Tom Fogarty - Reviews
Kula Shaker
Uplifting fifth album and first record in six years from 90's group, Kula Shaker
Brian James
Exuberant latest studio album from punk pioneer and former Damned member, Brian James.
Buster Shuffle
Slow-burning third album from energetic Cockney ska outfit Buster Shuffle, which finds them abandoning some of their former playfulness for a newfound maturity and sense of direction
Bis
Exuberant yet dark long-awaited fourth album from Glasgow electro pop trio, Bis
Gilbert Linley
Mellow second album of superb experimental rock from Gilbert, the project of London-based musician and Engineers drummer, Matthew Gilbert Linley
Maison Neuve
Wistful and enigmatic debut album from French band Maison Neuve, who sing in both English and French
Corridor
Flawed and self-indulgent, yet also impressive lush-sounding guitar music from Corridor, the project of Los Angeles-based musician, Michael Quinn
Layabouts
Eclectic and passionate second album from rising Madrid-based band the Layabouts, which incorporates together among other things elements of punk, 50's rock 'n' roll and heavy rock
Souvaris
Intelligent and confident third album from Nottingham-based experimental and instrumental group, Souvaris
Wild Mercury Sound
Dynamic debut single from surprisingly polished teenage guitar act, the Wild Mercury Sound
Arabrot
Strong combination of both the highbrow and the lowbrow on fifth album from Norwegian noise act, Arabrot
Twilight Singers
Confident and energetic, yet somewhat restrained first album in five years from New Orleans indie rock act the Twlight Singers