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Philip Jeays


Victoria
Romantic and reflective latest album from Jacques Brel-influenced singer-songwriter Philip Jeays


Only Child


Holy Ghosts
Deep dive into loss, memory and enduring hope on fifth album from Only Child, the project of Liverpool-based musician Alan O'Hare


Davey Woodward


Mumbo in the Jumbo
Eclectic eighteenth album from Bristol-based singer-songwriter and former Brilliant Corners' frontman Davey Woodward


Nigel Stonier


Wolf Notes
Eighth ‘solo’ album from Nigel Stonier, who is still best known for his role as producer for other artists, but there a feeling that’s about to change with ‘Wolf Notes’


Suzanne Vega


Flying With Angels
Outstanding first album in nine years from Suzanne Vega which breaks new ground


Darkness


Dreams On Toast
Flamboyant and semi-parodic latest album from heavy rock band The Darkness proves to be an album with attitude


John McKay


Sixes and #Sevens
Post-punk architect John McKay unearthed on new compilation


Waterboys


Life, Death and Dennis Hopper
Ambitious conceptual album from The Waterboys about Hollywood hell-raiser and mega-star Dennis Hopper


Black Country, New Road


Forever Howlong
Inventive change of style for Mercury Priize-nominated Cambridgeshire sextet Black Country, New Road


Charles Ellsworth


Cosmic Cannon Fodder
Enjoyable new album from alt-country singer-songwriter Charles Ellsworrth


Vultures


Liz Kershaw Session 16.06.88
Excellent only radio session on 10” vinyl from short-lived 1980’s garage punks The Vultures


Le Volume Courbe


Planet Ping Pong
Sound and survival on quietly powerful first album in ten years from Le Volume Courbe, the project of French-born but London-based experimental musician Charlotte Marionneau


Wings


Venus and Mars
Impressive 50th anniversary reissue of Wings’ under-rated 1974 album


Maurice


Bulldog
Intriguing debut album from atmospheric French-American band Maurice which is dedicated to joy and rebellion


Martin Carthy


Tranform Me Then Into a Fish
Vibrant musical reimagining of his 1965 self-titled debut album from celebrated folk musician Martin Carthy


Valerie June


Owls, Omens and Oracles
Uplifting third album from Tennessee-born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June


Sofia Hardig


Lighthouse of Glass
Remarkable ninth album from Swedish experimental musician Sofia Hardig


Circa Waves


Death and Love Pt. 1
Deeply personal and resonating sixth album from Liverpool indie quartet Circa Waves


Neil Campbell


The Turnaround
Sonic tapestry woven with virtuosity and vision from Liverpool-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Neil Campbell


Kate Daisy Grant and Nick Pynn


Songs For The Trees
Ethereal latest album from singer-songwriter and musician Kate Daisy Grant and multi-instrumentalist Nick Pynn


British IBM


Things Change
Melancholic but melodic fifth album from Cambridge-based indie/electronic rock trio The British IBM


MIEN


Miien
If you require an album for the jaded musical palate, then look no further than MIEN’s second eponymous titled album. The crossing point between progressive, psychedelic and krautrock, its an absolute


PinkPantheress


Fancy That
Fun and distinctive latest mini-album from PinkPantheress, the project of self-styled ‘new nostalgic’ artist, Victoria Walker.


Tate McRae


So Close to What



Lathums


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


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


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


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


Burning Hell


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


Ergo Phizmiz


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


Creve Couer


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


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


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


Gemma Hayes


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


Mystery Fix


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


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


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


FKA twigs


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


Rose Gray


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


Kele


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


Leon Bridges


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


Moonchild Sanelly


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


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


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


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


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


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







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