Reviews
Joni
Things I Left Behind
A breakup album that manages to inject some heart into the tried-and-tested mould
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Death Hilarious
Inconsistent but fine fifth album from the Tyneside porkers
Juanita Stein
Howling Bells frontwoman deftly weaves power and intimacy in an enticing performance
Dewey Lester & The 6:03
Summer ’72
This lovingly crafted album from two longtime collaborators is joyfully out of step with the times.
Mogwai
The legendary post-rockers skilfully mix the new with the old, their reserves of musical fury as potent as ever
Richard Dawson
End Of The Middle
Treat yourself to the wool-gathering whimsy of Mr Dawson this Valentine’s Day
Isabella Strange
Slick Git EP
Edinburgh band find the sweet spot between caustic and catchy on their debut release
Mogwai
The Big Fire
After the three decades, the legendary band find new inspiration in hellish soundscapes
Schmoon
Pretty Darn Pretty
First album from Matt Cascella’s new indie-folk project contains hidden worlds in unrefined packages