Review of 'Imaginal Disk' by Magdalena Bay

Mag Bay’s synthpop sci-fi opera deserves all the praise it’s getting.

Review of ‘Chromakopia’ by Tyler, the Creator

Tyler, the Creator wrestles with the idea of becoming Tyler, the Procreator.

Review of 'Knower Forever' by Knower

The fact Knower aren’t more well-known is an absolute crime. The duo’s latest jazz-funk banger bonanza is one of the most fun albums I’ve heard in a while.

Review of ‘Post-American’ by MSPAINT

Mississippi band MSPAINT make hip-hop-infused hardcore punk with synths – which is every bit as fun and unique as it sounds.

Double Review: 'Gigi's Recovery' by The Murder Capital and 'Food for Worms' by Shame

British/Irish post-punk continues to thrive in 2023. But it looks like spoken word is out, and singing is back in.

Review of 'I Love You Jennifer B' by Jockstrap

Jockstrap’s crazy debut album is definitely an AOTY contender.

Review of 'God's Country' by Chat Pile

Grab a teddy bear to cuddle. The new Chat Pile album is absolutely harrowing.

Review of ‘Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’ by Kendrick Lamar

Mr Morale & The Big Steppers is a masterpiece – and quite possibly my favourite Kendrick album to date.

Review of 'Glow On' by Turnstile

Turnstile craft the catchiest hardcore punk tunes known to man on their latest album Glow On.  

Review of 'Daddy's Home' by St. Vincent

St. Vincent’s new serving of 70s psychedelic sleaze somehow manages to be excitingly fresh. In fact, it’s one of the most exciting albums I’ve heard this year.

Double Review: 'Drunk Tank Pink' by Shame and 'For The First Time' by Black Country, New Road

If you’re a fan of unhinged noisy guitar bands in the vein of Idles or Fontaines DC, then you’ll love these two new albums from Shame and Black Country, New Road.

Review of 'The Ascension' by Sufjan Stevens

 

Sufjan’s new record is an outpouring of frustration – and the perfect soundtrack to 2020.

Review of 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters' by Fiona Apple

Was Pitchfork right to give this album a 10?

Review of '3:15:20' by Childish Gambino

Childish Gambino loves to surprise the hell out of his fans.

Review of 'Cuz I Love You' by Lizzo

Lizzo’s new pop album is more infectious than malaria.

Double Review: 'Acts of Fear And Love' by Slaves and 'Joy As An Act Of Resistance' by Idles

UK rock acts Slaves and Idles compete for the punk record of the year.

Review of 'TA13OO' by Denzel Curry

Denzel spits, sings and screeches on his most dynamic record to date.

Double Review: 'Virtue' by The Voidz and 'Boarding House Reach' by Jack White

Julian Casablancas adopts auto-tune and Jack White raps. Somehow it all works.

Review of 'Cocoa Sugar' by Young Fathers

Eclectic Edinburgh experimentalists Young Fathers attempt to make music that’s more ‘normal’.

Review of 'American Dream' by LCD Soundsystem

Do I move my feet or slit my wrists?