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18 October 2025

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The AntlersBlight

"Silberman and co. deliver that incredible depth and meaning, with an earnestness like only they can muster" (9/10 - Sputnik). "Electric glitches and intriguing lyrics add to a quietly seductive package" (8/10 - Uncut)

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Jay SomBelong

"With ‘Belong’ serving notice of Jay Som’s continued abilities" (8/10 - Clash). "Will undoubtedly solidify her reputation as your favourite pop singer's favourite pop singer" (8/10 - Exclaim"

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Taylor SwiftThe Life of a Showgirl

"Swift hits all her marks — from new, exciting sonic turns to incisive storytelling" (10/10 - Rolling Stone). "Has its moments, but lacks the consistency of Taylor’s recent work" (6/10 - Clash)

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WednesdayBleeds

"Karly Hartzman has delivered a record that’s lean, confrontational and lived-in" (10/10 - NME). "A monumental statement from one of the most exciting bands today" (9/10 - PopMatters)

Baxter DuryAllbarone

"It’s not often you’ll hear of an artist making the best work of their career by their eighth album" (10/10 - The Skinny). "This is a record that wants you to dance" (8/10 - Far Out)

Big ThiefDouble Infinity

"Classic melodies, spring water acoustics and pared-back poeticism about living in the moment fill Adrianne Lenker and co’s latest with life" (10/10 - The Guardian). "A gloriously satisfying record" (9/10 - DIY)

CMATEURO-COUNTRY

"Who else could combine soul, yodelling, Jamie Oliver and Calpol into such charming songs about the messy modern psyche? Only Europe’s best new breakout star" (10/10 - The Guardian)

Wolf AliceThe Clearing

"Their boldest, most striking record yet" (10/10 - DIY). "Frankly, soft-rock has not sounded this grand in a long time, and only Wolf Alice could have crafted it" (8.7/10 - Northern Transmissions)

The New EvesThe New Eve Is Rising

"Velvets-style drone rock, trad folk, anarcho-punk and hippy whimsy are all discernible in the Brighton quartet’s debut album – all played with white-knuckle intensity" (8/10 - The Guardian)

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Spiritbox

Tsunami Sea

Second studio album from the Canadian heavy metal band workign with producers Dan Braunstein and Mike Stringer

Added: 07/03/2025
8.8

The Cure

Songs Of A Lost World

Album number fourteen and first in sixteen years from the veteran alternative rock band produced by Robert Smith and Paul Corkett

Added: 23/10/2024
8.7

Hayley Williams

Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party

Third solo album from the Mississippi-born Paramore singer working with producers Daniel James, Jim-E Stack and Brian Robert Jones

Added: 29/08/2025
8.7

Geese

Getting Killed

Fourth full-length album from the Brooklyn indie rock quintet was produced with Kenny Beats

Added: 24/09/2025
8.7

CMAT

EURO-COUNTRY

Third full-length album from the Irish pop singer-songwriter Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson produced with Oli Deakin

Added: 27/08/2025
8.7

Bad Bunny

Debí Tirar Más Fotos

Latest full-length release from Puerto Rican rapper featuring guest appearances from Chuwi, Omar Courtz, Dei V, & Los Pleneros de la Cresta and RaiNao.

Added: 14/01/2025
8.6

Little Simz

Lotus

Sixth album of soulful hip-hop from London-rapper Simbiatu Ajikawo featuring guest appearances from Michael Kiwanuka, Miraa May, Yukimi Nagano, Obongjayar, Sampha, Moonchild Sanelly, Moses Sumney and Wretch 32

Added: 05/06/2025
8.6

billy woods

GOLLIWOG

Latest full-length release from the New York-based rapper featuring contributions from El-P, ELUCID, Shabaka Hutchings, Jeff Markey, Messiah Musik, Kenny Segal, The Alchemist and more

Added: 09/05/2025
8.6

Agriculture

The Spiritual Sound

Second full-length release from the Los Angeles black metal quartet

Added: 03/10/2025
8.5

Suede

Antidepressants

Tenth album from the English alt.rock group produced by Ed Buller (Pulp, The Raincoats, The Courteeners)

Added: 04/09/2025
8.5

Heartworms

Glutton For Punishment

Debut full-length album from the London-based Jojo Orme was produced by Dan Carey (Black Midi, Fontaines DC, Kae Tempest)

Added: 06/02/2025
8.5

Kendrick Lamar

GNX

Sixth full-length album and first seven years from the Compton rapper working with producer Sounwave with additional work by Jack Antonoff, Mustard, Sean Momberger and Kamasi Washington

Added: 25/11/2024
8.4

Deftones

Private Music

Tenth studio album from the Sacramento alt. metal band produced by Nick Raskulinecz (The Hold Steady, Korn, Alice In Chains)

Added: 21/08/2025
8.4

Dijon

Baby

Second album from the German-born Baltimore-based singer, songwriter and producer

Added: 18/08/2025
8.4

The Last Dinner Party

From The Pyre

Second album from the London indie rock band produced by Markus Dravs (Arcade Fire, Coldplay, Wolf Alice)

Added: 16/10/2025
8.4

Perfume Genius

Glory

Seventh studio album from Seattle-based indie pop solo artist Mike Hadreas produced by Blake Mills (Fiona Apple, Feist, Laura Marling)

Added: 25/03/2025
8.4

Benefits

Constant Noise

Second album from the Teeside band led by Kingsley Hall formerly of The Chapman Family and features guest appearances from Pete Doherty, Shakk and Zera Tønin

Added: 20/03/2025
8.4

Cameron Winter

Heavy Metal

Debut solo album from New York-based Geese frontman

Added: 13/01/2025
8.4

Wednesday

Bleeds

Sixth album from the North Carolina indie rock band produced by Alex Farrar

Added: 17/09/2025
8.4

FKA Twigs

Eusexua

Third album of trip hop / alternative R&B from the London-based singer and dancer Tahliah Barnett working with producers Eartheater, Koreless, Ojivolta, Stargate, Marius de Vries and North West

Added: 24/01/2025
8.4

caroline

Caroline 2

Second full-length album from the London-based eight-member post-rock group

Added: 29/05/2025
8.4

Nourished By Time

The Passionate Ones

Second full-length release from Baltimore alt.R&B artist Marcus Elliot featuring a guest appearance by Tony Bontana

Added: 20/08/2025
8.3

Laura Marling

Patterns in Repeat

Eighth album from the English singer-songwriter co-produced with Dom Monks

Added: 24/10/2024
8.3

Father John Misty

Mahashmashana

Sixth album from J Tillman under the Father John Misty pseudonym working with producers produced Drew Erickson and Jonathan Wilson

Added: 20/11/2024
8.3

Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band

New Threats From the Soul

Second full-length album from the Jeffersonville, Indiana Americana musician Ryan Davis

Added: 25/07/2025
8.3

Jim Legxacy

Black British Music (2025)

Fourth mixtape from the London singer, rapper, and producer James Olaloye

Added: 20/07/2025
8.3

Samia

Bloodless

Third album from the Nashville-based singer-songwriter Samia Finnerty

Added: 25/04/2025
8.3

Ethel Cain

Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You

Third album from the Florida-born dream pop artist Hayden Silas Anhedönia

Added: 07/08/2025
8.3

Robert Plant

Saving Grace

Album number twelve from the former Led Zeppelin front man featuring contributions from Oli Jefferson, Tony Kelsey, Barney Morse-Brown and Matt Worley

Added: 26/09/2025
8.2

Squid

Cowards

Third full-length album from the Brighton post-punk band produced by Marta Salogni and Grace Banks

Added: 05/02/2025

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