ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 5 JUNE 2026

Frankie Archer               The Dance of Death     Archer reconstructs some of the oldest songs in the English canon with fractured, future-facing production. Working from archival ballads of obsession, devotion and loss, she warps fiddle lines, processes her own vocals and drives the material with pulsing drum machines and colourful synth arrangements. Normans           Faust Demonica            The project […]
It is apt that both albums released so far by La Sécurité (‘Stay Safe!’ and ‘Bingo!’) contain an exclamation mark in their title. Their music is, in the best way possible, an immediate demand for attention and statement of intent. Mixing art-punk with shoegaze, noise rock and no wave, the bi-lingual Montréal/Tiohtià:ke collective channel the […]

ALBUM REVIEW – LA SECURITE: BINGO!

ALBUM REVIEW – BOARDS OF CANADA: INFERNO

Now that’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time. 13 years to be exact. The Scottish brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin have been cooking up a new batch of tunes for us to enjoy for that long. The duo have been known for their great sampling and trip-hop beats, paired with the […]
Camille Camille            Enchanted Sea              Influenced by the folk tradition, her work feels deeply personal, often exploring themes of observation, connection, inner reflection, the natural world, and drawing comparisons to artists such as Josephine Foster and Robbie Basho. Guided By Voices          Crawlspace of the Pantheon   Their 44th album. Robert Pollard says, “”I worked much more diligently […]

ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 29 MAY 2026

ALBUM REVIEW – MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY: IN MY MIND, THERE’S A PHOTOGRAPH

For over two decades, Mull Historical Society has occupied a unique space between indie-pop experimentation, literary storytelling and deeply personal songwriting. The project is the work of Colin MacIntyre, who grew up on the Isle of Mull surrounded by folklore and storytellers. He adopted the name from his local historical society – a decision that […]
The Coral          388 A surprise release from the band, recorded in two weeks and inspired by Rocksteady, vocal groups of the early 60s, Ethiopiques compilations and “the highs, lows, births and deaths of the last three decades.” Ed O’Brien         Blue Morpho    Though he remains one of rock music’s most lauded guitarists, Blue Morpho finds […]

ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 22 MAY 2026

ALBUM REVIEW – CQ WRESTLING: RESISTANCE

After three long years, CQ Wrestling (formerly known as Chappaqua Wrestling) are back with the release of their second album, Resistance. What stands out about CQ Wrestling is their consistent delivery of a rich, dreamy blend of indie rock. After the release of their debut album, Plus Ultra, in 2023, it was intriguing to see what path the duo would take with their sophomore album, Resistance. During their three-year break, CQ Wrestling have matured, found their sound, and created […]
Two major events provide the backdrop to Tracy Bryant’s fourth solo album: his father’s death and the birth of his first child. While references to the former feature more prominently in the lyrics, it does not have the air of a sackcloth and ashes record. Musically, it took shape in the pandemic which brought Bryant’s […]

ALBUM REVIEW – TRACY BRYANT: THE WELL

ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 15 MAY 2026

Tamikrest          Assikel                Sixth studio album from Saharan rock band. The album is by turns intimate, raw and deeply atmospheric. Recorded on analogue tape, with the band playing live and direct, ‘Assikel’ fully captures their instinctive interplay and hypnotic presence. Songs of resistance, community and longing. Kelley Stoltz     If You Don’t Know Me, Buy Now            A […]
Clocking in at 33.3 minutes, ‘Cine-Pop’ could be almost too conceptually perfect. Paying tribute to the speed at which a vinyl LP is played, it is ideal for listening to in one sitting. It does not overstay its welcome but has sufficient time to explore its musical enthusiasms. Fortunately, though, it is lacking in the […]

ALBUM REVIEW – RADHIKA: CINE-POP