New releases for 1 March 2019

Our first recommendation of the week is actually out the week before! Lines is a trilogy of song cycles from The Unthanks, each with a very different subject but each using poetry to focus on a different female perspective: actor Maxine Peake has written lines about fishermen’s rights campaigner Lillian Bilocca; the lines for World…

New releases for 26 May 2017

There are some fabulous new releases for 26 May. We don’t usually include reissues in our top releases, but the 50th anniversary issue of Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band is a bit different! One of the most important albums in pop history has been remixed and reimagined for its birthday, and includes never-before-released takes.…

New releases for 9 February 2015

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…