Reviews 
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2013-03-18
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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2013-03-18
On Floating Bodies Conquering Animal Sound
Second set from Glaswegian electro duo, successfully expanding their debut’s palette.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2013-02-11
Honeys P***** Jeans
A noise that blurs boundaries of ugly and beautiful in poleaxing style.reviewed by Jimmy Martin
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2013-02-11
Amok Atoms for Peace
Radiohead frontman remains instantly recognisable despite electronic disguise.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
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2013-01-25
Pedestrian Verse Frightened Rabbit
Tales that hone in on the personal to enthralling and humanising effect.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-01-11
Stud Fat Goth
Dundee alt-rock trio offers more than just a mirthsome moniker.reviewed by Ben Myers
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2013-01-07
Tape One Young Fathers
Edinburgh-based rap trio impresses with this potential-rich collection.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-11-02
Whatever Gets You Through the Night Various Artists
A collection of Scottish artists’ songs for the wee small hours.reviewed by Johnny Sharp
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2012-10-08
Cokefloat! PAWS
Agonisingly personal music, poured straight from the heart – just as punk should be.reviewed by Mike Haydock
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2012-10-01
Archipelago Hidden Orchestra
Despite moments of distinction, this second LP doesn’t stand up to repeat listens.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
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2012-10-01
New Relics Errors
A welcome eight-tracker from the always impressive Glasgow trio.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-10-01
Silver Age Bob Mould
A man doing what he does best, enjoying his very own silver age.reviewed by Louis Pattison
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2012-09-24
Meat + Bone The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
After eight years out, the Blues Explosion slip their bellbottoms back on.reviewed by Stevie Chick
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2012-09-24
Reconstructed: The Best of DJ Shadow DJ Shadow
A (mostly) marvellous snapshot of a supreme production talent.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-09-03
Algiers Calexico
Calexico have lost none of their power to evoke and enthral.reviewed by James Skinner
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2012-09-03
Fused Sucioperro
The Ayrshire trio serves up some stunningly heavy guitar pop on album four.reviewed by Brad Barrett
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2012-09-03
Centipede Hz Animal Collective
A ninth studio set that will infect you, quite deliciously, for the foreseeable.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-08-24
Summer Special Euros Childs
A perfect little world of mid-tempo, piano-based, chorus-heavy impressions.reviewed by Martin Aston
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2012-08-24
Sun Cat Power
A brave and adventurous change in direction from Chan Marshall.reviewed by James Skinner
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2012-07-23
Something for the Weakened Meursault
A successful sideways step for the Edinburgh band, embracing a more natural sound.reviewed by Noel Gardner
