Reviews 
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2013-02-23
Birthdays Keaton Henson
Henson’s stripped-back sound is almost shocking in its purity.reviewed by Martin Aston
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2013-02-09
Holy Fire Foals
The Oxford outfit finally evolves a sound to suit its mainstream status.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2013-02-09
Lonesome Dreams Lord Huron
A rootsy, all-American affair offering an ingenuous, prairie-wide signature.reviewed by David Sheppard
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2013-02-02
Let It All In I Am Kloot
A consistently intriguing album which may prove more enduring than its predecessor.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
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2013-02-02
Milo Greene Milo Greene
A subtle spell is cast by this gentle collection of songs.reviewed by Mike Haydock
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2013-01-26
Mala Devendra Banhart
A sense of love and lightness lingers after this eighth album has run its course.reviewed by Laura Barton
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2013-01-26
Jama Ko Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba
One of Mali’s most popular artists continues to impress on the global stage.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2012-12-15
Ways to Forget Clock Opera
A product of perfectionism, but one where mechanical process obscures its human presence.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
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2012-12-15
Back Into the Woods Ed Harcourt
Harcourt’s sixth album features moments of deft, delicate brilliance.reviewed by Jaime Gill
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2012-12-01
Dark Black Kristina Train
An extraordinary record from a singer previously overlooked.reviewed by John Aizlewood
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2012-11-24
The Bravest Man in the Universe Bobby Womack
Eighteen years after his last new material, the soul legend is back.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
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2012-11-17
Dead & Born & Grown The Staves
Personal tales told by three sisters dabbling in very Americana-flavoured folk.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
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2012-11-03
The Soul Sessions Vol 2 Joss Stone
Stone returns to her covers comfort zone, with excellent results.reviewed by John Aizlewood
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2012-10-13
Arkeology World Party
Back at last for a little life laundry, Karl Wallinger unlocks his archive.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
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2012-09-22
I Know What Love Isn’t Jens Lekman
The Swedish singer’s third set feels like a fresh start.reviewed by Luke Slater
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Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals
2012-08-25
Music Is Better Than Words Seth MacFarlane
An unexpected but endearing valentine to the 1940s and 50s.reviewed by Adrian Edwards
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2012-08-25
From the Roots Up Delilah
With an inimitable voice and a charismatic presence, Delilah is pop royalty in waiting.reviewed by Al Fox
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2012-08-18
Something for the Weakened Meursault
A successful sideways step for the Edinburgh band, embracing a more natural sound.reviewed by Noel Gardner
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2012-08-11
I Was a Cat from a Book James Yorkston
The emotion and honesty on display are qualities that will never go out of style.reviewed by James Skinner
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2012-08-11
Key to the Kuffs JJ DOOM
A terrific collaboration between two of hip hop’s maverick talents.reviewed by Noel Gardner
