New releases for 19 February 2021

Our winter warmers for 19 February start with a new album from Tindersticks. Just before the end of 2020, a mere 12 months after the release of the celebrated No Treasure But Hope, they surprised everyone by mentioning a new album to be released early in 2021. Singer Stuart Staples was already nurturing seeds for…

Pre-sales of the week: Mogwai – As The Love Continues and Sleaford Mods – Spare Ribs

We’ve got two absolute crackers for you this week! Mogwai – As The Love Continues This new album will please old fans and gain new as it has something for everyone. Both transcendent and surprising, As The Love Continues shows that Mogwai are still offering solace from the mundane, supplying the soundtrack to whatever movie…

New releases for 1 September 2017

There are some super new releases for 1 September, and we start of our 8 recommendations with LCD Soundsystem, one of the more surprising returns this year with American Dream, an album with a languid, synth-based groove underpinning some of James Murphy’s most emotive vocals yet. Synth-pop pioneers OMD release their 13th album, The Punishment…

New releases for 3 June 2016

We’ve got some fine new releases for 3 June. The Kills return with Ash & Ice, which is a great addition to their catalogue. A strong contender for release of the week is Dexys’ Let The Record Show, which really showcases Kevin Rowlands’ singular and uncompromising vision. Totally Stripped highlights The Rolling Stones’ strengths with…

New releases for 1 April 2016

1 April is a very nice week for new releases. If you don’t often buy instrumental rock albums, there are two coming out this week which are essential: Explosions In The Sky return with their first studio album for some time. Hundred Records favourite Black Mountain’s new album, IV, is unashamedly ambitious which is as…

New releases for 23 October 2015

There are some fine new releases for 23 October. If you like your pop witty and exceptionally well crafted then Paul Heaton and Jacqueline Abbot’s new release, Wisdom, Laughter and Lines, is for you. Joanna Newsom’s latest, Divers, continues prove what a singular songwriter she is. Killing Joke’s Pylon snarls in all the right places,…