Darren Hayman – The Ship’s Piano
The busiest man in music releases a quiet and reflective album played on the ships piano of the title. Continue reading
Album Reviews
Protectors – The Stem & The Leaf EP
Northern indie rock is in safe hands judging by this latest release from Yorkshire’s Philophobia Music. Continue reading
Lullatone – Soundtracks for Everyday Adventures
One of Japan’s most innovative and friendly acts is back with a set of chamber pop tracks about everyday life. Continue reading
Roberts and Lord – Eponymous
Athmatic Kitty’s Rafter Roberts teams up with Simian’s Simon Lord with mixed results. Continue reading
Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell – Kite
Debut album from one of the contemporary UK folk scene’s brightest new acts. Continue reading
Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations
Josh Rouse unveils his new band, The Long Vacations, on his ninth long player and delivers his best album in years. Continue reading
Talk Talk – Laughing Stock/Mark Hollis – Mark Hollis (2011 reissues)
Talk Talk’s final masterpiece along with singer Mark Hollis’s only solo album get a welcome reissue on vinyl. Continue reading
MGMT – Late Night Tales
Brooklyn duo raid their record collection as they curate the latest in this laid back compilation series. Continue reading
Wilco – The Whole Love
Wilco’s 8th album, their first on their own label, shows that they are still one of the best bands in America. Continue reading
Stephin Merritt – Obscurities
Obscurities collects some previously unreleased or hard to find tracks from the various identities of the enigmatic Stephin Merritt. Continue reading