On first impressions it would be easy to award Beach House the fattest of zeros for their fifth LP, Depression Cherry. The cheaply made velvet packaging malts away under the slightest of breezes, spiralling fluff not […]
What Went Down by Foals
The cumulative buzz that Foals generate with each album release is nothing short of astounding, but it’s cleverly planned. 2013’s Holy Fire was unleashed to the world off the back of the hype of the […]
Dale by Pitbull
For years I have been left bewildered and amazed by the enigma that is Armando Christian Pérez, a man more commonly referred to as his stage name Pitbull. Known for his charm and charisma, his ability to sample […]
Another One by Mac Demarco
In 1998’s ‘The Big Lebowski’, Jeff Bridges’ drawled “Um, I am not “Mr. Lebowski”. You’re Mr. Lebowski. I’m the Dude.” However, Jeff Lebowski is no longer the Dude: Mac Demarco is. Demarco has now become somewhat of […]
Fingers, Bank Pads & Shoe Prints by RP Boo
When I first listened to Fingers… it felt like having your face right up close to an impressionist painting. Initially the constituent parts seemed as though they didn’t create a coherent whole, or at least a whole […]
Marks to Prove It by The Maccabees
It’s hard to believe that The Maccabees have been on the scene for over a decade now, and a fourth album from the indie rock band proves to be unmarked territory for them. Marks To […]
Born In The Echoes by The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers were one of two bands closing Glastonbury this year – the other being The Who. Similarities between the rock juggernauts and the dance pioneers are more abundant than you might think, both feature two […]
Nymphs III by Nicolas Jaar
Nicolas Jaar has long been a pioneer of deeper sounding beat-centred music alongside producers such as Mount Kimbie and Floating Points. The Chilean-American musician adds this latest release, a short two-track EP, to his eclectic […]
Every Color of Darkness by Prefuse 73
Every Color of Darkness is Miami-born hip-hop maestro Guillermo Scott Herren’s third release this year under the Prefuse 73 moniker. These releases mark a departure from a long-standing contract with legendary British label Warp Records, […]
Homesick by Matrixxman
Charles McCloud Duff’s musical career under various acronyms has flirted with all things four on the floor. His debut LP as Matrixxman, Homesick, has however confidently pinpointed his style, taking the Detroit school as a […]
Work It Out by Lucy Rose
Lucy has clearly made a sincere attempt to create a defining and diverse image of herself in this album. After being a backing singer for Bombay Bicycle Club for so long, this should have been […]
New Day by Satoshi Tomiie
Dance music can be disorientating, often repetitive and by nature familiar. Satoshi Tomiie’s sophomore album is a perfect example of why this need not be a problem. The aptly named “Last Night (In this dream […]