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.
Ye Vagabonds – All Tied Together: Album Review
The brothers Mac Gloinn expand and enhance both their scope and the sound of Ye Vagabonds, gifting the past with a future.
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.
Only The Poets – And I’d Do It Again: Album Review
After 10 years, Only The Poets grace us with their debut album; And I’d Do It Again.
IQ – Live From London: Album Review
The time tunnel takes a wobbly trip back to 1985. The days when IQ wanted to be, and were, magnificent.
Aquakultre – 1783: Album Review
Third full-length album from Aquakultre, takes a deep dive into Black Nova Scotian history and says so much that really needs to be said.
Quick Takes – January 2026: Album Reviews
Quick Takes for January ’26 – Sky Valley Mistress, Alter Bridge, Blackwater Holylight, Ger Eaton, Tessa Rose Jackson and Zu are amongst our monthly appraisal.
Sean Taylor – First Light: Album Review
Sean Taylor takes aim and fires at a host of deserving and familiar adversaries on his new album, First Light.
Haverin – Home: Album Review
Country and Northern from the heart of the Orkneys, Haverin deliver a solid and sound debut, worthy of note and attention.
Laurence Jones – On My Own: Album Review
Blues-rock guitarist Laurence Jones sings of life on the road, love, and his struggles with Crohn’s disease on On My Own – his first solo acoustic venture.
Falasgair – Just Noise: Album Review
Worth the wait, Falasgair blow the blimmin’ barn down!
Textures – Genotype: Album Review
Dutch prog-metallers Textures release their long awaited sixth record via Kscope. Genotype is the bands first release since 2016’s Phenotype.
Be-Bop Deluxe – The Albums 1974-1976: Album Review
The first three Be-Bop Deluxe albums are presented in a well put together box set.
The Paper Kites – If You Go There, I Hope You Find It: Album Review
Dusty dreams of Australiana, as The Paper Kites dig down deep in the soul.
Bruit – Monolith: EP Review
Bruit revisit their past to offer their view of the mysterious and unpredictable nature of modern life.