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