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Review: Caribou shares his latest record, this time for City Slang, Honey. The timely follow-up to 2020's Suddenly, Honey comes preceded by the forerunning singles 'Broke My Heart', 'Volume' and 'Honey'. Caribou aka. Dan Snaith has more than proven his mettle as a multifarious artist, with the toweringly popular Odessa album only scratching the surface of what could otherwise be described as a much more experimental, tricky and salubriously varied discography. Honey plays up the pop-oriented capabilities of Snaith's many-tentacled sound, circling the intentionally mystified identity of the artist himself; 'Come Find Me' asks the listener to come find Snaith, while its corresponding music video features a childlike figure in a Brave New World-style jumpsuit, dancing to the song, as if to suggest a coquettish playfulness, poking through the swellingly progressive, end-of-summer house track. Adding to the pangram of bright and hopeful post-folktronica hits, Honey is sure to attract all the late-summer dance bees.

Review: COMA has always operated in a world where melody is in high supply and indie and electronica have collided in fresh new ways. The artist is not one to hide away from a big hook or a pop tip line and always manages to imbue their work with tons of emotion. This new album is another step forward that investigates sonic realms ask just how broad the scope of club music can really be. That means Fuzzy Fantasy is in many ways a departure from all-out dance floor focus into something more human and nuanced.

Review: Efterklang's seventh studio album, Things We Have In Common, closes a musical chapter that began with Altid Sammen and continued through Windflowers. Embracing a simpler, more inclusive approach, the album reflects a gentler harmonic tension and straightforward tonal language. While Altid Sammen explored human community and Windflowers delved into nature, Things We Have In Common centers on collective spirituality and belonging. The album reunites the core trioiMads Brauer, Casper Clausen, and Rasmus Stolbergiwith former member Rune Molgaard, whose spiritual journey has profoundly shaped the album. Molgaard co-wrote seven of the nine tracks, infusing the record with his unique perspective. Featuring contributions from international artists like Zach Condon, Tatu Ronkko, Hector Tosta, and Mabe Fratti, and notable collaborations with Francesco Donadello and the South Denmark Girls' Choir, the album marks Efterklang's 20th anniversary with a rich, evolving soundscape that reflects two decades of artistic growth and reconnection. Come and enjoy one of the most underrated bands of the millennium.

Review: Big Swimmer marks a significant evolution for King Hannah, reflecting a newfound confidence and clarity in their sound. Merrick's vocals soar with a newfound assurance, complemented by Whittle's blazing guitar work. The album strikes a balance between prickly and heartening imagery, leaving listeners spellbound and emotionally stirred. With each track, King Hannah showcases a deep understanding of their strengths and vision for the future, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in their sonic landscape. From traversing the waters of the Atlantic to commanding rock venues, the band's journey is palpable in every note. Big Swimmer is a compelling testament to King Hannah's growth and artistic prowess, leaving listeners with hairs standing on end and a yearning for the summer lake depicted in its enchanting storytelling.

Review: This is a special Night Vision cover sleeve version of a special new album that will explode any party with its worldly rhythmical charms. Los Bitchos' 2022 debut Let the Festivities Begin! was a superb one that made for raucous listening and now Talkie Talkie is the technicolor explosion. Featuring dynamic guitar riffs and infectious beats, it marks a bold evolution in their distinctive fusion of global rock'n'roll influences. It was produced by the band alongside Oli Barton-Wood (who has worked with Wet Leg and Nilufer Yanya) and engineer Giles Barrett, and marks a bold step for Talkie Talkie.

Review: Jessica Pratt's third solo album is a blessing from the start, with opener, "Opening Night", setting the album's tone as a sojourn through a fresh but solemn memory, like strolling through a mist swept pasture. With Pratt's unique vocal ranging tied up in a mix of space, crackle and forgotten reverie, her vocals at times sounding as if they're lost somewhere in a wireless ether. With softly played chords and delicate strumming sitting in tune with dreamy interludes and folky motifs, City Slang have arguably dropped their best record for 2019 first.

Review: English singer-songwriter Anna B Savage wrote this album as "a love letter to a man and to Ireland." The City Slang-signee recently relocated from Britain to Donegal, Ireland, having initially made the jump across the Irish sea to study a master's in music in Dublin. The Irish connection is palpable throughout, with song titles 'Donegal' and 'Mo Cheol Thu'' a case in point and her collaborators rooted in the underground music community there. Producer John 'Spud' Murphy is famed for his Lankum connection. And credited musicians from the Emerald Isle include Anna Mieke, Kate Ellis, Caimin Gilmore from Crash Ensemble and Cormac MacDiarmada from Lankum. Anna Mieke is a featured guest vocalist on the beautiful 'Agnes'. It's a song that blends of mind-bogglingly imaginative instrumentation and arrangement with stark, beautiful folk. Savage has ventured into highly ambitious terrain on this album and has delivered a commanding performance in doing so.

Review: Soft Tissue highlights the continued evolution for Tindersticks, their 14th album representing a dynamic exploration of new sonic territories. With a palpable sense of mutual curiosity driving their creative process, the band delves into intimate conversations that yield a rich blend of sound and emotion. From the opening track 'New World' to the soulful 'Turned My Back' and the dappled hope of 'Soon to be April,' Soft Tissue navigates themes of personal and public worlds with finesse. Stuart Staples' introspective reflections, supported by the band's tight arrangements and restless details, create a compelling sonic landscape that is both intimate and experimental. With vocals, strings, and brass completed in London, the album upholds Tindersticks' longstanding readiness to stretch themselves creatively.