Pale Blue Eyes
This House
Surprisingly upbeat synth pop on second album from Devon trio Pale Blue Eyes, which was recorded against a backdrop of personal tragedy
Dentists
Janice Long Session 02.04.87
Excellent indie pop released on 10” vinyl from the ever dependable Precious Recordings of Janice Long Session from under-rated band The Dentists
RVG
Brain Worms
Excellent alternative pop from Melbourne-based band RVG who have created something that is familiar and new in equal measures on this third album
Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans
Mystic Science
Evocative and throught-provoking second album from former Brilliant Corners frontman Davey Woodward and his current band The Winter Orphans
David Westlake
My Beautiful England
Slow growing but ultimately haunting first album in twenty years from former Servants frontman David Westlake
Karen
Karen
Euphoric indie guitar pop on the long-awaited debut album from Karen, one of the current projects of the Brilliant Corners and the Experimental Pop Band’s Davey Woodward
Pete Astor
Time On Earth
Mesmerising new solo album from former Loft and Weather Prophets frontman Pete Astor which proves to be one of the best records in his career
This Poison!
John Peel Session 30.11.87
Beautifully packaged reissue for the first time on vinyl of pioneering 80's indie band This Poison's only John Peel session
Arrest! Charlie Tipper
Adventures in Wonderland
Intelligent guitar pop from veteran Bristol popsters Arrest! Charlie Tipper
Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans
Love and Optimism
Veteran Bristol mmsician Davey Woodward releases the flawed masterpiece he has always hinted at with the second album with his band the Winter Orphans
Arrest! Charlie Tipper
Red
Bristol stalwarts, Arrest! Charlie Tipper, raise the bar on excellent new album, 'Red'
Dears
Lovers Rock
Perseverance is rewarded on excellent eighth album from often under-rated Montreal rockers The Dears
RVG
Feral
Sublime second album from Melbourne-based alternative rock band RVG which may prove to be the best album to come from Australia this year
Pete Astor
You Made Me
Cool album of cover versions from indie music veteran and former Loft and Weather Prophets frontman Pete Astor
Spearmint
Are You From the Future?
Fantastic new album from under-rated London-based indie pop outfit Spearmint which proves a first-rate return to form
Elva
Winter Sun
Solid debut of reflective indie-pop from Tapete Records latest signing Elva, the new band of ex-Allo Darlin’ frontwoman Elizabeth Morris and her husband Making Marks’ Ola Innset
Bill Pritchard
Midland Lullabies
Hamburg’s Tapete Records continues to champion the underdog, as Bill Pritchard returns with an excellent new album
Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans
Davey Woodward and the Winter Orphans
Excellent new solo album from former Brilliant Corners and Experimental Pop Band front man Davey Woodward
Charlie Tipper
The Astonishing Rise of Charlie Tipper
Fantastic compilation of early singles and rare tracks from mysterious Bristol-based project Charlie Tipper
Dears
Times Infinity Volume Two
Fine return to form on eighth studio album from Canadian indie rockers the Dears
Bill Botting and the Two Drink Minimums
Better Friends
Ex-'Allo Darlin' bassist, Bill Botting bids farewell to the UK, with a first-rate slice of country tinged indie-pop
Secret Shine
There is Only Now
Excellent new shoegaze album from Bristol-based ex-Sarah band Secret Shine which is a real hit
Salient Braves
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Enjoyable second EP within a year from up-and-coming Barnsley-based indie pop band the Salient Braves
Wedding Present
Going, Going...
Brilliant return-to-form on ninth album from enduring indie stalwarts, the Wedding Present
Red Sleeping Beauty
Krisina
Welcome return from Stockholm-based indie pop band Red Sleeping Beauty with new album, their first in almost twenty years
Cosines
Transitions
Fine between albums EP from London-based indiepop band, Cosines
Math and Physics Club
In This Together: EPS, B-Sides, Rarities and Unreleased Songs 2005-2015
Fantastic vinyl compilation from Seattle-based indie pop band the Math and Physics Club, which will be appealing to those who are still mourning the demise of the Lucksmiths
Charlie Tipper Conspiracy
Ten
Despite changing from an experiment to a conspiracy, Bristol-based indie pop group Charlie Tipper still deliver an excellent follow-up album
Blaue Blume
Syzygy
Despite their sound being hard to pin down, Copenhagen-based group Blaue Blume’s eclectic debut LP proves certainly worth investigating
DMA’s
Hills End
Hit and miss debut album from Britpop-loving Sydney band DMA's which proves to be flawed by its influences
Bill Pritchard
Mother Town Hall
Forgotten 80's troubadour, Bill Pritchard, continues on the comeback trail with excellent new album
Paul Smith and the Intimations
Contradictions
Despite moonlighting with his new band, Paul Smith doesn’t abandon his Maximo Park roots on this excellent new album
Azure Blue
Beneath the Hill I Smell the Sea
Fabulous conclusion to a fine trio of electro-pop albums to Azure Blue,the solo project of Swedish musician Tobias Isaksson
Bloch Eyot
Magic Folkgrass
After a fifteen year hiatus, former Subcircus guitarist Bloch Eyot returns to the musical arena with folk-tinged debut, 'Magic Folkgrass'
Wolfhounds
Middle Aged Freaks
Unfocused fourth album, their first in over twenty years, from reformed Romford-based indie rock outfit, the Wolfhounds
I Am Kloot
Hold Back the Night
Magical double CD live album from acclaimed Manchester-based indie pop trio, I Am Kloot
Twerps
Range Anxiety
Appealing second album from Go-Betweens influenced Melbourne-based band, Twerps
Allo Darlin'
We Come From the Same Place
Exuberant and infectious third album from much acclaimed indie pop band, Allo Darlin'
School
When I Fall in Love
First-rate 60's girl group-influenced new vinyl single from eight-piece Cardiff-based group, the School
Owl and Mouse
Somewhere to Go
Impresisve indiepop on vinyl only EP from ukulele-playing Australian group Owl and Mouse, who draw likenesses with Allo Darlin'
Spearmint
News From Nowhere
Solid first album in eight years from undervalued London indie pop outfit, Spearmint
Charlie Big Time
Sale or Return EP
Splendid indie pop on new EP from thoughtful Bolton-based band, Charlie Big Time
Five Year Plan
Peacetime Broadcast
Excellent compilation from under-rated 1980's Bristol-based indie pop act, the Five Year Plan
Horsebeach
Faded Eyes
Atmospheric and melancholic second vinyl only single from rising Manchester-based band, Horsebeach
Salient Braves
Somewhere Sordid EP
Impressive debut EP from Barnsley-based indie pop collective, the Salient Braves
Teitur
Story Music
Reflective and imaginative latest album from talented Faroe Islands-based musician, singer-songwriter and producer, Teitur
Young Rebel Set
Crocodile
Impressive second album from Stockton seven-piece alternative rock act, Young Rebel Set
Chapel Club
Good Together
Mildly disappointing second album from London-based act Chapel Club, which finds them moving away from their indie rock roots and adopting electronic/dance influences
Jon Sandler
Late Night Champ
Unremarkable and bland debut album from New York-based singer-songwriter, Jon Sandler
Darwin Deez
Songs for Imaginative People
Eccentric but appealing second album from New York-based singer-songwriter, Darwin Deez
Primitives
Everything’s Shining Bright: The Lazy Recordings 1985-87
First-rate double compilation of early recordings from much loved Coventry-based indie pop/punk outfit, the Primitives
Alex Dingley
Cats Eyes
Run-of-the-mill indie pop, rescued by its catchy B-side, on vinyl only single from Welsh singer-songwriter, Alex Dingley
City Reign
Ahead of Ideas
Edgy fourth single from inventive Manchester-based guitar three piece, City Reign
Crybaby
We're Supposed to Be in Love
Melancholic latest EP from Crybaby, the project of Bristol-based musician Daneil Coughlan, which recalls classic singer-songwriters such as Scott Walker and Roy Orbison
San Cisco
Awkward EP
Energetic and summery debut EP from Arctic Monkeys-influenced Australian group, San Cisco
Charlie Big Time
Disshevelled Revellers EP
Gorgeous indie pop on debut EP from Bolton-based group Charlie Big Time, who have recently added to their line-up former Trembling Blue Stars vocalist, Beth Arzy
Anthony Reynolds
A World of Colin Wilson
Difficult and over-demanding experimental record from former Jack front man and solo artist Anthony Reynolds, which sets spoken word monologues from author Colin Wilson to music
School
Reading Too Much Into Things Like Everything
Sublime 60's-influenced twee pop on second album from eight-piece Cardiff-based band, the School
Allo Darlin'
Europe
Fantastic second album which lives up to all expections from much acclaimed part Australian, part British indie pop band Allo Darlin'
Experimental Pop Band
Vertigo
Stunning first album in five years from undervalued Bristol-based indie pop act, the Experimental Pop Band