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April

Rigorous abortion drama is uncompromising in both its subject matter and its presentation

dewolff

Stereo

DeWolff

They’re back…and cheesier than ever

The Ugly Stepsister

A potent antidote to the bland, palatable brand of fairy tale

MIEN

MIEN
MIIEN

The supergroup comes into its own on a surprisingly cohesive second album

Pigs x 7

La Belle Angèle

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

Thermopylae with tinnitus

divide and dissolve

Divide and Dissolve
Insatiable

Melbourne metallers’ latest epic is a triumph of power and politik

little barrie

Stereo

Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto

Weapons-grade psych-funk in the Stereo bunker

His Majesty's Theatre

Ghost Stories

Labyrinth of a story that’s both chilling and compelling to the end

joni

Joni
Things I Left Behind

A breakup album that manages to inject some heart into the tried-and-tested mould

billy woods

La Belle Angèle

billy woods

The DIY rapper gives a winning showcase on why less is more

L.A. Witch

L.A. Witch
DOGGOD

All bun, no banger

death hilarious

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Death Hilarious

Inconsistent but fine fifth album from the Tyneside porkers

sacred paws

Sacred Paws
Jump Into Life

A tentative leap, rather than a long jump

the darkness

Royal Concert Hall

The Darkness

Darkness time – please, let the riffs end

Glasgow Film Theatre

A Small Garden By The Window Review

This charming short packs a cozy punch, all whilst making a vital statement on the climate change crisis

Counterstrike

A solid, unpretentious piece of action entertainment

The Gorge

Fun but largely forgettable and disposable entertainment

Òran Mór

Wasps

A gutsy comedy-drama with wise things to say about growing up and moving on

sound of the sirens

The Hug and Pint

Sound of the Sirens

Alluring, but confusing

juanita stein

Sneaky Pete's

Juanita Stein

Howling Bells frontwoman deftly weaves power and intimacy in an enticing performance