Oïmiakon
Comptoir Des Vanites
Restless robotic twists and sweaty earache from Parisian electronic musician Oïmiakon
Unthanks
In Winter
Contemplative take on Christmas from eclectic Tyneside folk quintet ‘The Unthanks
Ringo Starr
Look Up
Country-influenced new album from Ringo Starr which proves to be his most satisfying album since the 1970s.
Kopy
Heart Fresh
Astute electro blaze of an album from Osaka-based techno musician Kopy
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
Meridian Brothers
Mi Latinoamérica Sufre
Unpredictable and defiant latest album by masters of 21. Century cumbia The Meeidian Brothers
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
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
Emily Burns
Die Happy
Emotive, introspective debut album with a contemporary edge from rising star and singer-songwriter Emily Burns
El Khat
Mute
Infectious, rock and roll influenced third album from Berlin-based but Yemen-formed trio El Khat.
Pixie Lott
Encino
Accomplished comeback on first album in a decade from award-winning singer-songwriter Pixie Lott
Badawi
The Book of Jinn
Fine return to form on new vinyl only album from DJ producer Badawi
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
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
Phelimuncasi and Metal Preyers
Iziggnamba
Futuristic Zulu trio Phelamncasi join forces with London producer Jesse Hackett
Dorie Jackson
Stupid Says Run
Colourful fusion of folk, rock and prog on second album from Kaprekar vocalist Dorie Jackson
Beabadoobee
This is How The World Moves
Self-assured third album from London-based indie rock musician and recent Taylor Swift support Beabadoobee
Rosie Lowe
Lover, Other
Intriguing and eclectic musical collage on third album from Devon-born, but now London-based singer-songwriter Rosie Lowe
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
Morgan Wade
Obsessed
Striking and emotive fourth album from Virginia-based singer-songwriter Morgan Wade
Snow Patrol
The Forest Is The Guide
Reflective comeback from Snow Patrol on their ffrst album in six years
Laura Marling
Patterns in Repeat
Eighth album from Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Marling proves to be a quiet study in intimacy
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
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.
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
tellKujira
tellKujira
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
OneRepublic
Artificial Paradise
Spirited, upbeat musical odyssey on ‘best of’ album from Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band OneRepublic
Deep Purple
=1
Remarkable 23rd album from seminal heavy rock outfit Deep Purple
Meghan Trainor
Timeless
Self-affirming return to the limelight on sixth album from Meghan Trainor
Camila Cabello
C.XOXO
Fourth album from ex-Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello pooves a surreal, stand-out encounter
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
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
Charli XCX
Brat
Addictive dance songs exploring fame and identity on sixth album from Charli XCX
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
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
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
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
Lenny Kravitz
Blue Electric Light
Sinead Harnett
Boundaries
Thought-provoking third album from London singer-songwriter Sinead Hartnett proves an immersive, transformative experience
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