The Thief of Time – We Are Cosmic: EP Review
With the Artemis shuttle and the crew sending back images of Earth from orbit, the timing of this latest release from the electro-synth outfit, The Thief of Time, couldn’t be better timed.
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Kyle Falconer – Lovely Night Of Terror: Album Review
Kyle Falconer returns with his fourth solo studio album, that continues his journey away from his Brit-Indie roots of The View.
LYR – Dark Sky Reservation: Album Review
3rd outing for arty gathering LYR – far more exciting under artificial lighting – and other earworm gems.
Morrissey – Make Up Is A Lie: Album Review
Our controversial, divisive troubadour is back. Make-Up Is A Lie, the14th solo outing from Morrissey, arrives like a sly comeback punch.
Gus Englehorn – The Broken Balladeer: Album Review
Gus Englehorn harnesses the winds of creativity as he assumes the mantle of the broke balladeer.
Joshua Idehen – I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try: Album Review
Joshua Idehen releases his proper debut; an intoxicating mix of hope, humility and humour from an individual wanting the best of everyone, and the best from us all.Â
The Enemy – Social Disguises: Album Review
Social Disguises -11 tracks with little-to-no filler – catches The Enemy deliver reckoning over nostalgia…
Cast – Yeah Yeah Yeah: Album Review
On the back of an overwhelmingly positive Love Is The Call, Cast return with ten tracks that are reminiscent of their earlier work.
IST IST – Dagger: Album Review
IST IST are back with a bold, brooding behemoth of a record in Dagger – a post‑punk jab that feels purpose‑built for bigger rooms and dark nights.
James Walsh – It’s All Happening: Album Review
James Walsh returns to the studio with It’s All Happening, his sixth solo album following six with Starsailor. Twelve studio releases underline his prolific tenderness, unfolding fresh layers here.
White Lies w/ She’s In Parties – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review
White Lies cap off a two night stand at Manchester’s ornate Albert Hall in support of their latest album, Night Light.
Hollow Star – Listen: EP Review
Hollow Star release their debut EP. Listen is a concise, tight five-track statement that smothers the lyrical grief in drum riffs and guitar pedals.
Doves w/ Hayden Thorpe & ARKAYLA – O2 Apollo Manchester: Live Review
Doves return home to a rapturous crowd to deliver a stellar, career spanning performance of songs delivered with love and passion.
Burn It Up – The Rise of British Dance Music 1986–1991: Album Review
Cherry Red Records serve up a 4CD trip through British dance music’s explosion of the 1980’s.
The Man From Delmonte – Better Things: Album Review
It’s taken The Man From Delmonte over three decades to release their first proper studio album, and honestly? It is worth the wait.