The Student Playlist

Showcasing the Best New Music, Curating the Classics

Category Reviews

REVIEW: Weirds – ‘Swarmculture’ (Alcopop!)

Leeds four-piece Weirds have released a powerful and seductive debut album that leaves plenty of room for evolution in the future.

REVIEW: The Charlatans – ‘Different Days’ (BMG)

For their 13th album ‘Different Days’, The Charlatans raid their contacts list to help them produce their best album in two decades.

REVIEW: (Sandy) Alex G – ‘Rocket’ (Domino)

Frank Ocean collaborator (Sandy) Alex G further proves himself to be one of the more unique songwriters in contemporary indie music.

REVIEW: Tigers Jaw – ‘Spin’ (Black Cement)

‘Spin’ may be one of Tigers Jaw’s more formulaic efforts, but is still an enjoyable addition to their beloved discography.

REVIEW: !!! – ‘Shake The Shudder’ (Warp Records)

!!!’s seventh studio album feels very slightly tired and old-fashioned, despite the kind of indie-dance floor fillers they’ve been turning out for over 15 years now.

REVIEW: Jlin – ‘Black Origami’ (Planet Mu)

‘Black Origami’ is a modern electronic masterpiece, strikingly original and promising a huge artistic and commercial future for Jlin.

REVIEW: The Mountain Goats – ‘Goths’ (Merge)

John Darnielle’s 16th album with The Mountain Goats contains a handful of quality highlights but is ultimately a mixed bag.