LA Priest - Gene
An album that feels rich, rewarding and proudly of its own world.
4th June 2020, 7:55am
James Bentley
Do Nothing - Zero Dollar Bill
One of the most complete EPs of 2020 so far.
9th April 2020, 7:58am
Purity Ring - WOMB
Not quite the modern reinvention it should be.
2nd April 2020, 7:55am
Talk Show - These People
It suggests a richer palette of influences, with darkwave and ‘80s goth pop.
26th March 2020, 7:55am
Ringo Deathstarr - Ringo Deathstarr
A derisive retread of sounds that feels well past its sell-by date.
26th March 2020, 7:50am
Muncie Girls - B-Sides The Point
Should American teen movies fall back into fashion any time soon, there’s a soundtrack here ready for it.
12th March 2020, 7:56am
Fake Laugh - Dining Alone
Liberating, if not a tad ungrounded at points.
12th March 2020, 7:56am
Christine and the Queens - La vita nuova
Christine is still truly in a league of her own.
28th February 2020, 11:18am
Interview
Albums of 2020: Dream Wife
Not content with putting out an incendiary debut, Dream Wife spent their first years creating an inclusive world around them. Now, they’re getting ready to welcome everyone back in for a second time.
21st February 2020, 12:00am
Interview
Indie music’s bizarrest new bunch: FEET
Meet the group leaving a trail of madcap destruction wherever they go.
9th December 2019, 12:00am
Live Review
Foals bring sweaty chaos as The Great Escape’s returning heroes
Squid, Viagra Boys and The Nude Party were the day’s brightest new hopes.
5th December 2019, 12:00am
Live Review
Confidence Man, Another Sky, Fat White Family and more bring The Great Escape 2019 to a varied and excitable close
Day three and the highlights are still going strong…
5th December 2019, 12:00am
Willie J Healey - Hello Good Morning
Willie’s knack for a hook is on full display.
14th November 2019, 7:58am
Yak - Atlas Complex
The band - once in danger of stalling - are firmly on their feet.
31st October 2019, 7:58am
Interview
Deep DIIV
Over the last chequered decade, Cole Smith and his band have weathered all kinds of personal and public storms. With ‘Deceiver’ they’re finally addressing those issues and emerging out the other side.
14th October 2019, 12:00am
Big Thief - Two Hands
A blissful listen from start to finish.
10th October 2019, 7:58am
Kim Gordon - No Home Record
Like with the best moments of her career, she is uncompromising in her artistic vision.
10th October 2019, 7:57am
BODEGA - Shiny New Model
On this highly danceable new addition they barely make a mis-step.
10th October 2019, 7:56am
Live Review
Surfbort, Crack Cloud, Pottery and more shine bright on Day One of The Great Escape 2019
Chai, The Murder Capital, Yak and a whole host of others descended on Brighton for the annual new band fest.
5th October 2019, 12:00am
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Ghosteen
Magnificently composed and emphatically emotive, ‘Ghosteen’ is an unforgettable piece of work.
4th October 2019, 7:57am
Feature
A brief look into… black midi’s ‘schlagenheim’
Ahead of the 2019 Hyundai Mercury Prize, we’ve taken a brief look at some of the shortlisted albums.
16th September 2019, 12:00am
Pixies - Beneath The Eyrie
It still captures the spirit of Pixies in a way that’s extremely satisfying.
13th September 2019, 7:55am
Alex Cameron - Miami Memory
It’s the strength of songwriting that makes ‘Miami Memory’ work.
13th September 2019, 7:55am
Feature
Cate Le Bon talks ‘Reward’: “Music became my cathartic outlet at night”
Ahead of the Hyundai Mercury Prize, she gives us a bit of insight into her unexpected fifth album.
13th September 2019, 12:00am
Featuring Green Day, English Teacher, Everything Everything, Caity Baser and more!