Reviews 
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2013-03-04
Off the Record Karl Bartos
A mixed manifestation of electronic pop from the former Kraftwerk-er.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2013-02-04
News From Nowhere Darkstar
Electro trio travels further from the dancefloor, picking up new tricks as they go.reviewed by Louis Pattison
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2013-01-28
How I Knew Her Nataly Dawn
Pomplamoose musician delivers a seductive and singular solo album.reviewed by John Aizlewood
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2013-01-23
Waiting for Something to Happen Veronica Falls
London indie quartet’s second album burns brightly, but briefly.reviewed by Chris Beanland
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2013-01-18
Wolf’s Law The Joy Formidable
The Joy Formidable prove that having stadium-sized ambitions needn’t neuter originality.reviewed by Ben Hewitt
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2013-01-16
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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2012-12-10
Yours Sincerely, Dr. Hardcore Gallops
Welsh outfit releases one of 2012’s most resounding debuts.reviewed by Reef Younis
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2012-09-10
Like I Used To Lucy Rose
A confident debut record that places Rose where she should be.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
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2012-08-28
Coexist The xx
Refined progression, this is the sound of a band both expanding and consolidating.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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2012-08-13
Family The Cast of Cheers
It’s got catchy choruses and rousing hooks, but originality’s gone AWOL on this debut.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-06-18
The House That Jack Built Jesca Hoop
A third set that’s broader, friskier and sharper than her previous LP.reviewed by Kevin Harley
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2012-06-11
The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do Fiona Apple
A great fourth album in a career not lacking for high points.reviewed by James Skinner
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2012-06-01
The National Health Maxïmo Park
Newcastle quintet goes Maxïmo Extremo for their fourth offering.reviewed by Camilla Pia
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2012-05-29
Anxiety Ladyhawke
Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2012-05-22
The Future of the Gravity Boy Infadels
A fine offering of upbeat and punchy electro-pop.reviewed by Luke Slater
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2012-05-21
Language Zulu Winter
This debut might lack a definite individuality, but it’s promising stuff nonetheless.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2012-05-21
An Awesome Wave Alt-J
A deeply exciting, original and inventive debut from recommended ones to watch.reviewed by Jen Long
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2012-05-04
Through the Night Ren Harvieu
Salford chanteuse delivers her share of astonishingly mature Big Pop Choruses.reviewed by David Sheppard
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2012-04-23
Master of My Make-Believe Santigold
On her sophomore LP, the singer proves she can still churn a pop groove.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
