Lyla Foy – Mirrors the Sky
A promising debut with the occasional moments of brilliance. One to watch in future.
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Liars – Mess
Huge stylistic change since the last album, but the same precocious talent. A great Liars release.
The War on Drugs – Lost in the Dream
Euphoric yet understated heartland rock from the Philadelphia four-piece.
Kevin Drew – Darlings
Equally beautiful and challenging, Drew establishes himself as a solo artist with admirable style on this second outing.
Black Lips – Underneath the Rainbow
Rough'n'ready rock'n'roll with punk energy and a satisfying Southern twist.
Sisyphus – Sisyphus
A line-blurring, border-pushing electronic avant rap record vitalised by the diversity of its creators.
The Pretty Reckless – Going To Hell
Going to Hell stands to demonstrate the incredible diversity of The Pretty Reckless. An incredible listen.
Son Lux – Alternate Worlds EP
4 tracks from his last album, Lanterns, are re-imagined (with help from Lorde) in this hauntingly enigmatic EP.
The Twang – NEONTWANG
Birmingham’s THE TWANG are one of those rare bands. Since releasing ‘Wide Awake’ back in 2007, the band have been able to slip through the net of mainstream indie at every...
Paloma Faith – A Perfect Contradiction
The Sound of Summer 2014, exemplified.
We Are Scientists – TV En Franҫais
Pacey, jagged indie pop with more than a few twists and turns in the bargain.
Elbow – The Take Off and Landing of Everything
Often over-long and sometimes repetitive, there are only occasional flashes of brilliance on Elbow's sixth LP.
Real Estate – Atlas
Ambient dream pop whose understated beauty is only slightly dampened by its lack of diversity.
Jimi Goodwin – Odludek
The Doves front man goes solo and makes one of the finest and most original albums released in a long time.
Dawn Landes – Bluebird
American country with a mix of folk,. One for fans of Lissie.
Eagulls – Eagulls
Howling vocals, thunderous guitars, thumping bass lines and seismic drumming make this a cracking debut.
Ava Luna – Electric Balloon
Jagged, soulful and surprising alt-funk that fizzes with creativity.
Pharrell Williams – G I R L
Now branded as one of the worlds major superstars, Pharrell Williams has released a very strong album with G I R L.
J Roddy Walston & The Business – Essential Tremors
Modern-day American rock 'n' roll at its finest.
Arthur Beatrice – Working Out
Working Out is an excellent debut by a contemporary act aiming to push the indie genre forward.