Lightning Seeds
See You in the Stars
Evocative and emotionally powerful first album in eighteen years from the Lightning Seeds, which proves worth the long wait
Howard Jones
The 12″ Album + 12″ers Vol. 2
Pleasurable and undemanding double album reissue of remixes from 80's synth act Howard Jones
Dead South
Easy Listening for Jerks Parts 1 and 2
Volatile but impressive double pack covers EPs from quirky bluegrass punks The Dead South
Ian M. Bailey
Shots of Sun
Enjoyable 60's -influenced folk pop on new EP from UK singer-songwriter and guitarist Ian M. Bailey,. the first of a series of planned collaborations with Daniel Wylie of Cosmic Rough Riders
Sonia
Everybody Knows - The SIngles Box Set
Pure pop perfection on six CD box set from Hit Factory starlet Sonia
Django Django
Glowing in the Dark
Uplifting and memorable fourth album from critically acclaimed London-based art rock band Django Django
My Darling Clementine
Country Darkness
Excellent and unpredictable set of Elvis Costello covers from country duo My Darling Clementine
Baked A La Ska
Skalloween
Superb fifth albm from eleven-piece ska band Baked A La Ska who take an electic bunch of source material and give it a satisfyingly spooky sound
Her Crooked Heart
To Love To Live To Leave
Musically complex second album from Her Crooked Heart, the moniker for New York-based singer-songwriter Rachel Reis, proves highly personal but accessible
Alvarez Theory
The Alvarez Theory
Engaging eponymous debut album from London-based Americana/folk five-piece the Alvarez Theory, which includes well-crafted tales of about small town heroes and bar flies
Embrooks
We Who Are
Essential limited only vinyl only first album in fourteen years from 60’s-influenced Medway-based trio the Embrooks
David Bromberg
The Player: A Retrospective
First-rate compilation of early 70's material from Californian singer-songwriter David Bromberg whose name might not be instantly recognisable but whose trademark guitar fingerpicking has been very influential.
Ben Bedford
The Hermit’s Spyglass
Lyrical and intirguing if brief trip to the Prairie State with one man band Ben Bedord and his cat
Simon Stanley Ward and The Shadows of Doubt
Songs from Various Places
Amusing but accomplished second album from eclectic London-based folk musician and stand-up comedian Simon Stanley Ward
Telescopes
Exploding Head Syndrome
Discordant but often riveting and surprising eleventh album from experimental noise rock act the Telecopes
Last Day Sect
The Gothic Novel
Mesmerising and terrifying concept debut album on Gothic novels from supergroup trio Last Day Sect
Kaz Murphy
Ride Out the Storm
Fine fourth solo album from Americana storyteller Kat Murphy who sets out to explore life's predicaments in detail but also with a relaxed and engaging style
J. Allen
Oh Oblivion
Ethereal and orchestral vinyl only first single in two years from New York-based singer-songwriter J. Allen
Neville Staple
Return of Judge Roughneck
Excellent new solo album from Original Rude Boy Neville Staple, who has recreateds his famous Judge Roughneck persona
Aaron Keylock
Cut Against the Grain
First-rate debut album from teenage blues sensation Aaron Keylock in which trying to separate the music from the myth-making proves a challenge yet it also has its own kind of magic
Fairport Convention
Live 1974
Fabulous folk gem from the legendary Fairport Convention featuring the late Sandy Denny on lead vocals recorded live in New York in 1974
Embrooks
Nightmare/Helen
Dirty and distorted but compelling first single in ten years from self-proclaimed hottest freakbeat trio in the UK, the Embrooks
B Movie
Climate of Fear
Well-crafted latest album from cinematic 80's-formed electronic outfit, B-Movie
Ruth Theodore
You Can’t Help Who You Love
Off-kilter but compelling pop with her new single from London-based singer-songwriter, Ruth Theodore
SMASH Fashion
Junkie Luck
Impressive vinyl only single from sardonic Los Angeles-based outfit, SMASH Fashion
Van Susans
Seagulls
Melancholically beautiful new single from London-based alternative folk-rock outfit, Van Susans
Ordinary Boys
The Ordinary Boys
Enjoyable first album in a decade from the Ordinary Boys, which finds them still not having entirely shaken off the Madness associations of the past yet also having moved on
Various
Go Cat Go! The Essential Rockabilly Collection
Appealing collection of rockabilly classic and rare cuts, which while rough aaroudn the edges, still is worthy of time and attention
James
La Petite Mort
Memorable latest album from 90's chart-toppers James, which was inspired in part by the deaths of singer Tim Booth's mother and best friend
Hallock Hill
Kosloff Mansion
Compelling minimalism on fourth album from Hallock Hill, the project of New York ambient musician Tom Lecky, which as well as appearing on CD also appears in a limited vinyl edition of two hundred copies
Charlie Tipper Experiment
Ride Out
Potentially promising one-track single from Bristol indie pop group the Charlie Tipper Experiment, ruined by its indistinctive vocals
Graham Day and the Forefathers
Love Me Lies/30-60-90
Excellent debut single from Medway garage-rock supergroup Graham Day and the Forefathers, who cover themselves with a rough and ready old Prisoners song
Pixies
Indie Cindy
Charismatic and unpredictable first album in twenty-two years from seminal alt.rock giants, Pixies
Farao
EP
Hypnotic and sinister-sounding debut EP from mysterious Norwegian singer, Farao
Marc Almond
Tasmanian Tiger EP
Sparklingly eclectic and energetic new five-song EP from Marc Almond
Nina Persson
Animal Heart
Confident and impressive debut solo album from Cardigans lead singer, Nina Persson
Lisa Stansfield
Seven
Elegant but predictable seventh album and first in ten years from British Soul giant, Lisa Stansfield
Kim Churchill
Some Days the Rain May Fall/Fear the Fire
Melancholic but compelling double A-side single from nomadic Australian musician, Kim Churchill
Emma Stevens
Enchanted
Uplifting debut album from much acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Emma Stevens
Math and Physics Club
Our Hearts Beat Out Loud
Superb indie pop on third album from Sacramento-based group, the Math and Physics Club
Gabriella Cilmi
The Sting
Accomplished and confident third album from Australian-Italian singer-songwriter Gabrielle Cilmi, which finds her moving in a striking new direction
Forest
Caramel Arms
Fantastic second EP from distorted Cambridge-based alternative rockers, Forest
Deaf Havana
Old Souls
Timeless and polished anthemic rock on third album from Norfolk-formed sextet Deaf Havana, who have recently supported Bruce Springsteen
Japanese Fighting Fish
Day Bomb
Urgent and compelling second album from improvisational lo-fi act Japanese Fighting Fish, which was recorded and mixed in garages and warehouses in their native London and New York
Wolfmoon
Wolfmoon
Uneven but ultimately appealing first ever reissue of 1969 Swamp Dogg-produced and written Southern soul/funk from Richmond, Virginia-based singer, Wolfmoon
Grand Opening
Don't Look Back into the Darkness
Melancholically beautiful and subtle fourth album from the Grand Opening, the project of Stockholm multi-instrumentalist John Roger Olsson
French Boutik
Ici Paris
Achingly hip but disappointing double seven inch second single from Paris-based indie pop act, French Boutik
Bad Shepherds
Mud, Blood and Beer
First-rate combination of covers including tracks by Madness and the Stranglers and for the first time also original material on third album from Adrian Edmondson's folk punks, the Bad Shepherds
Caviare Days
Who Deprived You of Your Smile?
Off-kilter psychedelia on excellent latest single from Swedish band, Caviare Days
Sleepmakeswaves
...And So We Destroyed Everything
Epic and cinematic post rock on imaginative debut album from Sydney-based instrumental group, Sleepmakeswaves
Gentleman's Dub Club
Give It Away
Hypnotic latest single from politically conscious nine-piece reggae act, Gentleman's Dub Club.
Belle Ghoul
Saturday Knife Fight
Instantly catchy yet unpredictable limited edition vinyl only single from Belle Ghoul, whose members include Electric Six member Christopher Tait and Patti Smith's daughter Jesse Smith
Guilty Ones
Conquer the World
Tantalisingly brief new single from oddball London-based group, the Guilty Ones
Mexico Indigo
The Trumpet
Competent but also uninspiring debut single from London-based trio, Mexico Indigo
Common Tongues
Tether and Twine
Satisfying debut EP from choral-sounding Brighton-based indie guitar act, Common Tongues
Sarah Blasko
God-Fearing
Strings-oriented and dark download only latest single from fourth album ofAustralian singer-songwriter, Sarah Blasko
Dear Reader
Rivonia
Heartfelt third album from Dear Reader, the project of South African singer-songwriter Cheri MacNeil, in which she reflects upon her home country
Man Without Machines
The Kreuzberg Press
Versatile electronica on debut album from Dundee-based five-piece Man Without Machines, who take their main influences from 80's synth pop and European politics
They Might Be Giants
Nanobots
Brilliantly offbeat latest album from American alternative duo, They Might Be Giants
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
Push the Sky Away
Enthralling fifteenth album from Nick Cave and the bad seeds, which reflects on the invasive influence of the interent on 21st century culture