Regina Spektor
Home Before and After
Playful, unpredictable and sometimes heart-wrenching first album in six years from Moscow-born, but New York-based singer-songwriter Regina Spektor
Saya Gray
19 Masters
Musically diverse and kaleidoscopic debut album from Toronto-based Japanese Canadian singer Saya Gray
Kim Robins
Leave the Porch Light On
Eclectic mix of bluegrass, country and gospel, on resilient third album from Indiana singer-songwriter Kim Robins which was created out of personal tragedy
Lykke Li
Eyeye
Intimate and minimalist yet cinematic fifth album from Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li
Emile Sande
Let's Say For Instance
Refreshing comeback album from internationally-renowned Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande
Sigrid
How to Let Go
Thoughtful and experimental electronica on second album from chart-storming Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid
Bonnie Raitt
Just Like That...
Powerful and reflective combination of original compositions and covers on first album in six years from California-based singer Bonnie Raitt
Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway
Crooked Tree
Eclectic bluegrass and country rock on third album from singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle
Josie Bello
Resilience
Thoughtful and sensitive mix of folk, rock and country on confident third album from American singer-songwriter Josie Bello
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Changeup
Excellent acoustic album from Joan Jett which features new versions of her best-known songs in a more intimate setting
Bonham-Bullick
Bonham-Bullick
Eclectic covers album from Deborah Bonham, the younger sister of Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham, and her guitarist husband Peter Bullick
Maren Morris
Humble Quest
Evocative combination of folk, country and pop on third album from award winning American singer-songwriter Maren Morris
Ella Henderson
Everything I Didn't Say
Confident but thought-provoking and bluntly honest second album and first in eight years from singer-songwriter Ella Henderson
Nilufer Yanya
Painless
Minimalist and ethereal second album which reflects on vulnerability and dislocation from London-based singer-songwriter Nilufer Yanya
Avril Lavigne
Love Sux
Raucously energetic and fiery comeback album from Canadian singer Avril Lavigne which marks a return to her pop-punk roots
Lilly of the West
Swings and Heartaches Vol. 2
Eclectic and quirky collection of covers on twelfth album from Bulgarian bluegrass group Lilly of the West
Joss Stone
Never Forget My Love
Exuberant first album in seven years from acclaimed singer-songwriter Joss Stone
Bastille
Give Me The Future
Expansive and experimental science fiction-themed fourth album from London-based stadium act Bastille
Dewey and Leslie Brown with The Carolina Gentlemen
Jealousy
Traditional but distinctive bluegrass on second album from Appalachian-rooted husband and wife duo Dewey and Leslie Brown with backing band The Carolina Gentlemen
Janis Ian
The Light at the End of the Line
Eclectic and powerful first album in fifteen years from Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Janis Ian which she says will be her last and proves a fitting conclusion to her unique musical career.
Lydia Brownfield
Dig
Versatile and reflective album from Ohio-based singer-songwriter and emerging talent Lydia Brownfield inspired by romantic break-up and divorce
Marina
Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land (Deluxe Edition)
Appealing combination of the political with the personal on surprising and enjoyable fifth album from Welsh singer-songwriter Marina which originally released last year has now come out in a deluxe edition
Courtney Barnett
Things Take Time, Take Time
Understated but uplifting third album from Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett
Neil Young And Crazy Horse
Barn
Urgent and reflective fourteenth album from Neil Young with with his original backing group Crazy Horse
Alicia Keys
Keys
Versatile double album from Alicia Keys which is split into two parts, one consisting of new songs, and the other of reworkings of songs from her back catalogue
Kelly Clarkson
When Christmas Comes Around
Appealing mix or covers and original material on second Christmas album from American singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson
Elbow
Flying Dream 1
Reflective and soulful ninth album from much acclaimed Manchester quartet Elbow which was written and recorded during lockdown
Damon Albarn
The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows
Evocative and intriguing second album for innovative ex-Blur musician/songwriter Damon Albarn upon which he moves into new territory
Self Esteem
Prioritise Pleasure
Unflinchingly honest and bittersweet second akbum from Self Esteem, the nom de plume for Yorkshire-based experimental musician Rebecca Taylor
Eric Devries
Song and Dance Man
Intimate but melancholic fourth album from Utrecht-based singer-songwriter and musician Eric Devries which proves to be ne of the best Americana albums to come out of the Netherlands in recent years.
Lana Del Ray
Blue Banisters
Reflective and stripped back new album, her second this year, from bestselling American singer-songwriter Lana del Ray
Roger Taylor
Outsider
Reflective and versatile sixth solo album and first in eight years from Queen drummer Roger Taylor
Ro Myra
Nowhere. Nebraska
Evocative and multi-layered debut album from Nebraska-raised, now Nashville-based Americana/folk singer-songwriter Ro Myra
Yebba
Dawn
Poignant and diverse debut album from Memphis -born singer-songwriter Yebba
Kacey Musgraves
Star-Crossed
Emotive and adventurous new album from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves which was inspired by her recent marriage break-up and divorce
Halsey
If I Cant Have Love, I Want Power
Gritty and thought=provoking rock on latest album from Halsey, who came out as non-binary earlier this year
Maisie Peters
You Signed Up For This
Introspective debut album from Sussex singer-songwriter Maisie Peters which reflects on her ransition from adolescence into adulthood
Lorde
Solar Power
Reflective and stripped-back third album from acclaimed New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde
Killers
Pressure Machine
Cinematic and reflective new album from The Killers, which was inspired by frontman Brandon Flowers' return to his small and conservative home town in Utah.
Billie Eilish
Happier Than Ever
Compelling and thoughtful second album from multi-award-winning singer Billie Eilish
Yola
Stand for Myself
Eclectic and fiery second album from powerhouse Bristol-born and now Nashville-based singer-songwriter Yola
Clairo
Sling
Intimate but frank and socially conscious second album from American singer-songwriter Clairo
Inhaler
It Won't Always Be Like This
Eclectic and exuberant debut album rom bestselling Irish band Inhaler
Jack Savoretti
Europiana
Enjoyable retro and European-influenced seventh album from bestselling singer-songwriter ack Savoretti
Garbage
No Gods No Masters
Uncompromising yet reflective new album from much acclaimed alternative rockers Garbage
Del Amitri
Fatal Mistakes
Well-crafted and eclectic first album in nineteen years from Glaswegian band Del Amitri
St Vincent
Daddy's Home
Thoughtful 70's retro pop on first album in four years from St. Vincent, the project of Texas-raised singer-songwriter Annie Clark
Natalie Bergman
Mercy
Powerful and therapeutic debut solo album from Wilde Bell’s Natalie Bergman recorded after the deaths of her father and stepmother in a car accident
Hayley Williams
Flowers For Vases / Descansos
Introspective and sparse second solo album from Paramore vocalist Hayley Williams
First Aid Kit
Who By Fire
Excellent tribute album to Leonard Cohen recorded live over two nights at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm by sibling duo First Aid Kit
Lake Street Dive
Obviously
Unpredictable and innovative eighth album from Brooklyn-based five-piece act Lake Street Dive who have worked on this new release with hip-hop producer Mike Elizondo
Zara Larsson
Poster Girl
Upbeat and positive latest album from acclaimed Swedish singer-songwriter and pop artist Zara Larsson
Nick Cave And Warren Ellis
Carnage
Intense and versatile collaboration between Nick Cave and his fellow Bad Seeds member Warren Ellis
Arlo Parks
Collapsed in Sunbeams
Inspirational debut album whose influences include Sylvia Plath from London musician and poet, Arlo Parks
Steve Earle
J.T.
Thoughtful and emotive album from Steve Earle, in which he pays tribute to his son Justin Townes Earle who died of an accidental drugs overdose last year by covering a collection of Justin’s songs
Nick Cave
Idiot Prayer
Intense but quietly hopeful and resilient live piano-and-voice album from Nick Cave recorded alone in the empty Alexandra Palace in London
Taylor Swift
Evermore
Impressive second album in a year from Taylor Swift which finds her continuing to develop in an indie-folk direction
Staves
Good Woman
Resilient and emotive first album in five years from Watford-based folk-pop sister trio The Staves
Black Country, New Road
For the First Time
Experimental and promising debut album from eclectic Cambridge septet Black Country, New Road
Weather Station
Ignorance
Environmentally-conscious latest album from The Weather Station, the project of Canadian songwriter Tamara Lindeman, which finds her moving away from her acoustic roots