Kristin Hersh
Clear Pond Road
Immaculate-sounding yet melancholic latest solo album from Throwing Muses’ frontwoman Kristin Hersh
Freschard and Stanley Brinks
Iron Eye
Reflective and gentle Euro indie pop on vinyl only joint third album between French-born duo Freschard and Stanley Brinks
Thomas Truax with Budgie and Mother Superior
Dream Catching Songs
Eccentric but brilliant tenth album from American experimental musician and inventor Thomas Truax, which finds him working with both ex-Siouxsie and the Banshees drummer Budgie as well as Mother Superior, his home made drum machine
Mathias Kom & Toby Goodshank
Miller Time
Remarkable covers collection from Mathias Korn and Toby Goodshank of songs by American country artist Roger Miller
Burning Hell
Garbage Island
Apocalyptic and nihilistic ninth album from Canadian post-punk/electronic band The Burning Hell
Josephine Foster
Godmother
Understated but melancholic and wintry nineteenth album from singer-songwriter Josephine Foster
Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell
Burn
Ethereal and mystical Nordic-influenced new album from Dead Can Dance's Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell
Low Island
If You Could Have It All Again
Reflective electronic-infused indie pop on debut album from Oxford-based band Low Island
Annie Dressner
Coffee at the Corner Bar
Melancholic but also surprisingly upbeat third album from New York-born but now UK-based singer-songwriter Annie Dressner
Karen Jonas
The Southwest Sky and Other Dreams
Over country and western-influenced fifth album from Virginia-based Americana singer-songwriter Karen Jonas
Jim Bob
Pop Up Jim Bob
Politically and socially-edged new solo album from former Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine frontman Jim Bob
Holy
Mono Freedom
Anthemic but thought-provoking and science fiction-influenced concept album from Finnish indie band The Holy
Ariel Sharratt and Mathias Kom
Never Work
Thoughtful and lyrically inventive folk/Americana on anti-capitalist second album from Canadian duo, Ariel Sharratt and Mathias Korn
Sergeant Buzfuz
Fox Pop
Slightly disappointing latest album from Sheffield/London hybrid Sergeant Buzfuz, who have lost some of their experimental edge
Slow Readers Club
Joy of the Return
Anthemic fourth album from critically-acclaimed Manchester-based post-punk group the Slow Readers Club
Sam Baker
Horses and Stars
Poetic and emotional live album from Texan singer-songwriter Sam Baker, who will be touring the UK next year.
Eliza Carthy
Restitute
Understatedand home recorded but heartfelt albumm from acclaimed folk musician Eliza Carthy
Holy Moly and the Crackers
Take a Bite
Fantastic folk rock on latest album from rising Newcastle-based group Holy Moly and the Crackers
McDermott’s 2 Hours Vs Levellers Vs Oysterband
Besieged
Political and fiery album from Irish punks McDermott's 2 Hours, which features contributions from the Levellers and Oysterband
David Cronenberg’s Wife
The Octoberman Sequence
Literate and narrative 12 inch vinyl EP from London-based anti-folk act David Cronenberg’s Wife
Smittens
City Rock Dove
Excellent vinyl only album from Burlington, Vermont-based twee pop band the Smittens, which takes as one of its main themes gender fluidity
Anne Marie Almedal
Lightshadow
Multi-layered debut album from Norwegian singer-songqwriter and composer Anne Marie Almedal
Stanley Brinks
Peanuts
Slow-burning but charming and ultimately convincing latest solo album from folk singer and one-time Herman Dune member Stanley Brinks
Matt Dolphin
Eighth House
Melancholic, but promising debut solo album from Kent-based singer-songwriter, Matt Dolphin
She Makes War
Little Battles
Melancholic and brooding, but ultimately uplifting second album from She Makes War, the project of former Miss Black America member Laura Kidd
She's Hit
Pleasure
Appealing abrasive garage rock on debut album from Glasgow-based group, She's Hit
I Like Trains
Sirens
Atmospheric and thought-provoking latest single from Leeds-based post rockers I Like Trains, which appears in both a vinyl and a digital version
Mark Chadwick
All the Pieces
Largely impressive autobiographical debut solo album from Levellers frontman, Mark Chadwick
Dandelion Snow
The Grand Scheme of Things
Finely performed, but lacklustre debut album from Dandelion Snow, the project of Pennsylvanian-based singer-songwriter, Roger Harvey
Frank Turner
Poetry of the Deed
Lively third album of punk folk anthems from former Million Dead front man, Frank Turner
Martin Carr
Ye Gods (and Little Fishes)
Undemanding and relaxing first album under his own name for former Boo Radleys front man Martin Carr
Lydia Lunch
Big Sexy Noise
Violent-in-sound, but integral and brutally honest latest mini-album from the abrasive Lydia Lunch, which finds her on this record collaborating with Gallon Drunk
Ettes
Danger Is
Fast-sounding post punk on new EP from New York-formed, but now LA-based three-piece, the Ettes
Kong
Snake Magnet
Dark-sounding debut album from aggressive Manchester-based progressive rock trio, Kong
Men They Couldn't Hang
Devil on the Wind
Formulaic first album in six years from the increasingly Country and Western-influenced Men They Couldn't Hang, which, while starting promisingly, quickly slips into predictability
David Cronenberg's Wife
The Fight Song
Bittersweet surf rock on latest single from darkly humorous and surreal London-based act, David Cronenberg's Wife
Mission
Live and Last
Allegedly final live offering on double CD from Gothic group the Mission, which was recorded at one of the bands' final shows in London in 2008
Staff Benda Bilili
Tres Tres Fort
Surprisingly uplifting and funky debut album from Staff Benda Bilili, who are a group of Congo-based paraplegic street musicians
Various
A Psychedelic Guide to Monsterism Island
Eclectic and eccentric entirely instrumental album, which featuring tracks by musicians such as Jerry Dammers, Gruff Rhys and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, takes its inspiration from the cartoons of Welsh illustrator and cartoonist, Pete Fowler
Storsveit Nix Noltes
Royal Family-Divorce
Rewarding second album from energetic eleven member Icelandic instrumental group Storsveit Nix Noltes, who have taken a collection of traditional Bulgarian and Balkan folk songs and given them a modern arrangement
Great Crusades
Keep Them Entertained
Hit and miss sixth album from manic Chicago-based band the Great Crusades, who when theyt stick to their rockabilly and blues roots continue to excel
Howling Bells
Radio Wars
Mainstream. long overdue second album from Australian band Howling Bells, which moves away from the some of the darkness that msde them so original and compelling
Sergeant Buzfuz
High Slang
Difficult-to-pigeonhole fourth album from versatile London band Sergeant Buzfuz, which originally began as a solo project for originally Sheffield-based singer-songwriter Joe Murphy but has now extended into a five peice band
Screaming Mimi
Electric Thighs
Satirical country/surf punk on strong second single from Sheffield-based guitar act, Screaming Mimi
Gallon Drunk
Live at Klub 007
Fresh-sounding live album recorded at a gig in the Czech Republic from Gallon Drunk, who while being influenced by the Birthday Party and the Doors, continue to sound original and exciting
Department S
My Coo Ca Choo
Somewhat needless and unnecessary remixes of cover of the old Alvin Stardust song from early 80's band Department S, who have reformed after over 25 years apart
Frank Turner
Long Live the Queen
Infectious new charity single from Frank Turner, which about the death of a close friend from breast cancer is both upbeat and life-affirming
Society of Imaginary Friends
The Moors
Atmospheric and hypnotic soundscapes on new EP from the cinematic and folk-tinged Society of Imaginary Friends
Underground Railroad
Sticks and Stones
Often enthralling 80's influenced post punk on second album from France-formed, but now London-based group, Underground Railraod
Wintermute
Fun with Wizard Stencils
Somewhat clinical-sounding debut EP from self-proclaimed math pop act Wintermute, who shine better as a live act
TV Smith
In the Arms of My Enemy
Fantastic and thoughtful latest solo album from TV Smith, the former front man with the Adverts, who nearly thirty years on since their break-up continues to maintain punk sensibility
Kick in the Eye
Sea of Bitterness
Appealing latest album from Vancouver-based husband-and-wife duo Kick in the Eye who have abandoned the lo-fi rock and roll sound of their past recordings to come back with a bubblegum pop sound
Scaramanga Six
Walking Through Houses
Catchy and dramatic latest single from Yorkshire-based five-piece group, the Scaramanga Six
Sons And Daughters
This Gift
Dark and surf-rockabilly influenced latest single from Sons and Daughters, taken from their bestselling album of the same name
Ray
Death in Fiction
Psychedelic and literary-influenced melancholic fourth album from excellent London band, Ray
Nozzle
Empires
Accessible and thoroughly enjoyable second album from Nozzle, the project of former New Model Army guitarist Dave Blomberg
3 Daft Monkeys
Social Vertigo
Eastern European influenced folk psychedelia on excellent fourth album from 3 Daft Monkeys
Horrorpops
Kiss Kiss Kill Kill
Fine cinema-influenced third album from psychobilly/Gothic Danish band, Horrorpops
Great Crusades
Keep Them Entertained
Angry and energetic sixth album from Chicago-based band, the Great Crusades
Various
Brew Records : Volume One
Diverse compilation and first CD from the new Brew label, which showcases some of the best bands on the Leeds scene