Section1 Vinyl & CDs

Review: If Wolf Alice had bought a Juno 60 analogue synth when they first formed more than a decade ago, you suspect this is what they'd sound like on their first releases. Fazerdaze melds clever vocal melodies with classy yet simple rhythm sections and indie guitar. There's something to hang onto in every bar - it's radio friendly shoegaze pop that shows the second coming of that neo psychedelic sound is showing no sign of slowing down. Fazerdaze, which is the stage name for Christchurch, New Zealand-based artist Amelia Rahayu Murray proves, on this fourth album of hers, that her time spent in her native country playing with indie icons such as Phoenix Foundation and releasing tunes through the incredible record label Flying Nun has given her the chops to become a serious player deserving of global accolade.

Review: The first in a series of solo piano compilations curated by section1 designed to celebrate the beauty and versatility of piano music. Blending contemporary classical, experimental and ambient styles, these pieces highlight raw emotions like joy, sadness, doubt and certainty. Artists were guided by two rules throughout the process: the piano was the primary instrument and no vocals. All 12 tracks are immersive and showcases the unique creative relationship each artist has with the piano while demonstrating how 88 keys can evoke drastically different moods. It works equally well for active or passive listening with calm and introspective results.