Amber Cross
Savage on the Downhill
Lyrical and emotive second album from Maine-born but now Californian-based singer-songwriter Amber Cross
Paul Hawkins and the Awkward Silences
Outsider Pop
Darkly humorous and thought-provoking latest album from London-based anti-folk musician Paul Hawkins and his band the Awkward Silences
Dana Immanuel
Dotted Lines
Impressive second album from banjo-playing London-based singer-songwriter, Dana Immanuel
Sara Lowes
The Joy of Waiting
Challenging and baffling but riveting second solo album from Manchester-based experimental musician, Sara Lowes
Mike Grogan
Make Me Strong
Impressive and high-quality second album from Portsmouth-based singer-songwriter Mike Grogan
Sally Ironmonger
The Company I Keep
Heartfelt and thought-provoking but often comical third album from earthy Medway-based folk artist and singer-songwriter, Sally Ironmonger
Slice of Life
Love and a Lamp-post
Occasionally moving but often monotonous album from Slice of Life, the new project of Crass's Steve Ignorant
Katarina Juvancic and Dejan Lapanja
Hope's Beautiful Daughters
Unusual but beautifully presented album from Slovenian duo, Katarina Juvancic and Dejan Lapanja, which takes its inspiration from folklore and legends
Andrew Combs
All These Dreams
Melancholic and reflective second album from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Andrew Combs, upon which his mature lyricism hides his surprising youth
Earth Experiment
People It's Time to Change
Flawed but ultimately impressive debut EP from 70's psychedelic-influenced collective, Earth Experiment
Sarah Borges
Radio Sweetheart
Gorgeously packaged but unfocused fourth album from Boston-based singer-songwriter, Sarah Borges