Band Of Holy Joy
Brutalism Begins at Home
Appealing new EP from London-based alternative rock the Band of Holy Joy which has been released on ten inch vinyl and digitally
Dodgy
What Are We Fighting For
Fantastic latest comeback album from reformed 1990s British indie pop trio, Dodgy
Steve Ignorant with Paranoid Visions
Now and Then...!
Defiant second collaboration between former Crass front man Steve Ignorant and Irish punk collective Paranoid Visions
Veils
Total Depravity
Exceptional latest and fifth album from acclaimed alterative rock outfit, the Veils
Teenage Fanclub
Here
Fabulous comeback album and first album in six years from seminal Glaswegian indie pop act, Teenage Fanclub
Monochrome Set
Cosmonaut
Brilliant comeback album from durable London-based post-punks, the Monochrome Set
Roy Moller
There is a Thousand Untold Stories
Fantastic sixth album from Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter Roy Moller, the first copies of which come with an extra disc
Posies
Solid States
Instantly infectious and likeable power pop on eighth album from the Posies, which has been recorded as a tribute to long term drummer Darius Minwalla who died last year
Lloyd Cole
1D Electronics 2012-2014
Experimental and difficult instrumental-only electronic album from acclaimed 80's star, Lloyd Cole
Alias Kid
Revolt to Revolt
Promising and catchy debut album from Manchester-based indie guitar act Alias Kid, who are signed to former Creation Records boss Alan McGee's new label 359 Music
Various
The Scene Club, Ham Yard, London 1963-66
Excellent compilation of both obscure and classic Northern Soul and R and B tracks, which first came to prominence at the influential Scene Club in London between 1963 and 1966
Wayne County and the Electric Chairs
Live at Rockpalast
First-rate high octane live CD/DVD package from New York punks Wayne County and the Electric Chairs which was recorded for a television music series which was filmed at the Rockpalast in Dortmund in Germany
Thomas Truax
Jetstream Sunset
Compelling eighth album from New York-based singer-songwriter and inventor Thomas Truax, which he has recorded using a set of handmade instruments
Monochrome Set
Spaces Everywhere
Infectious comeback album from influential new wave/indie pop act, the Monochrome Set
Blancmange
Semi Detached
Enjoyable but experimental fifth album from electropop act Blancmange, the first to feature Neil Arthur without his co-founder Stephen Luscombe who has had to retire because of long-term illness
Justin Townes Earle
Absent Fathers
Downbeat but impressive album from Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Justin Townes Earle
Hector Bizerk
The Bird That Never Flew
Exceptional new EP from much acclaimed Glaswegian hip hop act Hector Bizerk upon which they reflect darkly on their native city
James King and the Lonewolves
Lost Songs of the Confederacy
Fabulous long-awaited debut album from Glasgow-based 1980's post-punks James King and the Lonewolves, who after breaking up acrimoniously thirty years ago have extraordinarily got back together to finish off this record
Bluebells
Exile on Twee Street
Fantastic collection of early, largely unreleased demos from Scottish indie guitar pop band the Bluebells, which were originally due to be released on Postcard Records
Jazzateers
Don't Let Your Son Grow Up to be a Cowboy (Unreleased Recordings 1981-1982)
Primitive but enjoyable collection of early demos from Glasgow indie pop act Jazzateers, which were originally to be released on the iconic Postcard Records
Duncan Reid and The Big Heads
Difficult Second Album
Fabulous power pop on second album from Duncan Reid, the former bassist with 70's punks the Boys, and his latest band, the Big Heads
Hamell on Trial
The Happiest Man in the World
Witty and abrasively satirical ninth album from New York-based singer-songwriter and stand-up comedian, Hamell on Trial
Hazey Janes
Language of Faint Theory
Middle-of-the-road and over-polished fourth album from Dundee-based indie psychedelic folk act, the Hazey Janes
Willie Campbell
Dalma
Heartfelt homage to his native Isle of Lewis, mainly sung in Gaelic. from former front man with indie rockers Astrid and Scottish singer-songwriter, Willie Campbell
Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5
Party To Make Music to Party to Make Music to
Incredible debut album from Glasgow-based alternative/dance rock/comedy group, Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5
Roy Moller
One Domino
Impressive lo-fi fourth album from Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter, Roy Moller
Stiff Little Fingers
No Going Back
Predictably vitriolic and abrasive but excellent first album in eleven years from Belfast punks, Stiff Little Fingers
Dr Feelgood
Live at Rockpalast
First-rate live CD/DVD recorded at a show at the Metropol in Berlin in 1980 from Dr Feelgood
J. Roddy Walston and the Business
Essential Tremors
Addictive old school rock and roll on third album from fiery Baltimore-based rockers, J. Roddy Walston and the Business
Micah P. Hinson and The Nothing
Micah P. Hinson and the Nothing
Compelling sixth album from Texan-based singer-songwriter Micah P. Hinson, which he recorded, after being involved in a car crash , with Scottish group the Twilight Sad and Spanish act the Aquattro String Quartet
Glenn Tilbrook
Happy Ending
Eclectic and charming acoustic fifth solo album from Squeeze front man, Glenn Tilbrook
Jezabels
The Brink
Brooding indie rock on second album from Australian power pop band, the Jezabels
Martin Stephenson and the Daintees
California Star
Impressive combination of pop, folk, gospel and country on first album in five years from much acclaimed Sunderland-based singer-songwriter Matin Stephenson and his band the Daintees
Marc Almond
Burning Bright/The Dancing Marquis
Excellent double A-sided vinyl single from former Soft Cell front man Marc Almond, which was produced by Bowie producer Tony Visconti
David Rotheray
Answer Ballads
Unusual concept album on second solo release from Beautiful South co-founder David Rotheray, who with an arsenal of guest vocalists including Kathryn Williams, Alasdair Roberts and Lisa Knapp has compiled a set of songs in answer to a series of classic singles
Young Aviators
Self Help
Infectious indie-punk on debut album from Northern Ireland trio, the Young Aviators
Hector Bizerk
Nobody Seen Nothing
Fiery hip-hop on polished second album from Scottish rap outfit, Hector Bizerk
Justin Currie
Lower Reaches
Fantastic third solo album which was recorded in Texas from Del Amitri front man, Justin Currie
Pigeon Detectives
We Met At Sea
Hit and miss fifth album from West Yorkshire-based indie rock band, the Pigeon Detectives
ally kerr
Viva Melodia
Heartfelt and lavish third album from underrated Scottish singer-songwriter, Ally Kerr
Vibrators
On the Guest List
Fantastic mixture of old and new songs on 21st album from 70's punks the Vibrators, who are joined by several other punk and new wave musicians including Hugh Cornwell, Chris Spedding and MC5's Wayne Kramer
Big Audio Dynamite II
Class of '92: Live in London
Impressive live album, recorded at the Town and Country Club in their native London in 1992, from Big Audio Dynamite, who were now in their second line-up
Meteors
The Mutant Monkeys and the Surfers from Zorch
Monotonous and boring 1988 album from psychobilly band the Meteors, which has recently been reissued
Vessels
Helioscope
Demanding and ultimately irksome largely instrumental electro rock on second album from Leeds-based band, Vessels
Alternative Tv
The Image Has Cracked - The ATV Collection
Fine retrospective from 1970's punk band Alternative TV, the group of 'Sniffin' Glue' editor, Mark Perry
Pete Yorn
P.Y.
Deliberately unpolished, yet compelling fifth solo album from New Jersey-based singer-songwriter Pete Yorn, which has been produced by the Pixies' Frank Black
Wellgreen
Wellgreens
Stunning, harmony-driven debut album from Wellgreen, the project of Glaswegian multi-instrumentalists, Marco Rea and Stuart Kidd
Strange Death of Liberal England
Lighthouse
Anthemic indie rock on enjoyable latest single from Portsmouth quintet, the Strange Death of Liberal England
Win
Freaky Trigger
Oddly timed reissue of critically acclaimed Scottish band Win's 1989 second album, irrepairably damaged by its excessive and over sugar sweet 1980's production
Redtrack
Whole Town's Heart
Promising debut album from 70's punk and Britpop-influenced young Southend-on-Sea based quartet, Redtrack
Three Blind Wolves
Sound of the Storm
Appealing combination of 50's-influenced blues and alt. country on six track debut mini-album from Glaswegian band, Three Blind Wolves
King Salami and the Cumberland Three
Fourteen Blazin' Bangers
Fiery mix of rhythm and blues, rockabilly and punk on compulsive debut album from London-based four-piece, King Salami and the Cumberland Three
Sarah Harmer
Oh Little Fire
Sugar sweet and infectiously catchy country rock on fifth album from Canadian singer-songwriter, Sarah Harmer
Neil Sturgeon And The Infomaniacs
Break Me
Defiant power pop on new single from Glaswegian musician and former A Cholocate Morning front man Neil Sturgeon, the first from his forthcoming debut album
Twin Atlantic
Human After All
Biffo Clyro-influenced latest single from Glaswegian band Twin Atlantic, who have recently toured with both the Gaslight Anthem and Blink 182
Various
The Psychedelic Sounds of the Sonic Cathedral
Intriguing tribute covers collection on the Sonic Cathedral label to psychedelic pioneers Roky Erickson and the 13th Floor Elevators
Gaslight Anthem
American Slang
Anthemic New Jersey rock on new single from the Gaslight Anthem, the first from their third album of the same name
Robin Guthrie
Sunflower Stories
Summery and lush-sounding latest EP from ex-Cocteau Twins member, Robin Guthrie