Craig Finn – Clear Heart Full Eyes
The Hold Steady front-man goes it alone with a more traditional sound on his first solo album Continue reading
First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar
Game changing album for the Swedish duo. Continue reading
Various – Sid Chip Sounds: The Music of the Commodore 64
Look back at the pioneers of computer game music Continue reading
Django Django – Django Django
Our top band to watch out for in 2011 delivers a storming debut album. Continue reading
Introducing…Unicorn Power
Ladies and gentlemen please be upstanding for Brighton synth pop-sters Unicorn Power. Continue reading
Free Swim – Dennis!
Free Swim release their 3rd EP, a power pop fuelled story of lost bromance. Continue reading
Giant Sand – The Fire Records Reissues
Our highlights from Fire Records 16 album Giant Sand retrospective. Continue reading
Top 10 Disappointing Follow-Ups
Hearing a bad album is no big deal, you put it aside and forget about it, but hearing a favourite act follow up a classic album with a bad one is a dispiriting experience. Continue reading
Do You Really Want Your Favourite Band to Reform?
At The Drive In join the likes of The Pixies, Pavement and The Stone Roses on the reunion trail. Continue reading
The Lemonheads – Hotel Sessions
Our writer Tim Hirschmann, who spent a night in the fine company of Evan Dando, reviews this lo-fi release from the singer’s 90s heyday. Continue reading