45 years later and Michael Stipe still doesn’t know why REM’s ‘Radio Free Europe’ is genius A work of genius. Dale Maplethorpe Jul 8, 2026
Mary in the Junkyard – ‘Role Model Hermit’ album review: As perfect as a debut gets A fantastic debut. Dale Maplethorpe Jul 3, 2026
The song recorded as an afterthought that sold 11 million copies in 1974 Thrown together in ten minutes. Rachael Pimblett Jun 22, 2026
Sophie May – ‘Stars and Teeth’ album review: A solid gold debut from a singular rising songwriter One of the most unique new voices around. Lucy Harbron Mar 24, 2026
Ready to launch: The most exciting debut albums arriving in 2026 A fine time for new music. Reuben Cross Feb 16, 2026
Dove Ellis – ‘Blizzard’ album review: an astounding debut the follows feeling Pure and perfect. Lucy Harbron Dec 4, 2025
Bug Teeth’s PJ Johnson on processing grief to craft their debut album, ‘Micrographia’: “I didn’t really know how to talk about it” A stunning debut. Aimee Ferrier Nov 20, 2025
Still Blank – ‘Still Blank’ album review: A blended formula so very nearly refined Nearly there. Callum MacHattie Oct 24, 2025
Legss balance sunshine and angst with ease on ‘See No Evil’ Ahead of their long-awaited debut. Lucy Harbron Aug 19, 2025
Clara Mann – ‘Rift’ album review: spring has officially sprung and this is the soundtrack Ringing in the sounds of spring. Callum MacHattie Mar 6, 2025
The Altons – ‘Heartache In Room 14’ album review: good old-fashioned smoothness Luscious. Lucy Harbron Feb 13, 2025