Dua Lipa
Radical Optimism
Despite their short runtimes, many of the songs on the album still manage to pack a punch
Slant Magazine
Dua Lipa
Radical Optimism
Ultimately, what you at times get is a watered-down version of Future Nostalgia, a record that feels adrift — even from Lipa herself. We didn’t expect her to cover Blur’s “Tender,” or drop her own line of lava lamps, but we were hoping for something a little more distinct
Rolling Stone
Iron & Wine
Light Verse
The longing of Light Verse seeks consolation from the world, finding that the best reassurance might be nothing more than the fact we’re still standing
Spin
St. Vincent
All Born Screaming
All Born Screaming thrills for its directness, its momentum, and, crucially, its replayability. God rest St. Vincent. Long live Annie Clark
Under The Radar
Fat White Family
Forgiveness Is Yours
Forgiveness Is Yours is original, intriguing, and appealing to adventurous souls looking for a listening experience outside their comfort zone and into the recklessly candid world of a unique and talented band
Under The Radar
Pet Shop Boys
nonetheless
They are the Pet Shop Boys, just being the Pet Shop Boys and they’ll be the Pet Shop Boys forever. Thankfully
God Is In The TV
Dua Lipa
Radical Optimism
The title strongly suggests an attempt to regain the magic mood that Future Nostalgia conjured
The Arts Desk
Camera Obscura
Look to the East, Look to the West
Camera Obscura is back, and they’re better, stronger and more cohesive than ever
Spectrum Culture
The Lemon Twigs
A Dream Is All We Know
They already proved they could recreate the sound of their idols, but with conceptual songwriting under their belt, they further distance themselves from the “imitator” label
Spectrum Culture
Iron & Wine
Light Verse
After a lengthy break, Sam Beam returns with more tales of hushed heartbreak and strange, enchanting wonders
Spectrum Culture
Mdou Moctar
Funeral For Justice
Justice are back. Turn up the volume, roll down the windows and stop thinking about it
Spectrum Culture
Chastity Belt
Live Laugh Love
They feel stronger than they did on Chastity Belt, but it doesn’t feel like they’ve come up with anything new to set it apart from the rest of the band’s catalog except sharper songwriting
Spectrum Culture