The first of this week’s smashers comes from UK electronic pop icons Pet Shop Boys, who return with their brand-new studio album, Nonetheless. Produced by James Ford, the music on Nonetheless is both uplifting and reflective, mixing electronics, live instruments and orchestral arrangements. The songs are very melodic and quintessentially Pet Shop Boys with a…
We’ve got just 6 recommended releases for you this week, but they are all smashers! First up St. Vincent returns with the inspired Masseduction, with inventive guitar, synths and electronica creating the right atmosphere to explore themes of sex, death and power. Possibly the most aptly titled work of Beck’s extraordinary career, Colors is an…
There are some truly belting new releases this week. First and foremost amongst them is Gretchen Peters’ absolutely stellar Blackbirds. It has been described as country noir, which perfectly captures it atmosphere. Do your ears a favour and get a copy! Note that the vinyl release has been delayed – of course we’ll have copies…