Latest Rock & Indie Reviews 
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Meir Kvelertak
Eleven tracks of heavy metal excellence from the celebrated Norwegian sextet.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
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Understated Edwyn Collins
Knockout stuff that suggests Collins’ knack for melody remains intact.reviewed by Chris Parkin
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Sempiternal Bring Me the Horizon
A fourth album of successful progression from metallers with grander designs than most.reviewed by Mike Diver
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The Chronicles of Marnia Marnie Stern
Playful, dizzying, cloud-busting and, perhaps more so than ever before, serious.reviewed by Chris Parkin
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In Love Peace
Peace take the past and swish it about with a bit swagger, and the results are just dandy.reviewed by Matthew Horton
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Vanishing Point Mudhoney
Grunge originators show zero signs of mellowing.reviewed by Ben Myers
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Comedown Machine The Strokes
Brilliant pop songs – and sometimes that’s all that really matters.reviewed by James Skinner
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The Invisible Way Low
Twenty years into their career, Low have created one of their best albums yet.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
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Monkey Minds in the Devil’s Time Steve Mason
A sprawling, beautiful, brain-belch of an album from a never-dull artist.reviewed by Rich Hanscomb
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Bloodsports Suede
A passionate and seductive album which reminds us how distinctive this band can be.reviewed by Jaime Gill
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All Hail Bright Futures And So I Watch You From Afar
A ridiculously optimistic and happy third album from the Belfast band.reviewed by Mike Haydock
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If You Leave Daughter
A damaged debut, the way the hues of its bruises blend proving wholly hypnotic.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Life After Defo Deptford Goth
Soulfully articulated, machine-driven melancholia from rising south Londoner.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Pale Green Ghosts John Grant
Grant swaps pastoral 70s sounds for synth-pop on a stunning second solo LP.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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Urban Heat Island Night Works
Appealing solo debut from the former Metronomy man.reviewed by Chris Beanland
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Sound City: Real to Reel Various Artists
Dave Grohl and friends celebrate creativity and friendship on a mostly successful set.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
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Muchacho Phosphorescent
A vibrant, evocative LP, and a welcome addition to the Phosphorescent catalogue.reviewed by James Skinner
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Love From London Robyn Hitchcock
The erstwhile Soft Boy’s latest solo outing is a brooding, politicised set.reviewed by David Sheppard
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The Big Other Fiction
New music worth hearing from this articulate and intelligent London outfit.reviewed by Lou Thomas
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Graffiti on the Train Stereophonics
A relaxed eighth album from Kelly Jones and company.reviewed by Matthew Horton
