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Oct 31, 20205 min read

Why Declan McKenna's Zeros is my album of the year | Josh Robinson

Declan McKenna's banger filled, critically acclaimed second album Zeros sees the 21-year-old artist provide a nod to 1970s glam rock....

Oct 28, 20204 min read

Gorillaz: Why you should be listening to Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez

Gorillaz sixth studio album is a joyful and melancholic project. Here's the best songs, collaborations & why you should still be listening.

Oct 21, 20204 min read

Matt Berninger: 'Serpentine Prison' review | Going solo from The National

The debut solo album from baritone-voiced frontman of The National is an intimate, heartfelt collaborative project. Just how did the...

Oct 13, 20206 min read

Future Islands: As Long As You Are review | Overcoming Letterman

An album to remind you that you still have emotions, feel uplifted and accept yourself. Future Islands are definitely more than a meme.

Oct 8, 20204 min read

Why I love...Cigarettes After Sex | Indie debut classic revisited

No, not the activity, the band! Why the 2017 debut album from Texas dream poppers Cigarettes After Sex is an unexpected Indie clas

Oct 1, 20206 min read

IDLES: Ultra Mono review | Social class 'controversy' | Clumsy or quirky?

Bristol Punks IDLES return with their brilliant third album Ultra Mono and it's not without controversy. Here's the verdict on it.

Sep 24, 20203 min read

Fleet Foxes: Shore new album first look | Best songs | 'Can I believe you'

A first look at Fleet Foxes new album Shore and why the addictive third track 'Can I Believe You' is the best newly released song this week.