Most Recent Reviews

	Dale Cooper and the Dictaphones: Metamanoir - CD Magnificent and atmospheric album from French band, Dale Cooper and the Dictaphones, which takes equal inspiration from both 1950's jazz and the soundtracks of David Lynch films
	Sharon Van Etten: Tramp - CD Ambitious and enthralling third album from New York-based singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten, which includes guest appearances from Zach Condon of Beirut, Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner, the National’s Aaron Dessner and the Walkmen's Matt Barrick
	Darren Hayman: January Songs - CD X2 Remarkably creative and consistent double album of songs from Darren Hayman, who set himself the challenge of writing and recording a new song every day over the month of January last year
	Anais Mitchell: Young Man in America - CD Exccellent first solo album in five years from Vermont-based folk artist and singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell, who combines simple, but strong narratives with powerful imagery
	Dan Sartain: Too Tough to Live - CD Infectious lo-fi mini-album from Birmingham, Alabama-based singer-songwriter Dan Sartain, which merges late 50's rock 'n' roll with a punk edge
	Francois and the Atlas Mountains: E Volo Love - CD Glorious third album, sung in both French and English, from Bordeaux-based based band Francois and The Atlas Mountains
	Nada Surf: The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy - CD Engaging and typically seemingly effortless combination of sing-a-long pop accessibility and quality foot-stomping rock on seventh album from New York-based alternative rockers, Nada Surf
	Lemonheads: Hotel Sessions - CD Acoustic and lo-fi album of hotel room recordings of largely previously released material from the Lemonheads, which provides a stop-gap in the now seven years absence of new material from them
	Modular: Sinfonías Para Terrícolas - CD Charming, if unoriginal 60's soundtrack-influenced pop sung in Spanish from Argentinian six piece, which grows with each listening
	Anthony Reynolds: Life's Too Long 1995-2011 - CD X2 Excellent double CD retrospective from Cardiff-based singer-songwriter and biographer Anthony Reynolds, which covers all aspects of his career from its start as front man with Jack to his current releases under his own name
	Bitch Magnet: Bitch Magnet - CD Box Melodic and intelligent post-hardcore from influential but horribly-named late 80's and early 90's Ohio-formed band Bitch Magnet, whose three albums have been released colelctively in one beautifully packaged set
	Black Bananas: Rad Times Xpress IV - CD Warped funk and glam rock on debut album from Black Bananas, the latest moniker for Royal Trux's Jennifer Herrema
	Gretchen Peters: Hello Cruel World - CD Intensely personal, but ultimately triumphant ninth solo album from Nashville-based Grammy nominee, Gretchen Peters
	Tindersticks: The Something Rain - CD Fine latest album from the much acclaimed Tindersticks, which proves to be slight departure from their usual sound
	Red Inspectors: Are We the Red Inspectors? Are We? - CD Fine debut album from London-based band the Red Inspectors whose influences include 60's film soundtracks, funk, lounge and electronica
	Ruth Moody: The Garden - CD Fantastic debut solo album from Ruth Moody, one of the singers in upon much acclaimed Canadian bluegrass act the Wailin' Jennys, in which she opens up and reveals many more musical sides than she has done before.
	fDeluxe: Gaslight - CD Unconventional and inventive combination of jazz, vintage funk and timeless balladry on new album from fDeluxe, who under their former name of The Family recorded an album with Prince in the 1980s
	Alberteen: Metal Book - CD Infectious guitar-led rock on brilliant debut album from Nottingham-based post punk group, Alberteen
	Madison Violet: The Good in Goodbye - CD Outstanding blend of country, folk and pop on latest album from harmonic Canadian duo, Madison Violet
	Butcher the Bar: For Each a Future Tethered - CD Optimistic and upbeat second album from Butcher the Bar, the moniker for inventive Manchester-based singer-songwriter Joel Nicholson.
	Owen: Ghost Town - CD Atmospheric, but enigmatic sixth album from Owen, the project of Chicago-based musician and guitarist Mike Kinsella, which while answering one question poses several more
	Birds of Passage: Winter Lady - CD Fragile and chilling second album from Birds of Passage, the project of musician Alica Merz, which captures the desolation of winter
	Woodbine & Ivy Band: Woodbine & Ivy Band - CD Imaginative dbeut abum from British duo the Woodbine & Ivy Band, which takes ten folk songs and both injects them with new arrangements, and also uses a different singer on each song
	Me and Cassity: Appearances - CD Innovative second album from Hamburg-based act Me and Cassity, the project of one-man band Dirk Darmstaedter, which combines together rock'n roll, pop music and Americana
	Gilbert: Wahoola! - CD Mellow second album of superb experimental rock from Gilbert, the project of London-based musician and Engineers drummer, Matthew Gilbert Linley
	Janice Graham Band: No Money Honey - 7" Instantly catchy second single from ska-influenced Manchester group Janice Graham Band, who, while drawing comparisons with the Arctic Monkeys and the Specials, have a distinctive sound of their own
	Doomed Bird of Providence: The Bell of the Jardines/The Death Flurry - CDS Compelling new double A-sided single from unique-voiced London-based outfit the Doomed Bird of Providence, which looks at the gruesome fates that fell upon two different sets of early Australian explorers
	Experimental Pop Band: Little Things - CDS Wonderfully downbeat latest single from durable, but overlooked Bristol-based indie pop group the Experimental Pop Band
	Kick Inside: Ever the Optimist - CDS Fine six song EP from Bristol-based band the Kick Inside which, while lacking the same energy of their live performances, puts life back into the indie pop genre
	Mouse Deer: Mouse Deer EP - CDS Uplifting indie pop on debut EP from Mouse Deer, the project of Bristol-based multi-instrumentalist Holly McIntosh
	Cornshed Sisters: Dance at My Wedding - CDS Delicate, but honest-sounding debut single from North East England-based sibling four-piece, the Cornshed Sisters
	Silver Factory: The Sun Shines Over You - 7" Excellent vinyl only debut four song EP from Byrds- influenced Leicester-based band, the Silver Factory