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
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