Sarah Rowland - Reviews
Goldfrapp
Upbeat 70s and 80s disco-influenced fifth album from the ever fluctuating and changing Goldfrapp
Joker's Daughter
Distinctive-sounding debut album from Joker's Daughter, the folk project of vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Helene Costas, and which features production work from Danger Mouse
Foxes!
Enjoyable second single from Brighton-based twee-folk act, Foxes!
Joe Gideon and the Shark
Consistently inventive and atmospheric debut album from London-based duo Joe Gideon and the Shark, which captures all the energy and power of their live shows
Ida Maria
Overly hasty re-release, which despite extra songs and a different track order, proves largely unnecessary of Swedish songwriter Ida Maria's energetic debut album from last year
Gregory and the Hawk
Alluring and unique folk rock on new album from Gregory and the Hawk, the project of New York-based singer songwriter Meredith Godreau
Spinto Band
Catchy second album from acclaimed American indie pop group the Spinto Band, which lives up to the expectations generated by their first album
Rose Kemp
Intense, but innovative third album from Cumbria-born singer-songwriter Rose Kemp, whose eclectic range of influences on it expand from Regina Spektor to Vashti Bunyan, Led Zeppelin to Tool and PJ Harvey to Rage Against The Machine, and which proves to be her most exprimental album to date
Ida Maria
Energetic, decepetively throwaway latest single from Swedish singer-songwriter, Ida Maria
Goldfrapp
Impressive fourth album from Goldfrapp, which finds the duo moving away from the dance electronica and ambience of the past and experimenting with an acoustic and indie folk sound
Goldfrapp
Stunning change of direction on new pop folk-influenced single, the first from their new album, for Goldfrapp
Ruby Suns
Stunning second album from New Zealand three piece the Ruby Suns, who make orchestral music with a breezy sound and quirky lyrics
Psapp
Catchy and quirky indiepop on reissue of 2005 debut album from British/German electronic duo, Psaap
Some Velvet Morning
Fine first single from their forthcoming debut album for London guitar trio Some Velvet Morning, who are reminiscent of the Police and Franz Ferdinand
Mr Hudson and the Library
Outstanding debut album from rising and offbeat new group Mr Hudson and the Library which takes 1940's influences and gives them a unique contemporary twist
Hermit Crabs
Unappealing indiepop on debut EP from new Glasgow-based group, the Hermit Crabs
Fulborn Teversham
Quirky and impossible-to-classify indie rock from Fulborn Teversham, the latest Pickled Egg label signing
Fallopian
Fun throwaway pop on debut album from American group Fallopian who hint at deeper depths
Ian Fays
Unusual, but brilliant mix of whispering vocals and happy Casio style keyboard tunes on debut album from Californian group, the Ian Fays
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Distinctive debut album from stand out French actress Charlotte Gainsbourg, the daughter of the infamous singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg and acrtess and singer Jane Birkin