Music Reviews
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Phédre Phédre
Phédre, lovers from Monaco, raised in a cave of gold.
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VCMG Ssss
For the first time in 30 years, two of the most famous names in electronica are making music together. Does the music match the legend?
Forrest Cardamenis would like to buy a vowel... -
AU Both Lights
There's a good chance that Both Lights, the third album from Portland duo AU, is the most original album of the year. It might also be the most difficult to review.
Mark Davison tries his best... -
Willis Earl Beal Acousmatic Sorcery
Our first look at the elusive Willis Earl Beal and the sound behind the rumours.
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Paul Weller Sonik Kicks
A fascinating album which shows that Weller has the nous and skill to evolve and, in doing so, the self-styled ‘Changingman’ manages to stay fresh, challenging and relevant.
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Grimes Visions
Third full-length release of sensual synth-pop from the Canadian artist Claire Boucher, her first for 4AD.
David John Wood thinks it could be the start of something big... -
Tyga Careless World: Rise of the Last King
Commercial, commercial, calm down, it's not gonna hurt you. It's not free though.
James McKenna reviews... -
Weird Dreams Choreography
The East London foursome plot a blissfully sinister debut with a gusto for shimmering pop compositions.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez never remembers his dreams... -
Talk Less, Say More England Without Rain
Matthew Jennings of Talk Less, Say More is simply making some of the most creative pop music you'll have heard in ages.
Stephen Wragg feels like reviewing a record... -
The Shins Port of Morrow
It’s easy to see this being lauded over its predecessor but don’t confuse Mercer’s retreat into his comfort zone with a return to form.
David Zammitt reviews...
