New releases for 29 March 2024

The first of this week’s bangers is from Ed Harcourt. While recognisably bearing all the hallmarks that have made him such an admired and prolific songwriter – one of Britain’s most cherished yet inventive music creators – his new record, El Magnifico, also finds him striving for something new. It is an Ed Harcourt record,…

Pre-sale of the week: Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department, out 19 April

The behemoth that is Taylor Swift returns with The Tortured Poets Department – her eleventh studio album. No more needs to be said. Note: The LP is initially available on standard ‘ghosted’ white vinyl as well as ‘phantom’ clear vinyl, which is exclusive to physical record shops. Click here for more details and to order…

New releases for 22 March 2024

The first of this week’s sublime 6 comes from one of the most hard-working singer-songwriters in the game. Katie Crutchfield, who was raised near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama, skipped town more than a decade ago and struck out on her own as Waxahatchee. Crutchfield says she never knew the road would lead her here, but…

Pre-sale of the week: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Wild God, out 30 August

Across ten tracks, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds dance between convention and experimentation, taking left-turns and detours that heighten the rich imagery and emotion in Cave’s soul-stirring narratives. This is the sound of a group emboldened by reconnection and taking flight. There are moments ton Wild God hat touch fondly upon the Bad Seeds’…

New releases for 15 March 2024

The first of this week’s six smashers is Deeper Well, the fifth album from six-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves, whose music is almost chimeric, with rolling acoustic guitars, puffy clouds of strings and synth, warm bass punctuations, layered harmonies, moments of Celtic melody and plenty of room on the tracks for Musgraves’ silvery vocals. On…

New releases for 8 March 2024

The first of this week’s treasures was recorded on The Rolling Stones’ 40th anniversary Licks World Tour in 2002 & 2003, with the band performing in arenas and stadiums in addition to the occasional theatre. In November 2002, the Stones arrived in Los Angeles to perform at a packed Wiltern Theatre, treating fans to a…

Pre-sale of the week: Paul Weller – 66, out 24 May

In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music, few artists possess the enduring influence and innovative spirit of Paul Weller. A recording career that began in 1977 now reaches the release of his 17th solo album, his 28th in total. Weller has always demonstrated an unwavering commitment to pushing artistic boundaries while staying true to his…