Some albums are designed to entertain, while others are designed to confront. 'Sounds From A Stone Garden' somehow manages to do both. Dining with Devils have always shown flashes of brilliance in their ability to combine crushing instrumentation with thoughtful songwriting, but this latest release sees those ideas crystallise into something far more substantial. Across eleven tracks, the Austin trio create a record that feels remarkably cohesive, driven by a clear artistic p

There are albums designed to be understood, and there are albums designed to be felt. And 'The Belltower', the latest chapter in Fil OK’s ambitious trilogy under the We’re In The Water banner, belongs firmly in the latter category. It's a record that bypasses intellectual analysis and heads straight for the nervous system, arriving as a vibrant, restless exploration of what it means to inhabit a physical body. While its predecessor examined the inner workings of thought and c

Few bands capture the restless spirit of American rock and roll quite like Trickshooter Social Club. And on their new EP 'Porchlight Pie', the Chicago outfit take everything that has made them such a compelling force and channel it into a collection that feels both fiercely relevant and endlessly replayable. From the first note, 'Porchlight Pie' surges with life. This is an EP that demands attention with its blend of roots-rock muscle, country-infused melodies, garage-rock ur

There is a strong confidence running through Ítallo França's fourth studio album 'CATATAU'. Throughout his latest outing, he turns his attention toward the details of ordinary life, finding meaning in the spaces where personal experience, social reality, and artistic expression intersect. What makes the album so compelling is its ability to balance the personal with the political. Themes of love, community, memory, labour, and identity sit alongside broader reflections on soc

On her latest studio album 'The Death of Cool', Daphne Parker Powell delivers a record shaped by resilience, reflection, and emotional honesty. Written during a difficult personal period while continuing treatment for breast cancer, the album avoids turning hardship into its defining feature. Throughout, she uses those experiences to create something thoughtful, expansive, and deeply grounded in humanity. Across its ten tracks, the New Orleans artist examines the fading appea

Art Schop’s 'Wittgenstein & the Transcendental' is an album shaped as much by emotional uncertainty as intellectual inquiry. Drawing inspiration from the life and philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein, Martin Walker builds a record that examines contradiction, isolation, and the search for meaning without allowing its themes to overwhelm the humanity at its centre. Although the album engages with philosophical ideas, it rarely feels academic, as Walker chooses to approach Wittgen

At a time when artificial intelligence is simultaneously fascinating, unsettling and impossible to avoid, Peppermint Heaven arrive with a release that feels both perfectly timed and strangely playful. 'AI (The Remixes)' takes one of the most anxiety-inducing conversations in modern culture and filters it through shimmering synth-pop, late-night club energy and a surprisingly human emotional core. What makes the project immediately compelling is the contrast at its centre. The

There is something genuinely absorbing about the world Alex Tolm creates on 'Présence Absente'. From the very first moments, the album pulls you into its blurred landscape of memory, longing and emotional afterglow, unfolding like a collection of half-lit scenes from another life. Rich with atmosphere and emotional detail, his debut LP feels like a carefully crafted cinematic experience designed to be lived inside. At its heart, 'Présence Absente' is an album about the emotio

There’s a delicate balance required when translating deeply personal experiences into music, especially when those experiences carry both joy and grief in equal measure. And on her new EP 'Another World', LA's Emily Daccarett approaches that challenge with a clear sense of purpose, delivering a two-track release that feels both intimate and carefully composed. Opening with 'Clarity', the EP establishes its emotional foundation through movement and light. The track leans into

There’s a restless intelligence driving 'Jean-Luc Godard Directs'. The latest single from Simon Bromide and The Bromides is a track that feels like a collision of art, literature, and late-night studio experimentation. At first listen, it carries the loose, guitar-led spirit of alternative rock’s more literate corner. There are echoes of Sonic Youth in its angular phrasing and a touch of Television in the way the guitars stretch and circle rather than simply drive forward. Bu

The New Citizen Kane returns with 'LIQUID. LATEX. DISCO. DADDY.', a bold new instalment that shifts the project’s focus from sunlit escapism into the deeper, more immersive pull of the underground. Where its predecessor leaned into warmth and light, this latest release thrives in the tension and atmosphere of after-hours spaces, drawing on the textures of deep house, the spirit of 90s club culture, and the physicality of late-night dancefloors. Rather than functioning as a st

There’s a certain honesty that only reveals itself when everything unnecessary is removed. When it's just a room, a handful of instruments, and the fragile electricity of musicians listening to each other in real time. 'Live from the Attic' thrives in that space. For a group with a history as layered and expansive as The Wheel Workers, this release feels almost like a recalibration. After years of building textured, wide-reaching recordings, they step into something far more

Lana Crow’s third album arrives with a clear sense of purpose. 'In Spirit' is a record that understands its own identity, even as it explores a wide range of sounds and ideas. Structurally, the album is built on variation. No two tracks feel the same, yet there’s a consistency in tone that ties everything together. The London-based artist moves between minimal arrangements and more layered production with ease, creating a listening experience that feels dynamic without becomi

Some albums arrive fully formed, polished to the point of certainty. While others feel like they’re still searching and becoming something in themselves. Susan Style’s 'Only A Broken Heart Can Hold The World' sits somewhere in between these two directions, and that’s exactly where its power lies. From a production standpoint, the record is rich with detail. Layers of synth, rhythm, and texture weave together in ways that feel intentional yet fluid. Throughout, the music shift

There’s something deeply thrilling about hearing a veteran artist return with renewed fire, especially when the result sounds this alive. And on 'New Zone', the collaboration between Maurice McGee and Solar Flare Alert delivers a sparkling, groove-heavy release that bridges eras with effortless confidence. From the opening moments of 'Let The Music Turn You On', the EP radiates movement. Pulsing basslines glide beneath glossy synthesiser patterns while rhythmic flourishes spa

Manchester has always had a knack for producing bands who understand the emotional weight of a great guitar line. And with 'Beautiful Lonely', Rosellas prove they’re ready to join that lineage, delivering a single that feels expansive without losing its intimacy. From the first few bars, the track opens like a skyline at dusk. The guitars shimmer with spacious reverb while the rhythm section moves forward with a steady confidence. It’s not flashy or overproduced as the band l

The second record from The Iddy Biddies feels like stepping into a dimly lit theatre where the stage curtains never quite close. There are characters drifting in and out of view, half-remembered philosophies echoing through the lyrics, and melodies that feel both fragile and quietly ambitious. At the centre of it all is songwriter Gene Wallenstein, whose writing turns everyday anxieties into narrative sketches that feel strangely mythic. But what makes 'The World Inside' rema

Few artists today carry their cultural roots with the kind of pride, grace, and artistic clarity that Tita Nzebi brings to 'Réminiscence'. This release feels like a living bridge between generations, offering a powerful musical meditation on identity, community, spirituality, and the threads that connect us across time. 'Réminiscence' arrives as the latest chapter in Nzebi’s remarkable global journey. Born in the forested region of Mbigou in Gabon, she has spent years sharing

If wit were wattage, Tom Minor could power London for a week. And with his newest collection 'Ten New Toe-Tappers for Shoplifting & Self-Mutilation', the N1 songwriter delivers a sophomore record that crackles with brainy mischief, melodic swagger and the kind of lyrical audacity that makes you laugh before you realise you’ve just been emotionally body-checked. From the jump, this album feels alive with restless guitars, punchy rhythms, choruses that practically dare you not

There’s something quietly magical about an artist who can turn a small, everyday space into a universe of sound. And with her self-titled EP, Glasgow’s Lynney Williamson does exactly that; transforming the humble surroundings of her home recording nook into a glowing, synth-soaked dreamscape. From the opening moments, it’s clear this is a project built on affection for a particular era of shimmering keys, dramatic melodies, and unapologetic emotionality. But rather than simpl