Dylan Stark: Heartland
An ambitious, modernistic debut with epic scale.
Charles Pitter
Charles Pitter writes about music of all sorts. In 2011 he was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for poetry.
Royce Wood Junior: The Ashen Tang
Royce Wood Junior unleashes an unusual and heady mix of styles and talent on debut The Ashen Tang.
Mark Olson: Good-bye Lizelle
Mark Olson and guests create a warm sonic atmosphere with an international flavour on Good-bye Lizelle.
Graham Parker and the Rumour: Mystery Glue
Mystery Glue has a distinctively appealing mix of hard-boiled attitude and upbeat melody.
Ryan Adams: Live at Carnegie Hall
Live release of 2014 solo shows at Carnegie Hall bring Adams’ poetic flair into focus. Interesting and varied set lists, excellent sound, and good humour.
Parker McCollum: The Limestone Kid
Parker McCollum’s Americana debut The Limestone Kid is an ambitious, portentous start to a career in music.
My Morning Jacket: The Waterfall
The Waterfall continues My Morning Jacket’s reign as a Grateful Dead for the 21st century.
Josh Rouse: The Embers of Time
The 11th album from Josh Rouse continues in a relaxed and chilled-out manner, with some high quality material.
The Dirty Aces: From the Basement
Raucous and debauched, From the Basement has the strut and swagger of Stevie Ray Vaughn and the decadently ragged appeal of ‘70s Rolling Stones.
Turbo Fruits: No Control
No Control turns the trouble of being a very fast fruit into a full-on, true rock and roll experience.
Citizens!: European Soul
Second album from Citizens! is surprisingly optimistic Euro-pop.
The Go-Betweens: G Stands for Go-Betweens (Vol.1)
First volume of the Go-Betweens' box set series: four LPs, four CDs, with re-issued albums, rarities and a live concert – a completist’s reverie.