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