Little Simz
Lotus
Lyrical, innovative ode to survival on sixth album from London rapper Little Simz
Morcheeba
Escape The Chaos
Eleventh album from much acclaimed British trip-hop pioneers Morcheeba upon which they make a successful return to familiar territory
Garbage
Let All That We Imagine Be The Light
Uncompromising journey through darkness and light on sixth album from post-punk act Garbage
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
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
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
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
Black Country, New Road
Forever Howlong
Inventive change of style for Mercury Priize-nominated Cambridgeshire sextet Black Country, New Road
Darkness
Dreams On Toast
Flamboyant and semi-parodic latest album from heavy rock band The Darkness proves to be an album with attitude
Maurice
Bulldog
Intriguing debut album from atmospheric French-American band Maurice which is dedicated to joy and rebellion
PinkPantheress
Fancy That
Fun and distinctive latest mini-album from PinkPantheress, the project of self-styled ‘new nostalgic’ artist, Victoria Walker.
Circa Waves
Death and Love Pt. 1
Deeply personal and resonating sixth album from Liverpool indie quartet Circa Waves
Valerie June
Owls, Omens and Oracles
Uplifting third album from Tennessee-born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June
Kate Daisy Grant and Nick Pynn
Songs For The Trees
Ethereal latest album from singer-songwriter and musician Kate Daisy Grant and multi-instrumentalist Nick Pynn
Martin Carthy
Tranform Me Then Into a Fish
Vibrant musical reimagining of his 1965 self-titled debut album from celebrated folk musician Martin Carthy
Lathums
Matter Does Not Define
Engaging and evocative third album from indie rock band The Lathums
Horrors
Night Life
Bleak ninth album from English rock band The Horrors which proves to be an intense, immersive experience
Ivor Game
When Will You Fall Into My Loving Arms?
Melodic mix of folk-pop on new EP from acclaimed London-based singer-songwriter Ivor Game
Brooke Combe
Dancing at the Edge of the World
Sparkling, soulful debut album from Scottish singer-songwriter Brooke Combe
Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham
Big Blue Sky
Inspired change in direction on blues-inspired sixth joint album from prog artist Doris Brendel and her long-time collaborator, multi-instrumentalist Lee Dunham
FKA twigs
Eusexua
Sensual and experimental latest album from genre-bending artist FKA twigs
Rose Gray
Louder, Please
Assured debut album from London singer-songwriter Rose Gray which proves to be a vibrant, hedonistic ride
Leon Bridges
Leon
Smooth soul trip to nostalgia on fourth album from Grammy award-winning Texan singer-songwriter Leon Bridges
Moonchild Sanelly
Full Moon
Exuberant musical romp on third album from South African singer and rapper Moonchild Sanelly
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
Emily Burns
Die Happy
Emotive, introspective debut album with a contemporary edge from rising star and singer-songwriter Emily Burns
Beabadoobee
This is How The World Moves
Self-assured third album from London-based indie rock musician and recent Taylor Swift support Beabadoobee
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
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
Unthanks
In Winter
Contemplative take on Christmas from eclectic Tyneside folk quintet ‘The Unthanks
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
Dorie Jackson
Stupid Says Run
Colourful fusion of folk, rock and prog on second album from Kaprekar vocalist Dorie Jackson
Pixie Lott
Encino
Accomplished comeback on first album in a decade from award-winning singer-songwriter Pixie Lott
Rosie Lowe
Lover, Other
Intriguing and eclectic musical collage on third album from Devon-born, but now London-based singer-songwriter Rosie Lowe
Snow Patrol
The Forest Is The Guide
Reflective comeback from Snow Patrol on their ffrst album in six years
Fairground Attraction
Beautiful Happening
Uplifting first album in 34 years from chart-toppers Fairground Attraction finds them a vibrant reincarnation
Laura Marling
Patterns in Repeat
Eighth album from Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Marling proves to be a quiet study in intimacy
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
Pixies
The Night The Zombies Came
Colourful ninth album from alternative rock icons Pixies which reveals a band still evolving
Home Service
A Live Transmission
Successful and colourful live album from accomplished folk band Home Countiies
Morgan Wade
Obsessed
Striking and emotive fourth album from Virginia-based singer-songwriter Morgan Wade
That Woman
Find Joy
The solo debut by alt-pop duo ‘Oh Wonder’ singer-songwriter Josephine Vander West, produced by bandmate and husband Anthony Vander West, is a mix of breezy, bubbly pop, complemented by classical synth
Jack Savoretti
Miss Italia
Jack Savoretti powerfully reconnects with his roots on latest album which is sung in Italian
John Murry and Michael Timmins
A Little Bit of Grace and Decay
Defiant ode to survival from John Murry and Michael Timmins on soundtrack album to new documentary ‘The Graceless Age’ about Murry and his battle with drug addiction.
Linda Thompson
Proxy Music
Colourful. living musical to Linda Thompson, who no longer able to sing due to a rare vocal condition, has chosen a number of friends and fellow artists to provide their own versions of some of her new songs
OneRepublic
Artificial Paradise
Spirited, upbeat musical odyssey on ‘best of’ album from Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band OneRepublic
Meghan Trainor
Timeless
Self-affirming return to the limelight on sixth album from Meghan Trainor
Camila Cabello
C.XOXO
Fourth album from ex-Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello pooves a surreal, stand-out encounter
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
A Good Thief Tips His Hat
Excellent 25th anniversary reissue of the Slambovian Ciicus of Dreams' long unavailable debut album which reveals itself to be a timeless musical tapestry
Charli XCX
Brat
Addictive dance songs exploring fame and identity on sixth album from Charli XCX
David Starr and Eric Stucky
Starr and Stucky
Accomplished acoustic album from Americana and blues singer-songwriter David Starr and mandolin player Eric Stucky which takes its listener on a melodic musical journey
Kelly Jones
Inevitable Incredible
Stripped back exploration of emotion and vulnerability on second solo album from the Stereophonics' Kelly Jones
Shaznay Lewis
Pages
REVIEW OF ‘PAGES’ BY SHAZNAY LEWIS – A RESOUNDING COMEBACK
Driving force behind the 90s girl band All Saints, Islington-born, Ivor Novello Award-winning singer-songwriter Shaznay Lewis h
Sinead Harnett
Boundaries
Thought-provoking third album from London singer-songwriter Sinead Hartnett proves an immersive, transformative experience
Simon Care and Gareth Turner
Two's Up Two
Lively jaunt into folk and dance on double album from folk duo Simon Care and the late Gareth Turner
English Teacher
This Could Be Texas
Expansive and atmospheric debut album from acclaimed Leeds indie band English Teacher
Kula Shaker
Natural Magick
Energetic and innovative merging of Indian music and psychedelia on seventh album from Kula Shaker, the first to feature their original line-up in twenty-five years
Vampire Weekend
Only God Was Above Us
Innovative and existential fifth album from acclaimed New York group Vampire Weekend
Sheryl Crow
Evolution
Vibrant and exhilarating twelfth album from Sheryl Crow, which proves unexpected as in 2019 she announced that she would not bring out any more albums
Caity Baser
Still Learning
Irreverent yet versatile new album from rising Southampton-based musician Caity Baser