Reviews
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2013-03-14
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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2013-03-08
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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2013-03-07
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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2013-03-04
Untogether Blue Hawaii
Few will grow tired of these intimate songs living in their headphones.reviewed by Jen Long
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2013-02-13
The New Life Girls Names
Belfast band reinvents its sound and comes up smelling of roses.reviewed by Mike Haydock
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2013-01-11
Wash the Sins Not Only the Face Esben and the Witch
Brighton band eschews cliché, sounding sleek, fluid and effortlessly modern on album two.reviewed by Martin Aston
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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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2013-01-02
Tape One Young Fathers
Edinburgh-based rap trio impresses with this potential-rich collection.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-11-19
Persistent Malaise Cold Pumas
The Brighton band makes these warm, intense and persistent jams their own.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2012-10-08
Your Friend, the Atom We Are the Physics
A splendid second album to make you gasp, giggle, and buzz like a broken television.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
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2012-10-02
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
New Relics Errors
A welcome eight-tracker from the always impressive Glasgow trio.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-10-01
Tender Opposites TOPS
The label that brought us Grimes births another bewitching talent.reviewed by Camilla Pia
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2012-09-24
Colonel Blood Fighting With Wire
A formidable comeback, this overdue second set finds its makers firing on all cylinders.reviewed by Rory McConnell
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2012-09-20
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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2012-09-10
Tragicomedies Rudi Zygadlo
A personal, intimate success for the evolving Scottish producer.reviewed by Noel Gardner
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2012-09-04
Furniture Race Horses
The Welsh outfit has matured, honing its craft, and the results are special indeed.reviewed by Mike Haydock
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2012-08-28
Fused Sucioperro
The Ayrshire trio serves up some stunningly heavy guitar pop on album four.reviewed by Brad Barrett
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2012-08-03
Tourist / Sleeper Seams
Producer’s double EP suggests he’ll have the capacity to dazzle, in time.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-07-30
Sod in the Seed EP WHY?
A six-track tour of WHY?’s wicked, warped and wonderful world.reviewed by James Skinner