New album: An evocative, imaginative, cinematic ninth LP by the inventive Manchester experimental jazz trio this time with track ideas first utilising electronica turned into their vibrant acoustic playing of interweaving piano, drums and bass
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Debut album: Slick, clever, catchy and quirky, this electro-pop mixtape by the Irish artist Jessica Smyth, who has also released songs in Spanish, brims with breathy pomp and superbly tight production
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New album: After three EPs, the 23-year-old south Londoner of Irish-Bangladeshi descent launches her debut LP with songs of high quality and consummate performance, joining the likes of Celeste and Arlo Parks as as likely huge soul stars
Read moreBobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth: Utopian Ashes
New album: The Primal Scream frontman and former Savages singer collaborate in an unusually mellow set of heartbreak numbers that recall the country rock duos between Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris
Read moreNew albums: Michael Kiwanuka, Underworld, Jeff Lynne's ELO, Miranda Lambert, Gang Starr, A Winged Victory For The Sullen, Turnover, Sunset Sons
This week’s album roundup includes timeless soul from Michael Kiwanuka, infinite invention from Underworld, catchy country rock from Miranda Lambert and a fine comeback and tribute by the remaining Gang Starr member
Read moreNew albums: Sudan Archives, Neil Young, Kanye West, Anna Meredith, Cigarettes After Sex, Rex Orange County, King Princess, Black Marble, Amy O, Lakou Mizik, Sinead O'Brien
This week’s release roundup includes Neil Young back with Crazy Horse, Kanye West plying his trade with gospel, brilliant genre mixes by Sudan Archives and Anna Meredith, and clever youthful pop from Rex Orange County and King Princess
Read moreNew albums: EELS, Manic Street Preachers, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Kylie Minogue, Goat Girl, Ultimate Painting, Hop Along
This week's selection sees EELS at their best, Unknown Mortal Orchestra rocking out, Kylie going country pop, Goat Girl on London life, the Manics coming back strong, and gentle guitar folk from Ultimate Painting and Hop Along
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