Radars

Planet Silence

If toe-tapping acoustic geniality is your scene put this lot on your ra….. sorry, can’t even bring myself to end that ashamedly lame pun. more… “Radars”

Beirut

The Flying Club Cup

Zach Condon may only be in his early 20s but his distinctive croon and the sheer scale of his music is that of a fully blossomed performer and composer. more… “Beirut”

The Pearlfishers

The Pearlfishers

The Pearlfishers return with this their 6th record in a career that’s never quite flourished like it should have but always produced evocative and inspiring records of gloriously down-played lyrics and effortless musical arrangements. more… “The Pearlfishers”

Airspiel

I Don’t Know You

There’s a lot of the early Manic Street Preachers sound in this disc, with its long, yearning guitar solos and ferociously pounding drums. more… “Airspiel”

Restlesslist

Dirty Pint

This is the band’s second release. The fresh blood of funk runs through this disc, from the hyperactive breakbeats, to raunchy guitars that cut through every so often. more… “Restlesslist”

Pet Shop Boys

Disco 4

This, regardless of the talent being remixed, is perfect handbag house music. The sounds on offer here are as crisp and minimalist as the disc’s packaging. more… “Pet Shop Boys”