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Album Review: The Clause – Victim Of A Casual Thing
Eight years, countless gigs and a trail of devoted fans later, The Clause have finally dropped their debut album and it was worth every second of the wait. Victim Of A Casual Thing is the sound of a band who’ve grown up, held their own and bottled the chaos, charm and confidence that’s defined their journey from Birmingham schoolmates to serious contenders on the British indie scene.
Album Review: The Subways – When I’m With You
Opening with debut single Oh Yeah, the album wastes no time reintroducing that signature Subways formula: chaotic in the best way, punchy riffs colliding with shout along choruses and infectious confidence. It’s DIY in spirit but delivered like absolute pros - proof that their raw sound was never a lack of polish, but an intentional middle finger salute to overproduction!
Album Review: Richard Ashcroft – Lovin’ You
Richard Ashcroft is back, and he’s reminding us exactly why he’s one of Britain’s most enduring voices in modern music. After supporting Oasis on their stadium reunion tour across the UK - and soon to follow them on their South American dates - Ashcroft has returned to the spotlight with Lovin’ You, his seventh studio album, blending introspection, romance and the occasional musical curveball.
Album Review: Zac Lawrence – Beware of Pity
It’s fair to say that seeing DEADLETTER live and listening to their debut album Hysterical Strength on repeat were two highpoints of my recent musical adventurings. So when frontman Zac Lawrence’s solo record ‘Beware of Pity’ landed in my inbox I was more than a little excited. I then discovered with jittering joy that it was a 60’s folk inspired drop of potential loveliness. Yes, I cried, as I gave my little beardy chin a pensive scratch, quickly crossed myself in the name of Woody, Bert and the Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan and hit play. Thankfully, with folk’s holy trinity watching over me, I was not disappointed.
Album Review: Adult Leisure – The Things You Don’t Know Yet
I first came across Adult Leisure at the tail end of 2024 when I stumbled on their track Control. Within seconds, I was hooked - the glistening guitars, the emotive vocals and the way they managed to capture both joy and melancholy in a single track.
Album Review: Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
On The Art of Loving, Olivia Dean weaves her trademark charm through raw, heartfelt emotion, crafting an intimate testament to self-love.
Album Review: Biffy Clyro – Futique
Biffy Clyro need little introduction. Over nearly two decades, the Scottish trio have carved out their place as one of Britain’s most vital rock bands, moving seamlessly from chaotic riffs to soaring anthems that fill arenas worldwide. Futique, their 10th studio album, is both a reflection on time and change and a reminder of why they remain so distinctive.
Single Review: Nothing Rhymes With Orange – Shearwater
Wiltshire’s rising indie quartet step confidently forward with Shearwater, a single that highlights both their growth and newfound maturity.
Album Review: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
One of Britain's finest four return with a confident new chapter, as they find comfort in unexplored music territory.
Album Review: Mac DeMarco – Guitar
Mac DeMarco’s sensational new album is here, and ready to be toured across the UK in November, as well as a 2026 tour early across Japan & North America next year. Extraordinarily, this new album was recorded and written entirely in November 2024 in DeMarco's home in Los Angeles.