Here are this week’s new releases.
Wand Vertigo
Anxious rock beats scored to cinematic effect with strings and winds arranged by Evan Backer: viola, cello, violin, contrabass, flute, trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba, saxophone, and sensory percussion.
Crack Cloud Red Mile
The sprawling, novelistic structures of their previous albums are condensed, but the group is unwilling as ever to deal in superficiality. Through playful melodies and elliptical guitar soliloquy, they deliver a record of exceptional depth and distinctly unprecious warmth.
Nathan Bowles Trio Are Possible
Played mainly on banjo, upright bass and drums, incorporating a far-ranging set of feels, from transcendental to new country funk to good ol’ jazz and the folk-rock.
Harvestman Triptych Part 2
Traditional folk songs distilled and distorted into abstract guitar psychedelica – features Steve Von Till from Neurosis.
Beauty in Chaos Dancing with Angels
The revolving evolving sonic entity that is Beauty In Chaos, formed in 2018 by guitarist Michael Ciravolo, and featuring contributions from The Mission’s Wayne Hussey.
Kate Yeager Before The Lights Go Out EP
An EP that explores themes of vulnerability, love, and self-discovery.
Coral Moons Summer of U
A project that is described as a ‘victory album full of moxie’. It’s an autobiography that walks you through the twists and turns of being a woman in our society.
Humanist On the Edge of a Lost and Lonely World
It has all the gothic industrial foreboding of Humanist’s debut, the palette has broadened to take in more light and shade,
Alex Izenberg Alex Izenberg and the Exiles
Bold ideas that take inspiration from the heady musings of philosopher Alan Watts, the multi-layered storytelling of King Crimson, and the imagistic vistas of Fleet Foxes.
Coughin’ Vicars Curses and Prayers
Born from a desire to make androgynous songs amongst a macho musical landscape.
Potato Stew EP
Drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of sources, Potato weaves together elements of post-rock and jazz, resulting in a captivating fusion that defies categorisation.
Category 7 Category 7
Heavy Metal Supergroup Featuring Members Of Armored Saint, Kerry King, Adrenaline Mob, Exodus, Shadows Fall.
Drive-By Truckers Southern Rock Opera – Deluxe
Rerelease of 2001 double album with a third LP of additional studio and live recordings.
Written by Wolves The Lighthouse
New Zealand’s highest streaming rock band with a record about what pulls you out of dark places. It looks at the concept of home – not necessarily a physical place, but the one that makes you feel comfortable, that puts you at ease and makes you feel safe.
Sleaford Mods Divide and Exit
Tenth anniversary reissue of their second album with a new sleeve from Cold War Steve.
Kevin Fowley A Feu Doux
Artist who grew up in Ireland and France. This collection of French lullabies À Feu Doux, which encompasses musical elements from both worlds, as it seamlessly glides across folk, jazz, and a rich yet shimmering in between sound
Oresund Space Collective Orgone Unicorn
Forty fourth title from Scandinavian instrumental improvisational progressive/space-jazz group.
State Faults Children of the Moon
A band pushing the boundaries of the screamo genre.
The Bedside Morale Still Life EP
Debut EP from Bristol indie-rock four-piece.
Dream Evil Metal Gods
Swedish band with a loud and clear statement and a respectful nod to our influences as well as to the traditional melodic Heavy Metal movement in general.
Julie-Sophie Forgive Too Slow
Artist whose solo work sees her exploring a darker and more experimental Electronic Pop sound which she combines with hauntingly vulnerable lyrics which are informed by past breakdowns, relationships, motherhood, grief and self-discovery.
Blur Live at Wembley Stadium
Released to coincide with the first anniversary of the band’s shows at Wembley.
Kississippi Damned If I Do It For You EP
Over glittering synths and lyricism painting splashy portraits of the human condition, Kississippi blends being cheeky and profound–dance-cry anthems.
Deathworms Sapsucker
A ferocious yet considered blend of jagged noise, wonk-rock, and a touch of experimental post-punk; an altogether different beast from band members’ past and current projects inc. Blood Sport, Amorous Dialogues, Knorke and Stray Bullet
WaqWaq Kingdom Mind Onsen EP
Combining heady ecstasy and dizzying day-glo sonics with producer Shigeru Ishihara’s newfound love of minimalism.
Bill Callahan Resuscitate
Live album recorded at Chicago’s Thalia Hall in 2022.
Wild Rivers Never Better
An album that reflects on the bands past few years, as they faced burnout, mental health challenges and extended periods on the road, while also rediscovering the joy of making music together.
Phosphene The Amber Time Machine
The electronic/acoustic music project created by Glasgow-based John Cavanagh in 2000. John is also known as a voiceover artist, radio presenter, record producer, author of a book on the Pink Floyd album ‘The Piper at the Gates of Dawn’ and one half of the duo Electroscope,
Isabell Gustafsson Ny Rosenhagtorn
A suite of short pieces for piano, violin and voice.
Robin Guthrie Atlas EP
Four new instrumentals from Cocteau Twins founder.
