Cold Spells
Interstitial
Haunting and dreamy second album from London-based indie/psychedlic folk duo the Cold Spells
Craig Finn
I Need a New War
Lyrical and stripped down latest solo album from Hold Steady front man and guitarist Craig Finn
Various
Nigeria 70: No Wahala: Highlife, Afro-Funk and Juju 1973-1987
Excellent compilation of previously unreleased African pop, funk and rock, the first in the 'Nigeria 70' series in over eight years
Half Japanese
Invincible
Eccentric but surprisingly mellow latest album from durable American alternative rock band Half Japanese
Motorpsycho
The Crucible
Enjoyable but over-stated latest album from Norwegian progressive/psychedelic rock trio Motorpsycho
Novo Amor
Birthplace
Melancholic but carefully constructed and compelling official debut album from Novo Amor, the moniker for Welsh-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Ali John Meredith-Lacey
Robert Coyne
Out of Your Tree
Mature but melancholic third album from British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Robert Coyne
LWW
3PE
Enthralling space rock on debut album from LWW, the new project of Portland, Oregon musician and AU frontman Luke Wyland
Lark
The Last Woman
Compelling but chaotic and flawed lo-fi electronica from London-based musician and visual artist Lark
Malmo
We Come from the Stars
Evocative but flawed debut album from Malmo, the project of Danish singer-songwriter Maria Malmo
Die Nerven
Fake
Relentless but haunting fourth album from Stuttgart post punk/noise rock outfit Die Nerven
Green Seagull
Scarlet Fever
Enjoyable but flawed album from London band Green Seagull which simply rehashes its 60's influences
Half Japanese
Why Not?
Discordant and disjointed but compelling latest album from American art rock duo Half Japanese which, e
Astrid and Rachel Grimes
Through the Sparkle
Melancholic yet powerful collaboration between French experimental ensemble and American pianist Rachel Grimes
Pale Honey
Devotion
Evocative and sensual but rock-influenced second album from Swedish duo Pale Honey
Bark Psychosis
Hex
Rewarding reissue of Essex post-rock band Bark Psychosis' bleak but influential debut album
Various
Silhouettes and Statues: A Gothic Revolution
Definitive five CD box set from Cherry Red which explores the history of Gothic music
Armstrong
Fragments and Curiosities: The 4 Track Sessions
Uneven but enjoyable compilation of B-sides and other obscurities from pastoral Welsh folk act Armstrong
Lake
Forever or Never
Nostalgic-sounding yet often innovative eighth album from harmonic husband-and-wife Washington-based duo Lake
Moles
Tonight's Music
Hit and miss first album in twenty years from acclaimed Australian post-punk outfit, the Moles
Coathangers
Nosebleed Weekend
Appealing and solid fifth album from Atlanta-based punk/power pop trio, the Coathangers
Shonen Knife
Adventure
Enjoyable and entertaining latest album from Japanese garage rock trio, Shonen Knife
Burning Hell
Public Library
Extraordinary seventh album from novelistic Canadian-based band, the Burning Hell
Ty Segall
Emotional Mugger
Obsessive yet disappointing garage rock on eighth album from much acclaimed Californian singer-songwriter, Ty Segall
Swans
White Light from the Mouth of Infinity/ Love of Life
Excellent reissue on three CD box set, including an additional CD of live tracks and demos, of New York-based experimentalists Swans' early 1990s studio albums, 'White Light from the Mouth of Infinity' and 'Love of Life'
Nap Eyes
Thought Rock Fish Scale
Disappointing second album from Nova Scotia-based alternative rock outfit, Nap Eyes
Lark
Funny Man
Misleadingly-named yet gripping abstract, darkwave release on latest album from Lark. the project of London-based multi-instrumentalist Karl Beilik
Spook School
Try to Be Hopeful
Over-reverential and flawed second album from Edinburgh-based pop punk group, the Spook School
Mynabirds
Lovers Know
Shimmering pop on third album from Nebraskan band Mynabirds which fades on delivery
Doomed Bird of Providence
You Brought the Knife
Grim and compelling exploration of early Australian outback history on latest EP from London-based act, the Doomed Bird of Providence
Charlie Tipper Experiment
Mellow On
Fantastic old school lo-fi indie-pop on debut album from Bristol band, the Charlie Tipper Experiment
It Hugs Back
Slow Wave
Otherworldly Englsh post rock act It Hugs Back mine a well spring of glittering indie rock on their third album
Svin
Svin
Disorientating self-titled album from Danish rock and jazz avant-garde experimentalists, Svin
Fossa
Sea of Skies
Melancholic debut EP from soft UK songcrafters Fossa that hints at much more
Daffy
Seconds Away
Spectacularly diverse indie pop/rock on second album from Glaswegian singer-songwriter, Daffy
Tamborines
Sea of Murmur
Excellent second album from Brazilian-formed and now London-based indie pop duo, the Tamborines
Galileo 7
One Lie at a Time/The God of Gaps
Fabulous double A-sided vinyl single from Medway-based garage rockers, Galileo 7
Comet Gain
Fingerprint Ritual
Inventive and experimental latest EP from London-based indie rock veterans, Comet Gain
Parastatic
Recall Fade Return
Dreamy third album from Krautrock-influenced Newcastle-based three-piece, Parastatic
Schwarz
Schwarz
Confusing and ultimately pretentious eponymous debut album from electronic-tinged Swiss act, Schwarz
Hekz
Caerus
Nostalgic heavy metal on second album from acclaimed Bedford-based outfit, Hekz
Chemistry Set
Elapsed Memories
Beautiful and timeless-sounding seven inch vinyl only single from durable 60’s revisionists, the Chemistry Set