Reviews 
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2013-02-26
Character Julia Kent
A gorgeous half-portrait, when it peaks, of enjoyable, gritty complexity.reviewed by Daniel Ross
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2013-02-15
Talé Salif Keita
A loveable enough effort from the Malian star.reviewed by Jon Lusk
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2013-01-21
Nunca Te Vi De Boa Sexy Fi
Strong and varied set from this hard-to-pigeonhole Brazilian duo.reviewed by David Katz
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2012-12-03
Fear and the Framing Jessica Sligter
Deliriously expressive and occasionally brilliant stuff from the Dutch songwriter.reviewed by Noel Gardner
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2012-11-12
Salmesykkel Moskus
A quiet joy of a debut album from this new Norwegian piano trio.reviewed by Peter Marsh
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2012-11-05
Mercurial Balm Food
These tracks merge to form a compelling, continuous whole.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
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2012-10-20
There Were Seven The Herbaliser
Repeated listens of this finely realised album are an enjoyable must.reviewed by Ian Roullier
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2012-10-17
1982 + BJ Cole 1982 + BJ Cole
Pedal steel maestro hooks up with enigmatic Norwegian trio.reviewed by Spencer Grady
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2012-10-15
Lund Quartet Lund Quartet
Bristol quartet impresses with an ambitious, individual debut collection.reviewed by John Eyles
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2012-10-08
Live Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin
A hair-raising and dazzling celebration of Ronin’s considerable achievements to date.reviewed by Sid Smith
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2012-08-02
Didymoi Dreams Sidsel Endresen & Stian Westerhus
An enthralling collaboration between the vocalist and guitarist.reviewed by Peter Marsh
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2012-07-30
Whompyjawed The Black Twig Pickers
Exuberant and joyful are the key words on these extended hoedowns.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2012-07-05
Hatchling Emily Portman
Portman’s natural niceness lets her down slightly on this mythology-driven second set.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
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2012-06-25
What Took You So Long Espen Eriksen Trio
Its slice of Manilow magic is just one highlight on this ice-cool instrumental set.reviewed by Spencer Grady
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Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals
2012-04-23
Nino Rota Collector Nino Rota
These original recordings possess a magical charm.reviewed by Adrian Edwards
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2012-03-26
Urstan Mairi Morrison & Alasdair Roberts
Roberts shows, time and again, there’s life in the old songs yet.reviewed by Chris Parkin
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2012-02-23
A Victim of Stars 1982-2012 David Sylvian
A timely reminder that the mainstream's been able to accommodate many kinds of magic.reviewed by Iain Moffatt
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2012-02-20
Field Drawings Ryan Teague
An elegant, fastidiously constructed album from the Bristol composer.reviewed by David Sheppard
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2012-02-08
Rolling Bomber Erland Dahlen
Star Norwegian drummer goes solo with a sometimes creepy debut LP.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
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2012-01-30
Portico Quartet Portico Quartet
An endlessly absorbing third LP from the inspired jazz outfit.reviewed by Chris Parkin
