Garbage
Let All That We Imagine Be The Light
Uncompromising journey through darkness and light on sixth album from post-punk act Garbage
Pulp
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Remarkable comeback album of quirky genius, their first in 24 years, from Pulp
Peter Doolan
I Am a Tree Rooted to the Spot and a Snake Moves Around Me,in a Circle
Well-crafted but perhaps one-sided tales of heartbreak from gifted London-based Irish singer-songwriter Peter Doolan
Vinny Peculiar
Things Too Long Left Unsaid
Poignant but funny sixteenth album from Worcester-based cult musician Vinny Peculiar
Morcheeba
Escape The Chaos
Eleventh album from much acclaimed British trip-hop pioneers Morcheeba upon which they make a successful return to familiar territory
Eddie Chacon
Lay Low
Cathartic, soulful journey on third solo album from Eddie Chacon, who was previously one-half of chart-topping R and B duo Charles and Eddie
HAIM
I Quit
Strong harmonic pop on fourth album from HAIM, who are a Californian trio of sisters
Little Simz
Lotus
Lyrical, innovative ode to survival on sixth album from London rapper Little Simz
Lapsley
I'm a Hurricane, I'm a Woman In Love
Intimate and honest third album from Lapsley, who has an unconventional take on love
Billy Nomates
Metalhorse
Impressive concept album from Bily Nomates, the nom de plume for Bristol-based post-punk singer-songwriter Victoria Ann Tor Maries, which makes an expressive journey towards catharsis
Taylor Austin Dye
Sick of Me
Appealing combination of spirited country tunes and reflective lyrics on second album from Ketucky-born singer-songwriter Taylor Austin Dye
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
Maurice
Bulldog
Intriguing debut album from atmospheric French-American band Maurice which is dedicated to joy and rebellion