Zena Grieg - Reviews


Amy Macdonald

Amy Macdonald - Is This What You've Been Waiting For?

Rousing ode to resilience and indestructible hope on sixth album from Glaswegian singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald


Lucy Spraggan

Lucy Spraggan - Other Sides of the Moon

Authentic and resonating reimagining of her back catalogue on eighth album from Lucy Spraggan


Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo - I Forgive You

Second album from British award-winning singer and actor Cynthia Erivo which finds her on a powerful musical odyssey


Little Simz

Little Simz - Lotus

Lyrical, innovative ode to survival on sixth album from London rapper Little Simz


Morcheeba

Morcheeba - Escape The Chaos

Eleventh album from much acclaimed British trip-hop pioneers Morcheeba upon which they make a successful return to familiar territory


Garbage

Garbage - Let All That We Imagine Be The Light

Uncompromising journey through darkness and light on sixth album from post-punk act Garbage


Billy Nomates

Billy Nomates - Metalhorse

Impressive concept album from Bily Nomates, the nom de plume for Bristol-based post-punk singer-songwriter Victoria Ann Tor Maries, which makes an expressive journey towards catharsis


Lapsley

Lapsley - I'm a Hurricane, I'm a Woman In Love

Intimate and honest third album from Lapsley, who has an unconventional take on love


Eddie Chacon

Eddie Chacon - Lay Low

Cathartic, soulful journey on third solo album from Eddie Chacon, who was previously one-half of chart-topping R and B duo Charles and Eddie


PinkPantheress

PinkPantheress - Fancy That

Fun and distinctive latest mini-album from PinkPantheress, the project of self-styled ‘new nostalgic’ artist, Victoria Walker.


Circa Waves

Circa Waves - Death and Love Pt. 1

Deeply personal and resonating sixth album from Liverpool indie quartet Circa Waves


Taylor Austin Dye

Taylor Austin Dye - Sick of Me

Appealing combination of spirited country tunes and reflective lyrics on second album from Ketucky-born singer-songwriter Taylor Austin Dye


Valerie June

Valerie June - Owls, Omens and Oracles

Uplifting third album from Tennessee-born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June


Black Country, New Road

Black Country, New Road - Forever Howlong

Inventive change of style for Mercury Priize-nominated Cambridgeshire sextet Black Country, New Road


Kate Daisy Grant and Nick Pynn

Kate Daisy Grant and Nick Pynn - Songs For The Trees

Ethereal latest album from singer-songwriter and musician Kate Daisy Grant and multi-instrumentalist Nick Pynn


Darkness

Darkness - Dreams On Toast

Flamboyant and semi-parodic latest album from heavy rock band The Darkness proves to be an album with attitude


Maurice

Maurice - Bulldog

Intriguing debut album from atmospheric French-American band Maurice which is dedicated to joy and rebellion


Martin Carthy

Martin Carthy - Tranform Me Then Into a Fish

Vibrant musical reimagining of his 1965 self-titled debut album from celebrated folk musician Martin Carthy


Lathums

Lathums - Matter Does Not Define

Engaging and evocative third album from indie rock band The Lathums


Horrors

Horrors - Night Life

Bleak ninth album from English rock band The Horrors which proves to be an intense, immersive experience