Hillbilly Moon Explosion
Back in Time
Swiss rock band Hillbilly Moon Explosion’s tenth studio album embraces influences ranging from rockabilly to reggae
Ian Hunter
Defiance Part 2: Fiction
Lyrically rich glam rock from former Mott The Hoople singer Ian Hunter, the second in a proposed trilogy
Vampire Weekend
Only God Was Above Us
Innovative and existential fifth album from acclaimed New York group Vampire Weekend
Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes
Dark Rainbow
Strong and emotional fifth album from Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes which embraces various shades of rock
Pearl Jam
Dark Matter
Punchy twelfth album from grunge rock pioneers Pearl Jam
Lewis 'Burner' Pugh
Bullets for Bread
Solo album from The Burner Band’s Lewis ‘Burner’ Pugh tells stories of social and political injustice through an enjoyable melange of folk, bluegrass and co
Smalltown Tigers
Crush On You
Italian trio Smalltown Tigers make their full-length debut and rock in the classic punk way
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
Ty Segall
Three Bells
Tedious garage rock on latest double LP from over-prolific San Francisco-based musician Ty Segall
Libertines
All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade
Ramshackle but effective first album in nine years from The Libertines
All The Bees
All The Bees
Environmentally-conscious indie folk on debut album from promising duo All The Bees
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.
My Life Story
Loving You is Killing Me
Anthemic second comeback album from Britpop pioneers My Life Story
Black Crowes
Happiness Bastards
Excellent first album in fifteen years and welcome return for blues rockers The Black Crowes
David Cross Band
Ice Blue Silver Sky
Veteran progressive violinist David Cross leads fresh renditions of his own band’s songs and two King Crimson classics
Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs' Easy Eighth Album
Eclectic and crowd-pleasing eighth album from Kaiser Chiefs, which combines retro-disco dance tracks with electronica, rock and indie-pop
Texas and Spooner Oldham
The Muscle Shoals Sessions
Stripped down but impressive joint album between Glasgow band Texas and veteran keyboardist Spooner Oldham
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
Sheryl Crow
Evolution
Vibrant and exhilarating twelfth album from Sheryl Crow, which proves unexpected as in 2019 she announced that she would not bring out any more albums
Beyonce
Cowboy Carter
Surprising new album from Beyonce which confounds expectations by combining elements of country rock with her roots in R and B and dance
Inutili
A Love Supreme
Disorientating but compelling new album from jazz-influenced punks Inutili
Caity Baser
Still Learning
Irreverent yet versatile new album from rising Southampton-based musician Caity Baser
Burial
Dreamfear
Bipolar mayhem on Burial's first EP for XL Recordings
Sami Galbi
Dakchi Hani
Dance-friendly vinyl debut single from Swiss-Moroccan singer Sami Galbi
Autumn 1904
Tales of Innocence
Excellent vinyl-only album from lost Edinburgh post-punk seven-piece Autumn 1904`, who have returned after an absence of forty years with this offering, which contains a John Peel Session, demos and old songs recorded for the first time.
Loves
True Love: The Most of The Loves
Overdue detailed retrospective of The Loves’ 11-year career from 2000-2011 over three dozen tracks.
Jennifer Lopez
This is Me...Now
First album in a decade from Jennifer Lopez released to accompany a new autobiographical film
Ian M Bailey
We Live in Strange Times
Spellbinding and highly original new album from British singer-songwriter Ian M Bailey
Serious Sam Barrett
A Drop of the Morning Dew
Wonderful live performance from Yorkshire’s acclaimed folk maestro Serious Sam Barrett
Rod Stewart and Jools Holland
Swing Fever
Enjoyable new album from Rod Stewart and Jools Holland which celebrates the big band sounds of the 1930s and 1940s
Banter
Heroes
Excellent fourth album from acoustic folk band Banter, who pay tribute on it to their own musical heroes
Brittany Howard
What Now
Experimental and gripping second solo album from ex-Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard
Paloma Faith
The Glorification of Sadness
Powerful, rock-influenced break-up album from Paloma Faith, which was inspired by the collapse of her nine-year relationship
Last Dinner Party
Prelude to Ecstasy
Fantastical and theatrical debut album from much acclaimed London indie rock quintet The Last Dinner Party
Reytons
Ballad of a Bystander
Powerful and anthemic guitar rock on third album from Rotherham band The Reytons
Roberta Flack
Lost Takes
Enthralling collection from Roberta Flack which brings together the 1968 demos which made up her debut album ‘First Take’
Paul McCartney and Wings
Band on the Run
Enjoyable 50th anniversary reissue in various formats of Paul McCartney and Wings' groundbreaking LP
Marika Hackman
Big Sigh
Melancholic and brooding combination of piano ballads and indie folk on latest album from multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Marika Hackman
Posey Hill
No Clear Place to Fall
Eclectic Americana and bluegrass on latest album from Arkansas family band Posey Hill
Smile
Wall of Eyes
Cinematic second studio album from The Smile. the new project of Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood
Green Day
Saviors
Accomplished and energetic latest album from San Francisco punks Green Day
Sleater-Kinney
Little Rope
Discordant and bleak but powerful eleventh album from Olympia-formed veteran alternative rock outfit Sleater-Kinney
Shed Seven
A Matter of Time
Infectiously enthusiastic first album in seven years from 90’s Britpop act Shed Seven
Nick Cave And Warren Ellis
Australian Carnage
Exhilarating latest album from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis recorded over three nights ar the Sydney Opera House
Laura Cantrell
Just Like A Rose: The Anniversary Sessions
Enjoyable mix of recent songwriting and covers of favourite songs on seventh album from Nashville-raised singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell
Rita Braga
Illegal Planet
Fourth album from Portuguese singer Rita Braga is a strange mixture of the past and anticipations of the future.
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Shaw's Trailer Park
Shaw's Trailer Park
Exciting debut album from neo-prog/progressive Brighton band collective Shaw’s Trailer Park
Chris Hludzik
The Sky's The Limit
Impressive first release in three years on new EP from Pennsylvanian solo artist Chris Hludzik
Herds
Falling Wide Awake
Epic and diverse second album from acclaimed Nottingham-based band Herds, who were previously known as The Amber Herd
Sands
The World's So Cruel
Eclectic indie rock and pop on debut album from Sands, the project of London-born multi-instrumentalist Andrew Sands
Cult Figures
Between Us and Heaven
Excellent post-punk on third album from Midlands-formed band Cult Figures
Chouk Bwa and The Ångströmers
Somanti
Haïtian big band trance frenzy on second album from Chouk Bwa and The Ångströmers
Melenas
Ahora
Splashing dream-pop on third album which proves a change of direction for Spanish group Melenas
Ryan Young
Just a Second
Delayed second album from Scottish traditional musician Ryan Young us a personal triumph as well as a musical joy
Richard Hawley
Now Then: The Very Best of Richard Hawley
Double CD collection from Richard Hawley spans over twenty years of the now legendary Sheffield musician and songwriter’s career, and proves a real treat for fans as well as a wonderful introduction for those only just discovering his music
Pale Blue Eyes
This House
Surprisingly upbeat synth pop on second album from Devon trio Pale Blue Eyes, which was recorded against a backdrop of personal tragedy
Kristin Hersh
Clear Pond Road
Immaculate-sounding yet melancholic latest solo album from Throwing Muses’ frontwoman Kristin Hersh
Katie Melua
Call Off The Search: 20th Anniversary Edition
Fine twentieth anniversary reissue of Katie Melua’s 2003 acclaimed debut album which includes extra tracks and demos
Cat Power
Cat Power Sings Dylan
Accomplished covers album from Cat Power, in which she recreates Bob Dylan’s famous 1966 concert at the Manchester Free Trade Hall
Kate Rusby
Light Years
Eclectic combination of traditional carols and original compositions on seventh Christmas album from folk artist Kate Rusby