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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


Fairground Attraction


Beautiful Happening
Uplifting first album in 34 years from chart-toppers Fairground Attraction finds them a vibrant reincarnation


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


Morgan Wade


Obsessed
Striking and emotive fourth album from Virginia-based singer-songwriter Morgan Wade


Snow Patrol


The Forest Is The Guide
Reflective comeback from Snow Patrol on their ffrst album in six years


Laura Marling


Patterns in Repeat
Eighth album from Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Marling proves to be a quiet study in intimacy


Home Service


A Live Transmission
Successful and colourful live album from accomplished folk band Home Countiies


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


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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


Kaiser Chiefs


Kaiser Chiefs' Easy Eighth Album
Eclectic and crowd-pleasing eighth album from Kaiser Chiefs, which combines retro-disco dance tracks with electronica, rock and indie-pop


Hannah Wicklund


The Prize
Evocative latest album South Carolina singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Wicklund which combines fine storytelling with strong musical arrangements


Jennifer Lopez


This is Me...Now
First album in a decade from Jennifer Lopez released to accompany a new autobiographical film


Brittany Howard


What Now
Experimental and gripping second solo album from ex-Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard


Last Dinner Party


Prelude to Ecstasy
Fantastical and theatrical debut album from much acclaimed London indie rock quintet The Last Dinner Party


Roberta Flack


Lost Takes
Enthralling collection from Roberta Flack which brings together the 1968 demos which made up her debut album ‘First Take’


Posey Hill


No Clear Place to Fall
Eclectic Americana and bluegrass on latest album from Arkansas family band Posey Hill


Nick Cave And Warren Ellis


Australian Carnage
Exhilarating latest album from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis recorded over three nights ar the Sydney Opera House


Laura Cantrell


Just Like A Rose: The Anniversary Sessions
Enjoyable mix of recent songwriting and covers of favourite songs on seventh album from Nashville-raised singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell


Katie Melua


Call Off The Search: 20th Anniversary Edition
Fine twentieth anniversary reissue of Katie Melua’s 2003 acclaimed debut album which includes extra tracks and demos


Kate Rusby


Light Years
Eclectic combination of traditional carols and original compositions on seventh Christmas album from folk artist Kate Rusby


Emily Ann Roberts


Can't Hide Country
Vibrant mix of traditional and modern country on debut album from promising newcomer Emily Ann Roberts


Maneskin


Rush! (Are U Coming?)
Enigmatic but appealing mix of angst alt-pop rock, with new songs sung in English, on updated version of 2023 album from Italian group Maneskin


Amanda Stewart


Venom
Eclectic, reflective and passionate second album from Montana singer-songwriter Amanda Stewart which stands up to repeated listening


Baiana


Baiana
Infectious and panoramic combination of samba, jazz and bossa nova, sung in both English and Portuguese, from Baiana, the project of Liverpool musician Laura Doyle


Struts


Pretty Vicious
Vibrant combination of rock and pop on fourth album rom glam-influenced Derby band The Struts


Duff McKagan


Lighthouse
Versatile and reflective third solo album from Guns N’Roses founder member and bass player Duff McKagan


Holly Humberstone


Paint My Bedroom Black
Atmospheric and reflective solo debut album from classically trained violinist and singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone


Olivia Rodrigo


Guts
Refreshing and acerbically witty second album and coming-of-age record from rising star, Olivia Rodrigo


Rebecca Poole


Dreamers Ball
Intimate and sophisticated. jazz-influenced third album from singer-songwriter. musician and actor and Jools Holland collaborator Rebecca Poole


Paul Rodgers


Midnight Rose
Impressive first album of original material in almost 25 years from ex-Free, Bad Company and Queen vocalist Paul Rodgers


Laufey


Bewitched
Stylish blend of blend of contemporary jazz and pop on second album from classically-trained Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Laufey


Tenille Townes


Train Track Worktapes
Stripped back EP comprising of songs written and recorded during a charity trip across Canada from country music singer Tenille Townes


Bebel Gilberto


Joao
Sensitive and engrossing tribute to her late father and bossa nova innovator Joao from acclaimed singer-songwriter Bebel Gilberto







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