Reviews
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Anime Tolkien-verse tale’s stylistic innovations can’t make up for its glaring shortcomings
Schmoon
Pretty Darn Pretty
First album from Matt Cascella’s new indie-folk project contains hidden worlds in unrefined packages
IDLES
The Bristol band upgrade to the big leagues with rabid intensity and radical inclusivity
Shed Seven
The Yorkshire band cap off a stellar year with a masterclass in Glasgow
Gladiator II
Ridley Scott returns to the arena with a sequel that holds up well alongside its illustrious predecessor
Dead Chic
Serenades and Damnation
Debut album from the London band has striking moments, despite a few missteps
KNEECAP
The controversial group deliver an explosive set to a sold out Barras for the second night running
Softcult
American alternative band delivers a message that is anything but soft
The Sea Kings
Fear Is All Around
After a decade in the wilderness, The Sea Kings show that patience is a virtue
Fucked Up
The omnivorous punks still know how to rage on their first trip to Edinburgh in over a decade
Pom Pom Squad
Mirror Starts Moving Without Me
Mia Berrin tries on a few new hats on album no. 2, demonstrating an exploratory verve beyond the looking glass
Amyl and The Sniffers
Cartoon Darkness
Explosive Aussie punks continue their ferocious upward trajectory on their third album
