Reviews 
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2013-03-22
Understated Edwyn Collins
Knockout stuff that suggests Collins’ knack for melody remains intact.reviewed by Chris Parkin
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2013-03-18
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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2013-03-11
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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2013-03-06
Urban Heat Island Night Works
Appealing solo debut from the former Metronomy man.reviewed by Chris Beanland
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2013-03-01
The Big Other Fiction
New music worth hearing from this articulate and intelligent London outfit.reviewed by Lou Thomas
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2013-02-28
Thumbtacks and Glue Woodpigeon
A collection of strong emotions, gently expressed.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-02-25
The Stand-In Caitlin Rose
If Rose represents the future of American country music, it’s in safe hands.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-02-25
Ores & Minerals Mazes
Manchester trio’s second set captures their key elements in full colour.reviewed by Noel Gardner
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Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals
2013-02-20
Les Revenants Mogwai
The French undead inspire another very much alive Mogwai album.reviewed by Daniel Ross
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2013-02-11
Forever Endeavour Ron Sexsmith
Another great album from the Canadian, posing the question: why is he not bigger?reviewed by David Sheppard
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2013-01-17
The Flower Lane Ducktails
A work of insidious beauty: creeping, pervasive and better for it.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-01-07
Lady From Shanghai Pere Ubu
First new album for three years from Cleveland’s famously experimental sons.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2012-12-03
Moves Singing Adams
Never stating the obvious, an album that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2012-11-19
Wildlife The Lovely Eggs
Make no mistake, The Lovely Eggs are about as indie as indie gets.reviewed by Noel Gardner
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2012-10-08
GOOD DON'T SLEEP Egyptian Hip Hop
Slick yet oddball, fresh yet influenced by the past, this debut is a triumph.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2012-10-08
Twins Ty Segall
San Francisco songwriter’s latest LP is a rambunctious 35-minute blast.reviewed by James Skinner
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2012-10-05
Dept. of Disappearance Jason Lytle
Grandaddy frontman’s second solo LP is a set of impressive depth and scale.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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2012-09-26
Lonerism Tame Impala
Superbly psychedelic second set with a very British-sounding soul.reviewed by Martin Aston
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2012-09-24
The Bloom and the Blight Two Gallants
The two-piece carves out a distinctive, powerful identity all of its own.reviewed by James Skinner
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2012-09-21
Circles Moon Duo
Bright and confident, unafraid to revel in repetitious figures and fuzzy vocals.reviewed by James Skinner
