Reviews
Slowdive
Much more than just “shoegaze” or “90s” legends, Slowdive are simply one of the best bands working in 2023
Shed Seven
From the moment Shed Seven walk on stage you know you are in for ‘a […]
The Pharcyde
The ’90s hip-hop legends bring a nostalgic head-trip for their first ever show in Edinburgh
Sofia Kourtesis
Madres
After a couple of excellent EPs, the kaleidoscopic star reaches a higher plane on her debut album
The Kills
God Games
Twenty years on from their debut record, The Kills return with sixth studio LP God […]
Night of the Hunted
Efficient horror thriller spoiled by a prepper’s bunker full of Trumpian grievances
Woman Walking
Despite its source material, Woman Walking struggles to find the magic of Shepherd’s mountains
Kristin Hersh
Throwing Muses frontwoman (and Cello Pete!) deliver a low-key, acoustic set that hits all the right notes
The Drums
Jonny
The Drums a.k.a Jonny Pierce make their long-awaited return with album number six, Jonny. Self-titled, […]
The Shape of Things to Come
A father and son grow further apart in this impressive Peruvian sci-fi film
In the Company of Women
Women’s fight for bodily autonomy is the focus of this understated and powerfully poignant directorial debut
The Puppetman
Flawed but entertaining supernatural slasher has a great lead performance but slightly frayed narrative strings
The Great Escaper
True story forgoes the media circus around a well-documented event to explore the anguish caused by war
Haunting of the Queen Mary
A supernatural British horror that sinks under a heavy and lengthy script
Utama
Directional debut captures the staggering beauty of the Altiplano, as well as the culture and communities threatened by the climate crisis