This week’s hot six starts with Strawberries, the new album from Robert Forster – co-founder of the Go-Betweens and one of Australia’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters. This album is on the softer, more melodic side of indie pop; but ultimately, it’s hard to argue against that as an approach to songwriting. Trip-hop royalty Morcheeba make a…
Talkin to the Trees, the debut album from Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, is a personal and powerful album featuring ten new compositions by Young. ‘Big Change’, the first song from the album, has a message that leaves no doubt where Neil Young stands in these challenging times. The Chrome Hearts are: Spooner…
We kick off this week’s picks with Corb Lund’s 1994 album Modern Pain, which is finally getting its first vinyl release after more than thirty years. The album by one of Canada’s most beloved and revered songwriters captures the raw and do-it-yourself nature of his early acoustic and folk records, showcasing songs that range from…
Alison Goldfrapp, the creative force behind some of the most captivating music of the past two-and-a-half decades, releases Flux, her second album following 2023’s critically-adored The Love Invention. Alison stands on a precipice of new experiences in more ways than one. Launched with the joybomb of a single, ‘Find Xanadu’, the album showcases some…
The first of this week’s scorchers is Wild and Clear and Blue, the second full-length album from I’m With Her, featuring multi-Grammy-Award-winners Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan. I’m With Her builds an ineffable magic from their fine-spun narratives and breathtaking harmonies. The result is a collection both emotionally raw and intricate, with layers…
We’re pleased to announce that Hundred Records is continuing its support for independent artists, with the debut CD from local singer/songwriter Milly Thimaras. Fresh off a very successful lauch show at Papillon in Southampton, Milly’s debut album, Bullets, is now available in store and online. Listen to a selection of tracks from the album here.…
Blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa is back with Breakthrough, his powerful new studio album. Produced by long-time collaborator Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, The Black Crowes, Journey) and co-written with Grammy-winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd), Breakthrough captures Bonamassa at the height of his creative powers. Expanding his signature sound while staying true…
First up this week is Ten Crowns, the new solo album from Andy Bell (Erasure), which features ten brand-new tracks of dazzling, joyous pop inspired by the dancefloor and gospel, including an incredible collaboration with Andy’s idol, Debbie Harry. Ten Crowns was written with and produced by Grammy-winning US producer, remixer and DJ Dave Audé.…
Following his electrifying Coachella headline set with the legendary Brian May, Benson Boone has announced his second album, American Heart. Benson solidified his status in 2024 with a string of hits, led by ‘Beautiful Things’ and its follow-up, ‘Slow It Down’. 2025 is already off to a huge start fwith a standout performance at…
With so many new releases out next week, we’ve had to pick eight rather than the usual six. First out the bag is Stereophonics, who celebrate over 25 years as one of the UK’s most-loved bands with their new album, Make ’Em Laugh, Make ’Em Cry , Make ’Em Wait. The album’s 8 tracks include…