl and American vocalist Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe is a largely successful navigation of melody and improvisation.
Popstar
Obscene
Industrious Minneapolis duo Popstar debut with metal machine music.
Ross Couper Band
The Homeroad
Sparkling tunes from Shetland fiddle player Ross Couper and his band.
Bill Wyman
Drive My Car
Affectionate and distinctive but low-key covers collection and first solo album in nine years from former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman
Hawkestrel
Chaos Rocks
Alan Davey’s Hawkestrel project brings together former Hawkwind band members and some surprising star guestts
Linda Thompson
Proxy Music
Colourful. living musical to Linda Thompson, who no longer able to sing due to a rare vocal condition, has chosen a number of friends and fellow artists to provide their own versions of some of her new songs
Andreas Dorau
Im Gebüsch
Middle of the road charmer philosopher Andreas Dorau ticks all the wrong boxes on this masterpiece, which is like a long book that you read in one go
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Brooding chamber postrock on vinyl only instrumental group tellKujira,
Ratigan Era
Era
Ugandan ragga with a hiphop touch on vinyl debut album by Ratigan Erra
Deep Purple
=1
Remarkable 23rd album from seminal heavy rock outfit Deep Purple
Jules Winchester
The Journey
Exceptional digital sixth solo album from Sussex-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jules Winchester, upon which she has collaborated with Groovy Uncle's Glenn Prangnall
Groovy Uncle
Making Excuses
Latest album from the under-rated Groovy Uncle proves to be one of the entertaining of the year
Richard Hawley
In This City You Call Love
Elegiac and balladic latest album from Sheffield-based singer-songwriter Richard Hawley
Kelly Jones
Inevitable Incredible
Stripped back exploration of emotion and vulnerability on second solo album from the Stereophonics' Kelly Jones
Slash
Orgy of the Damned
Enjoyable covers album from Guns N’Roses guitarist Slash, which features guest appearances from Paul Rodgers, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. Iggy Pop and Demi Lovato
Sinead Harnett
Boundaries
Thought-provoking third album from London singer-songwriter Sinead Hartnett proves an immersive, transformative experience
Neil Young And Crazy Horse
Fu##in' Up
Potentially self-indulgent reworking by Neil Young with Crazy Horse of his 1990 album. ‘Ragged Glory’
English Teacher
This Could Be Texas
Expansive and atmospheric debut album from acclaimed Leeds indie band English Teacher
Zutons
The Big Decider
Welcome comeback album and first LP in sixteen years from innovative Liverpudlian band The Zutons
Burial
Dreamfear
Bipolar mayhem on Burial's first EP for XL Recordings
GaBlé
PIck the Weak
DIY cabaret pop from Normandy on new LP from GaBLé
Sami Galbi
Dakchi Hani
Dance-friendly vinyl debut single from Swiss-Moroccan singer Sami Galbi
Ian Hunter
Defiance Part 2: Fiction
Lyrically rich glam rock from former Mott The Hoople singer Ian Hunter, the second in a proposed trilogy
Kula Shaker
Natural Magick
Energetic and innovative merging of Indian music and psychedelia on seventh album from Kula Shaker, the first to feature their original line-up in twenty-five years
Pearl Jam
Dark Matter
Punchy twelfth album from grunge rock pioneers Pearl Jam
Ty Segall
Three Bells
Tedious garage rock on latest double LP from over-prolific San Francisco-based musician Ty Segall
Sone Institute
The Narrow Gate and the Stone Clock
Tense electronica on latest album from Sone Institute, the project St Albans' musician and producer Roman Bezdyk
Erlend Apneseth Trio with Maja S.K. Ratkje
Collage
Experimental and adventurous sonic jazz and folk from Norwegian act Erlend Apneseth Trio who have worked on this album with improvising vocalist Maja Ratkje.
Inutili
A Love Supreme
Disorientating but compelling new album from jazz-influenced punks Inutili
My Life Story
Loving You is Killing Me
Anthemic second comeback album from Britpop pioneers My Life Story
All The Bees
All The Bees
Environmentally-conscious indie folk on debut album from promising duo All The Bees
Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes
Dark Rainbow
Strong and emotional fifth album from Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes which embraces various shades of rock