Lonnie Gunn’s EP called ‘2013 horsemeat scandal’ is a fun fucking album that will have you bouncing around your place with some raw-ass, fuzzed-out rock’n ‘ roll with thick, wall-of-sound guitar tones, heavy distortion, and punchy/driving rhythms. Her vocal delivery shifts seamlessly between nonchalant, spoken-word swagger and gritty, belting hooks, creating a stark contrast against […]
Hoping as a Coping Mechanism by MOULD
This debut record, Hoping as a Coping Mechanism by Bristol’s finest noise-makers MOULD, is an absolute blast of visceral British punk energy that hits like a freight train of absolute rippers. From the very first needle drop, the band delivers a barrage of barbed hooks, punchy rhythms, and witty lyricism that kicks ya in your […]
You’re Gonna Need A Little Music by Yard Act
Yard Act returns with “You’re Gonna Need A Little Music“, a record that delivers brilliant/razor-sharp lyrics from a person going through an anxiety attack while doing it with the coolest swagger. Yard Act has pushed away from the glossy disco-punk and dance-pop flourishes of their last record, ‘Where’s My Utopia?‘, and this third studio effort […]
Hum by Swim Deep
The Birmingham dream-weavers in Swim Deep have returned with their fifth studio album, ‘Hum‘, and it is a glorious ride from start to finish. After undergoing a surprise lineup change and apparently finding their new guitarist hauling beer kegs at a local pub, the band has bounced back with the kind of infectious energy usually […]
Dirt by Jim E. Brown
Jim E. Brown’s latest offering, Dirt, is a gloriously messy exercise in musical self-flagellation that somehow makes wallowing in the mud feel like a spa day. Released on May 8, 2026, the album is a chaotic blend of synth-pop and spoken word poetry that sounds like a fever dream had by someone who spent too […]
Wired by Basement
Basement’s return with ‘Wired‘ is some kick ass fuzzed-out, emotionally resonant rock that feels like catching up with an old friend who spent their decade-long hiatus perfecting the art of the 90s-inspired riff. The album captures that specific brand of “crying-in-the-mosh-pit” energy the Ipswich legends are known for, but with a refined, mature edge that […]
All Clouds Bring Not Rain by Memorials
MEMORIALS has officially jumped off the waterslides and into the stratosphere with their second album, All Clouds Bring Not Rain. The duo, comprised of Verity Susman and Matthew Simms, apparently decided that a barn in the French woods was the ideal place to summon the spirits of Nico and Can, then gave the whole thing […]
Diet of Worms by The Shits
The Shits return with ‘Diet of Worms‘, a record that sounds like you’re being joyfully steamrolled by a heavy-duty industrial harvester. Released through Rocket Recordings, this album brings that “disgust and deliverance” that they do oh so well, trading in the kind of grime that makes you want to take a shower and then immediately […]
Selling A Vibe by The Cribs
After a five-year hiatus that felt like an eternity for indie-rock purists, the Jarman brothers have returned with ‘Selling A Vibe‘, an album that proves they still possess the magical ability to make 2026 feel like 2005. Recorded in Brooklyn, this ninth studio effort manages to be surprisingly thoughtful without losing that “three guys in a […]
Maybe Not Tonight by Lime Garden
If you’ve ever wanted to hear what it sounds like when four best friends decide that existential dread is actually a great excuse for a dance party, Lime Garden’s ‘Maybe Not Tonight’ is your new sonic bible. This record is a technicolor-stained masterclass in “wonk-pop” that feels like a DIY disco held in a slightly gritty […]