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Shaw's Trailer Park


I Thought I Saw You
Brighton-based psychedelic/prog/rock collective Shaw’s Trailer Park follow up their impressive debut with a new album which once again challenges and delights


Gabriel Moreno


Nights in the Belly of Bohemia
Melancholic but beautiful new album that is accompanied by a book of fifty poems from London-based but Gibraltar-born singer-songwriter Gabriel Moreno


Various


Ambientale
Meticulously crafted label from Bureau B of lost ambient and electronic tracks from 1983 to 2000 which provides an introduction to a whole new musical world


Horrors


Night Life
Bleak ninth album from English rock band The Horrors which proves to be an intense, immersive experience


Bryan Ferry and Amelia Barrett


Loose Talk
Intriguing new album from Bryan Ferry which finds him collaborating with performance artist, writer and painter Amelia Barrett


Creve Couer


Catastrophes
Excellent debut by luminaries of French noise rock Creve Couer.


Burning Hell


Ghost Palace
Upbeat latest release from The Burning Hell which takes a surreally humorous but dystopian view of the future


Lathums


Matter Does Not Define
Engaging and evocative third album from indie rock band The Lathums


Ergo Phizmiz


Selected Ambient and ASMR Works 2001-2003
Excellent compilation which collects together the early adventures of UK sound artist Ergo Phizmiz


Permafrost


The Light Coming Through
Outstanding debut album which has been released 42 years after they formed from Norwegian band Permafrost


Brooke Combe


Dancing at the Edge of the World
Sparkling, soulful debut album from Scottish singer-songwriter Brooke Combe


Gemma Hayes


Blind Faith
Breathtaking sixth album from Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes


Ringo Starr


Look Up
Stylish and impressive set of country-inspired songs on new LP from Ringo Starr, which proves to be his best album in years


Leon Bridges


Leon
Smooth soul trip to nostalgia on fourth album from Grammy award-winning Texan singer-songwriter Leon Bridges


Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham


Big Blue Sky
Inspired change in direction on blues-inspired sixth joint album from prog artist Doris Brendel and her long-time collaborator, multi-instrumentalist Lee Dunham


Bryan Adams


Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2024
Inspired blend of nostalgia and reinvention on new 3 CD/4 LP live album from Bryan Adams


Mystery Fix


Life to Life
Excellent 80’s-influenced synth pop from enigmatic duo Mystery Fix.


Bear of Bombay


PsychoDreamElectro Gaze
New album from shoegaze/kosmische multi-instrumentalist Lorenzo Parisini aka Bear of Bombay following the release of his acclaimed EP ‘Something Stranger’ in 2021


Moonchild Sanelly


Full Moon
Exuberant musical romp on third album from South African singer and rapper Moonchild Sanelly


FKA twigs


Eusexua
Sensual and experimental latest album from genre-bending artist FKA twigs


Kele


The Singing Winds, pt, 3
Imaginative third of four planned solo albums inspired by the elements from Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke


Rose Gray


Louder, Please
Assured debut album from London singer-songwriter Rose Gray which proves to be a vibrant, hedonistic ride


Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus


Devotion to a Noble Ideal
New vinyl only EP from the elusive Liverpool-based group The Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus which offers three remixes and one new track


Ivor Game


When Will You Fall Into My Loving Arms?
Melodic mix of folk-pop on new EP from acclaimed London-based singer-songwriter Ivor Game


Badawi


The Book of Jinn
Fine return to form on new vinyl only album from DJ producer Badawi


Buzz' Ayaz


Buzz' Ayaz
Intoxicating blend of fuzzy garage punk, traditional Greek and Turkish folk dances and dislocated synthesizers on debut album from Buzz’ Ayaz


El Khat


Mute
Infectious, rock and roll influenced third album from Berlin-based but Yemen-formed trio El Khat.


Phelimuncasi and Metal Preyers


Iziggnamba
Futuristic Zulu trio Phelamncasi join forces with London producer Jesse Hackett


Meridian Brothers


Mi Latinoamérica Sufre
Unpredictable and defiant latest album by masters of 21. Century cumbia The Meeidian Brothers


Kopy


Heart Fresh
Astute electro blaze of an album from Osaka-based techno musician Kopy


Oïmiakon


Comptoir Des Vanites
Restless robotic twists and sweaty earache from Parisian electronic musician Oïmiakon


Danni Nicholls


Under the Neem Plum Tree
Atmospheric homage to a beloved grandmother on collection of originals and covers from soulful singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls


Emily Burns


Die Happy
Emotive, introspective debut album with a contemporary edge from rising star and singer-songwriter Emily Burns


Beabadoobee


This is How The World Moves
Self-assured third album from London-based indie rock musician and recent Taylor Swift support Beabadoobee


Dusty Springfield


The BBC Sessions
Emotionally rewarding vinyl release of Dusty Springfield’s BBC Sessions, which proves a colourful and important release in the incomparable and much-missed 60’s singer’s catalogue


Gryphon


Gryphon Live - A Sonic Tonic
Fascinating musical journey on double CD and first ever live album from medieval folk/progressive rock band Gryphon which has been together for over five decades


Unthanks


In Winter
Contemplative take on Christmas from eclectic Tyneside folk quintet ‘The Unthanks


Joan Armatrading


How Did This Happen and What Does It Mean?
Innovative return to familiar ground on twenty-first studio album from iconic, award-winning singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading


Dorie Jackson


Stupid Says Run
Colourful fusion of folk, rock and prog on second album from Kaprekar vocalist Dorie Jackson


Pixie Lott


Encino
Accomplished comeback on first album in a decade from award-winning singer-songwriter Pixie Lott


Rosie Lowe


Lover, Other
Intriguing and eclectic musical collage on third album from Devon-born, but now London-based singer-songwriter Rosie Lowe


Ringo Starr


Look Up
Country-influenced new album from Ringo Starr which proves to be his most satisfying album since the 1970s.


Snow Patrol


The Forest Is The Guide
Reflective comeback from Snow Patrol on their ffrst album in six years


Fairground Attraction


Beautiful Happening
Uplifting first album in 34 years from chart-toppers Fairground Attraction finds them a vibrant reincarnation


Laura Marling


Patterns in Repeat
Eighth album from Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Marling proves to be a quiet study in intimacy


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


Kylie Minogue


Tension II
Companion piece to last year's ‘Tension’from Kylie which takes her back deep into the sounds of clubland


Willie Nelson


Last Leaf On The Tree
Enjoyable classic rock covers on remarkable 153rd album from 91-year old country veternn Willie Nelsons


Pixies


The Night The Zombies Came
Colourful ninth album from alternative rock icons Pixies which reveals a band still evolving


Ashley Reaks


The Body Blow of Grief
Consistently inventive fourteenth album from Harrogate visual artist/instrumentalist/songwriter Ashley Reaks


Home Service


A Live Transmission
Successful and colourful live album from accomplished folk band Home Countiies


Morgan Wade


Obsessed
Striking and emotive fourth album from Virginia-based singer-songwriter Morgan Wade


Sabrina Carpenter


Short n' Sweet
Bright, breezy pop on commercial fourth album from Sabrina Carpenter


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


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.







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