MERCURY REV: lush jazz meets epic storytelling in their boldest release yet
Mercury Rev's Born Horses pairs lush jazz arrangements with spoken word vocals, creating a bold, introspective alt-rock experience.
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POM POKO soar with CHAMPION: an energetic and inventive indie rock gem
Norwegian four-piece Pom Poko already have 2021’s excellent Cheater in their discography, and third album Champion should earn them more fans again.
HUMANIST: Rob Marshall embraces vulnerability & light on latest album
On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World has a more defined sound than Humanist's last album, one which lets in light and highlights vulnerability in these songs’ themes.
On the first DIRTY THREE album since 2012, the spirit remains strong
On the first album since 2012 from Warren Ellis, Mick Turner and Jim White as the Dirty Three, their spirit still courses.
One of post-rock’s Big Four, EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY make a resonating return with END
One of post-rock's Big Four, Explosions in the Sky's signature soundscapes make their latest album, End, a resonating return.
James Acaster’s musical brainchild TEMPS let loose on PARTY GATER PURGATORY
James Acaster's lockdown brainchild Temps embrace experimentation and collaboration on album Party Gator Purgatory with untamed moments of lyricism, brake-less rap, unsettling basslines, and infectious pop melodies.
BC CAMPLIGHT turns a far-from-perfect personal situation into the perfect musical result
BC Camplight's exceptional new album, The Last Rotation Of Earth, was born out of personal struggles; a unique blend of humor and heartfelt reflections, creating a captivating musical experience.
With MOGWAI’s Stuart Braithwaite in the mix, SILVER MOTH release stunning album recorded in just 8 days
Silver Moth’s Black Bay, recorded in just eight days with Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai, offers a mix of slow-burning and impactful tracks, including Gaelic-inspired songs that transport you to the Outer Hebrides.
Electro-goth head LIELA MOSS searches for empathy on third album
Liela Moss' Internal Working Model carries considerable weight, performing synthpop manoeuvres in the dark, from anxious paranoia to utter discombobulation.
A.A. WILLIAMS third album is richly rewarding gothic alt-rock
Leaving the listener to draw their own conclusion, As the Moon Rests challenges faith and devotion.
BLUE LUMINAIRE: a dark aural escape on debut album TERROIR
Fragile and moving, Blue Luminaire's debut album Terroir offers an authentic aural escape route from the dark night of the soul.
“It’s not apocalyptic – it’s about rebirth” – Scottish composer C DUNCAN talks lyrics, harpsichords & endings
Rhonda Lee Reali was enraptured recently by Alluvium, the latest album by Scottish musician Christopher ‘C’ Duncan - so much so she had a chat with him about it.