Sharon Van Etten - Are We There
Are We There is the fourth album from Brooklyn-based artist Sharon Van Etten, and the first to be self-produced. Building on an already accomplished career in incisive and insightful songwriting, the scale and…
First Aid Kit - Stay Gold
'Stay Gold' is the third album from sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg, and another superb demonstration of their singular skill in modern folk songcraft. Their melodies are memorable, their lyrics highly affecting, and…
The Bombay Royale - The Island Of Dr. Electrico
Surf-rock, disco, psychedelic, and cinematic funk are all featured styles of The Bombay Royale. Inspired by the highly inspiring soundtracks of Bollywood, the group deliver both a reverential, and revolutionary, album of original…
Swans - To Be Kind
The thirteenth album by celebrated New York group Swans is every bit as vital and visceral as any from their extensive catalogue. Led by multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira, the experimental rock band are known…
Little Dragon - Nabuma Rubberband
'Nabuma Rubberband' is the fourth album from celebrated Gothenburg quartet Little Dragon. The record begins with the slightly haunted, highly evocative soul dub of 'Mirror', and proceeds through a range of tempos and…
Dave Graney - Fearful Wiggings
The latest installment from iconic Melbourne musician (and Triple R broadcaster!) Dave Graney is as compelling and unique as ever. On this record we hear the distinctive vocals and poetically concise lyricism Dave…
Tiny Ruins - Brightly Painted One
Beginning as the solo project of New Zealand artist Hollie Fullbrook, Tiny Ruins has developed into a three-piece band. 'Brightly Painted One' is the second full-length released under the name, and is a…
Nun - Nun
This week's Album of the Week is the self-titled debut from Melbourne synth-punk quartet Nun. The record is an impressive, and distinctive, blend of the band's shared musical interests, including electronic, industrial, pop…
Mac DeMarco - Salad Days
Canadian born, New York-based artist Mac DeMarco returns with his awaited second album, demonstrating a marked evolution in songwriting that nonetheless bears the hallmarks of his earlier wit and idiosyncratic rock stylings. The…
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - A Long Way To The Beginning
A Long Way To The Beginning is a landmark record from Seun Kuti, youngest son of legendary musician, Afrobeat pioneer, and human rights activist Fela Kuti. Seun Kuti's third album leading the iconic…
HTRK - 9-5 Psychic Club
The third record from Melbourne duo HTRK is an impressive distallation of, and extension on previous albums. The sparse melodies, languorous tempos, precise percussion, dub effects and Jonnine's distinctive vocals all combine to…
Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks - Enter The Slasher House
Avey Tare of Animal Collective has formed a new band with former Dirty Projectors member Angel Deradoorian and ex-Ponytail drummer Jeremy Hyman. Their debut is inspired by a shared love of vintage horror…
The War On Drugs - Lost In The Dream
The third album from Philadelphia band The War On Drugs is an impressive evolution in sound and style for the rock outfit, combining experimental 70s and 80s rock rhythms and production techniques with…
Teeth & Tongue - Grids
Grids is the third album from Teeth & Tongue, the Melbourne-based musical project of Jess Cornelius. It follows the celebrated Tambourine LP of 2011, and offers another impressive collection of richly imaginative, atmospheric…
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Oddments
Oddments is the fourth album in 18 months from this highly productive, inventive, and brilliant band from Geelong. An eclectic but cohesive collection of new compositions, the album features reflective tape warped garage…
Neneh Cherry - Blank Project
'Blank Project' is the long anticipated return of Swedish artist Neneh Cherry, and represents her first solo recordings since 'Man' in 1996. Soulful, sombre, but celebratory, the album reflects Neneh's tremendous versatility as…
Angel Olsen - Burn Your Fire For No Witness
The second album from Missouri-born singer-songwriter Angel Olsen is an absorbing and atmospheric record, filled with electronic folk and heavy rock compositions. The lyrical depth is of the record is matched with both…
Tinariwen - Emmaar
Emmaar is the sixth album from Malian musicians Tinariwen. Since forming in 1979 the band have developed and refined a hybrid style of traditional blues and rock music, and this record documents the…
Damien Jurado - Brothers And Sisters Of The Eternal Son
Gentle, unassuming, and insistent are hallmarks of Seattle singer Damien Jurado. Across eleven albums he’s developed a loyal fanbase with his steady folk songwriting. Recent work with producer Richard Swift however has seen…
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings - Give The People What They Want
'Give The People What They Want' is the anticipated album from celebrated soul artist Sharon Jones and her band The Dap Kings. Sharon Jones is very happily recovering from serious illness last year…