ALBUM REVIEWS
The Royston Club’s ‘Songs For The Spine’ proves they are amongst the best upcoming bands
The Wrexham quartet have successfully created an album full of deeply emotional lyricism and powerful instrumentation.
Osees’ ‘ABOMINATION REVEALED AT LAST’ proves that the band still have more bite, even on their 29th studio album
The album harnesses a fresh and angry sound, one fans have been hoping for.
Wombo’s newest album ‘Danger in Fives’ is refreshingly original
The Louisville trio embrace experimentation on their latest album.
Hayley Williams’ ‘Ego’ is a beautiful mess — and that’s the point
The Paramore frontwoman shares seventeen singles.
Autocamper deliver a sincere debut full of jangly charm and heartfelt pop
On their long-awaited debut, the Manchester band channel the nostalgic pop of indie legends and a wealth of memorable melodies into something strikingly their own.
Wet Leg explores themes of lust and male rage on their sophomore record
‘moisturizer’ sees the Isle of Wight double down on their signature punch and, this time, it’s thirstier and angstier than ever.
Smut burns bright in their third album ‘Tomorrow Comes Crashing’
Returning with a new rhythm, the Chicago band deliver an electrifying new sound.
‘Virgin’ sees Lorde desperately trying to escape her past self to secure freedom and independence
‘Virgin’ comes as a complete reinvention following the critical and commercial disappointment of 2021’s ‘Solar Power’.
Loyle Carner shines with ‘hopefully !’
The album comes ahead of his headline set at Glastonbury and his KOKO warm-up show this October.
Sea Lemon releases debut album ‘Driving For A Prize’
The Seattle singer-songwriter’s debut album is a treasure trove for shoegaze listeners.
‘Different Talking’ by Frankie Cosmos: Making your 20s a little more bearable
The new album is full of seventeen relatable tracks.
Little Simz shares new album ‘Lotus’
Little Simz returns in an emotionally raw, yet powerful project.
HAIM are doing what they want and say ‘I quit’ on their new album
The sisters guide us through a messy breakup while leaping between 70s classic rock, R&B and hip hop to produce a confident and honest album of breakup songs.
Finn Wolfhard reflects on youth and Hollywood in debut ‘Happy Birthday’
The actor and singer is divulging old and new feelings in his debut solo album.
Sports Team return with an incredible bang on third album ‘Boys These Days’
The six-piece return with a bigger, bolder sound.
Horsemen of the A-rock-alypse: Ghost’s ‘Skeletá’
Back with a new frontman and a fresh lick of paint, the Swedish metal giants herald the end of all things with ten hair metal anthems on new album.
★★★★★
Tucker Wetmore releases debut album ‘What Not To’
The Country star shares his first album.
★★★½
Unbothered, Unapologetic, Unskippable: Self Esteem’s ‘A Complicated Women’
Twelve tracks of healing, satire, and feminist fury that say what your group chat’s been too tired to type.
Spacey Jane dive into the unknown on third record ‘If That Makes Sense’
The indie-rock quartet’s strength of sound and emotional fearlessness makes for their best album yet.