Smith Westerns – Dye It Blonde
Chicago trio expertly recreate the likes of Suede and Teenage Fanclub on their second album. Continue reading
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Darren Hayman – January Songs
We chart ex-Hefner frontman Darren Hayman’s epic attempt to write, record and release a song a day in January. Continue reading
Free Swim – Yolanda the Panda EP
One of the UK’s most eccentric new bands are back this time with a concept EP about a mountaineering panda. Continue reading
Sic Alps – Napa Asylum
This San Francisco band has arguably created the first genuine punk album of the year. Continue reading
Django Django Consider Legal Action Over Cricket World Cup Advert Music
Django Django claim music in ICC Cricket World Cup advert has more than a passing similarity to their single ‘Wor’. Continue reading
Reef and Toploader to Play Godney Gathering
Recently reformed 1990s indie rockers Reef and Toploader are headlining a one day festival taking place in Somerset this July. Continue reading
Darren Hayman – Arthur the Dog
Darren Hayman has written a song about my dog Arthur who went missing for five nights. Continue reading
Daniel Martin Moore – In The Cool Of The Day
It’s a tough ask to expect a secular audience to enjoy an album of hymns and indeed a religious audience to enjoy the work of a Sub Pop artist. Continue reading
The Dark Water Hymnal – Collapse The Structure
Second album from this Austin, Texas, indie-folk band is full of UK influences, especially James. Continue reading
King James – King James
A beautiful and intriguing debut from one of the UK’s best new folk acts. Continue reading