Jay Reatard - Blood Visions
A high casualty rock record from the bloodiest man in punk, Jay Reatard's latest album is brutal but expressive. Filled with jagged guitar, broken lyrics and abrasive production, it's a dangerously good listen.
Various Artists - From L.A. With Love
As the title suggests, this compilation of exclusive tracks shares the love from some of Los Angeles' finest producers and song writers. Featuring new work from Flying Lotus, Madlib, Nobody, Aloe Blacc and…
The Raveonettes - Lust Lust Lust
The third album from Danish pop-noir merchants is an abrasive blend of delicate song-writing and deadly distortion; a noisy paean to the dark side of love with hot blooded lyrics and a cold…
El Guincho - Alegranza
The work of one talented Pablo Díaz-Reixa, Alegranza (which translates as ‘Joy'), is an amalgam of musical influences ranging from Benga (Kenyan traditional music) to Bhangra (Indian folk), Brazilian and Indie sounds. At…
Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours
Blending musical influences from numerous decades but sounding unmistakably current, 'In Ghost Colours' is Cut Copy's most innovative and engaging release to date. Darker in tone than their previous full-length, it features Dan…
Yeasayer - All Hour Cymbals
A paradigm shift in pop, Yeasayer's debut is a compelling and original collection of politically and socially minded songs. Difficult to properly describe, the band itself offer the following genre to capture their…
Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles
The long-awaited debut album from Toronto-based pop futurists Crystal Castles. A unique mix of punk, 8 bit electronics, hip-hop, shoegaze and no wave, Crystal Castles are so good Timbaland might want to rip…
Jamie Lidell - Jim
The latest offering from Warp's man of soul is a finely crafted collection of future funk standards. Working with Mocky, Gonzales, Peaches and Nikka Costa, Jamie has produced his most diverse and accomplished…
Portishead - Third
Portishead's first studio recording since September 30th, 1997, is worth every second of the 10 Year,6 Month, and 28 Day waiting period. From the heavy electronic percussion of first single Machine Gun to…
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
The theatrical debut record from New York's current electro-glam heroes. A bit of punk and a bit of disco, Oracular Spectacular is ultimately a lot of fun.
Santogold - Santogold
The self-titled solo debut from Santogold is an incredibly diverse and unique blend of styles, encompassing new wave rock, dark electronic styles and futuristic pop. Attempting to capture the record with simple genre…
Guy Blackman - Adult Baby
The debut solo album from Guy Blackman is a collection of beautiful arrangements and insightful lyrics. Featuring contributions from a broad range of local artists, Adult Baby is a masterfully realised narrative from…
Jeremy Jay - A Place Where We Could Go
A Place Where We Could Go is a resonant and slightly haunted collection of spare pop-noir from Los Angeles songwriter Jeremy Jay. Touched by the influences of Jonathan Richman, Buddy Holly and the…
Little Red - Listen To Little Red
The debut full-length from Melbourne's rhythm n blues specialists captures all the fun and intensity of the band's live performances. 'Listen to Little Red' recalls a golden age of rock n roll but…
Tricky - Knowle West Boy
Few artists have polarised fans and critics as much as Tricky, the elusive producer and MC credited with the birth of the Bristol-scene in the late 1990s along with Portishead and Massive Attack…
Paris Wells - Keep It
Debut album from Melbourne singer-songwriter Paris Wells is the end result of a long fascination with all types of music. A blend of raw beats and hip-hop, with soul and funk influences, Keep…
Flying Lotus - Los Angeles
Flying Lotus' debut full-length for Warp Records is a masterfully produced collection of fractured hip hop instrumentals, electronic soundscapes and future soul music. Complex, original and astonishingly detailed, Los Angeles represents some of…
War On Drugs - Wagonwheel Blues
Wagonwheel Blues is one of those rare records that feels like an instant classic, at once familiar and yet much more than the sum of its influences. Drawing upon the Americana traditions of…
James Pants - Welcome
Combining early hip hop techniques, vintage electro, primal funk and new wave rock, James Pants is a premier purveyor of the "fresh beat". The latest addition to Stones Throw's impeccable catalogue, Welcome is…
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
The debut album from Seattle five-piece Fleet Foxes is a neatly formed collection of "Baroque harmonic pop jams". Deriving inspiration from 1960s US folk and more modern musical influences, Fleet Foxes is a…