While it’s beautifully produced and often enjoyably OTT, Friendly Fires’ third record ‘Inflorescent’ isn’t worth the massive eight-year wait.
Aided by St. Vincent on production, ‘The Center Won’t Hold’ boasts the widest range of sonic influences for any Sleater-Kinney album so far.
Minimalist, crystalline and intimate, The xx’s debut album contains the DNA of a subsequent decade of brilliant pop.
The best gigs coming up in Leeds this week, including Sharon Van Etten, Elephant Gym, White Fence, Madlib and Pizza For The People’s 14th Indie Banquet!
All the best new music released in August 2019!
The best gigs coming up this week in Leeds, including Battles, Cultdreams, a 360 Club Punk Special and the legendary Yo La Tengo.
Turning his neuroses inwards, David Byrne and Talking Heads delivered their first proper masterpiece in 1979 with third album ‘Fear Of Music’.
The best live gigs coming up in Leeds this week, including Durand Jones & The Indications, British newcomers Flooded and Dry Cleaning, and legendary proto-grunge outfit Flipper.
With their carefully observed retro pop stylings, Mini Mansions should sound far more enjoyable and effortless than they do on ‘Guy Walks Into A Bar…’
Chance The Rapper’s first official album ‘The Big Day’ showcases Chancelor Bennett’s obvious talents, and addresses maturity and responsibility, but buckles under the weight of its ambition.
