Andrew Bird – ‘Sunday Morning Put-On’ album review: a compelling love letter to the jazz legends of the past
A musical chameleon.
New Music Archives: 05/2024
La Luz – ‘News of the Universe’ album review: A cosmic confrontation of death
A tender new direction.
DIIV – ‘Frog in Boiling Water’ album review: a resounding musical and philosophical charter for our times
A masterwork that pushes the group to new heights.
Paul Weller – ‘66’ album review: twee, soulful and spiritual
Paul Weller celebrates his 66th birthday with a new album.
Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ album review: an honest examination of sexuality and stardom
Stirring but not quite searing.
The Lovely Eggs – ‘Eggsistentialism’ album review: a profound exploration of self through fuzzy garage punk
Their first LP in four years.
Beth Gibbons – ‘Lives Outgrown’ album review: a stunning and haunting debut
An incredible solo debut.
Cage The Elephant – ‘Neon Pill’ album review: Struggling to escape the same old
Middling, good and, occasionally, great.