The Valley Arena : Take Comfort in Strangers

Emotions always seem to get in the way of a good album.

Ume : Urgent Sea

Some noise can be hostile.

The Perishers : Let There Be Morning

Icy Scandinavian pop, the way the Brits used to make.

Slow Dazzle : The View From the Floor

Mendoza Line members confound expectations with Velvets-inspired record.

DDM : Snow on the TV

Emphasis on the second ‘D’

OCS : 3 & 4

A short-ish double album long on great tunes.

Scout Niblett : Kidnapped by Neptune

Contradicting styles and sounds all from the same voice.

Crystal Skulls : Blocked Numbers

One guy’s opinion on a great debut record.

Deathray Davies : The Kick and the Snare

Fun, energetic power pop from Texan mainstays.

Emiliana Torrini Fisherman's Woman review

Emilíana Torrini : Fisherman’s Woman

An intimate, yet outstanding effort from the Icelandic-Italian singer/songwriter

Ellen Allien : Thrills

Electroclash loves the ladies.

Gomez : Out West

Live document of the UK’s jammiest band.