|ALBUM REVIEWS|

Newcastle sludge metal maestros are back with a 45-minute journey through spacey riffs, Sabbath invoking grooves, and a surprise appearance from a hip-hop legend.

Actor-slash-artist Joe Keery of musical identity Djo releases The Crux, an album rooted in allusions to old-school music with a heavy dose of his intelligent self-reflection and takes on modern society that leave long-lasting impressions.

One of rock’s great songwriters, Paul Weller is rightly celebrated for his punchy, poetic brand of punk. Yet look closer at his work with The Jam, venture beyond to his time with The Style Council, and dive into his decades-long solo career, and you’ll find another genre which has influenced practically everything he’s ever made: soul music. 

‘Forever Is A Feeling’: love in its most enduring form.

More, showcases Wallows’ ever-evolving sound, blending indie rock, pop, and existential reflections into a captivating collection that further solidifies their place in the alternative music scene.

Somebody’s Child embarks on a bold new chapter with their sophomore album, When Youth Fades Away, a deeply introspective and sonically adventurous exploration of the inevitable passage of time and the shifting perspectives that come with it.

A history lesson for the ages, Lonnie Holley’s new album ‘Tonky’ cements itself as one of the most important releases this year. 

Twenty years since their conception, The Horrors reprise their role as a definitive sound of the decade with their sixth, Night Life.

For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) by Japanese Breakfast: an intimate look on melancholy and the recurrent thought of leaving it all behind.

Polly Money has perfected the art of blending heartfelt emotion with irresistible, feel-good beats in her new EP, T-Shirt Nothing Else, delivering tracks that will keep you moving and vibing long after the music ends.

Brian D’Addario of The Lemon Twigs releases debut solo album ‘Till The Morning’, and it's positively divine.

The Slow Readers Club haven't just raised the bar with their seventh studio album - they've set it higher than ever.

Liverpool up-and-comers release third "Lust for Life..." in a sprawling collage of indie, post-rock and hyper-pop destined to hit you in the face and leave. 

Some bands are non-stop in the metal scene. As trends and sounds come and go, the best either move with the times or risk losing their popularity and their momentum - this was never a worry for Canadian act Spiritbox, however.

Toronto duo return with their low poly 8-bit bite of doom and sadness in Fake Moon.

Indie-pop artist Mia Wray releases her colourful debut album ‘hi, it’s nice to meet me’ .

Coheed and Cambria have rushed back onto the airwaves with their eleventh studio album, ‘The Father Of Make Believe’ — and it’s everything a fan could hope for. 

Folk darling Natalie Wildgoose signals the start of spring with latest EP release.

Yearning debut from Nottingham-based alt-country/indie quartet Divorce plays homage to place and home.

HotWax deliver a hot shock with their pacemaker destroying debut album.

For American rockers Alter Bridge, they have managed to navigate every twist and turn in their industry and have made it to a memorable milestone: celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut record.

Bob Mould will not have been stuck for grist for his thematic mill whilst preparing Here We Go Crazy, his 15th solo album.

Few debut albums arrive with the quiet confidence of Roxwell, the much-anticipated first full-length release from London’s rising star Matilda Mann. 

The Lathums return with a record that explores happiness, pain, and optimism in a manner that solidifies them as one of the country's best indie bands.

Alice-Lily delivers a jazzy ode to love and friendship with her latest project, Players, Parties & Platonic Love, a record brimming with warmth, nostalgia, and undeniable charm.

A machine that can’t be stopped. The latest artist to emerge from the endless pool is Irish indie electronic artist Annie-Dog.

serpentwithfeet is starting 2025 the same way he started 2024: with a new album. Not  just any album, but the sequel to last year’s album GRIP.

Hull based band bdrmm step into new territory with their beautifully immersive new album ‘Microtonic’.

Overpass continue their hot streak with the release of their brilliant second EP, ‘Dependent’.

Sam Fender returns with his incredible third album, ‘People Watching’, which is set to propel him to even greater heights.