Album Reviews

Brendan Benson: Dear Life (Third Man Records)
Power-pop polymath resumes his solo career with a loved-up collection that's (mostly) full of the joys of spring
Posted on Apr 17th, 2020
BC Camplight: Shortly After Takeoff (Bella Union)
Strong medicine indeed - fans of Eels, Sparklehorse and other masters of fucked-up 4am beauty, this one's for you
Posted on Apr 13th, 2020
Blushing: Blushing (Wallflower Records)
Texan dream pop quartet hit the bullseye with debut LP
Posted on Apr 5th, 2020
AM Clouds: Rainmaker (Self Released)
Oregon quartet return with sterling new LP with nods to classic rock and nineties indie
Posted on Apr 4th, 2020
The Roseline: GOOD/GRIEF (Self Released)
The seventh studio release from the purveyors of barn-storming country
Posted on Apr 3rd, 2020
Surrija: Surrija (Self Released)
Drawing inspiration from electronica and Nineties R&B, the classically trained California based singer issues a gem
Posted on Apr 2nd, 2020
Roedelius: Wahre Liebe (Bureau B)
Electro pioneer creates a sequel to a 1979 LP using the same equipment to excellent effect
Posted on Mar 31st, 2020
Arbouretum: Let It All In (Thrill Jockey)
US folk / alt. rock stalwarts notch up another solid addition to their storied catalogue
Posted on Mar 30th, 2020
Bobby Conn: Recovery (Tapete Records)
Steeped in debauchery yet a highly moral critic of contemporary America; sardonic as hell but sweetly sincere; a musical outsider with a penchant for stadium dynamics... Bobby Conn is a fascinating bundle of contradictions
Posted on Mar 30th, 2020
M Ward - Migration of Souls (Anti Records)
M Ward's slight but evocative collection of inter-galactic campfire ballads pays tribute to migrants past and present, real and imaginary
Posted on Mar 20th, 2020
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