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This Is The Kit  Off Off On

On Off Off On, whilst the emotional range of its predecessor may be slightly narrowed, there’s a commitment to broadening the sonic palette that frames Stables’ writing Loud And Quiet

Beabadoobee  Fake It Flowers

A resoundingly confident and addictive debut from someone who sounds like she’s ready to take on the world. You’d do well to remember the name Beats Per Minute

This Is The Kit  Off Off On

A sombre story. A happy ending Gigwise

Autechre  Sign

For seasoned fans looking for their next fix of boundary-pushing explorations, this will likely seem a tad pedestrian, but SIGN is still an incredible piece of work, even if it's not bending the rules of music production into infinity. Exclaim

Adrianne Lenker  instrumentals

Whilst perhaps only for hardcore fans or those more interested in instrumental folk, instrumentals is an enjoyable listen post-songs XS Noize

Adrianne Lenker  songs

A master of songwriting, Lenker has dialled back from the experimental nature of her previous album to a more reigned-in folk sound, constructing seemingly simple compositions that bely a great deal of fingerpicking skill XS Noize

Adrianne Lenker  songs

Eleven melodic ballads crafted of just Lenker’s vocals and an acoustic guitar Loud And Quiet

Adrianne Lenker  instrumentals

A collage of the ritualistic improvisation that took place during the recording process to mark the end of each day Loud And Quiet

Adrianne Lenker  instrumentals

On instrumentals, Lenker settles down from songs' busier thoughts, indulging in the stoicism within to achieve moments of serenity, if only briefly. Deep breaths, everyone Exclaim

Adrianne Lenker  songs

Lenker's work continues to reimagine love and loss, and albums like songs are her way of turning those complex emotions into something timeless Exclaim

Kevin Morby  Sundowner

It’s still a well-produced record that plods along with a rustic charm and the occasional hook, but anyone who has followed Morby throughout his career knows he could be an icon in the modern indie-folk scene Sputnik Music (staff)

Low Cut Connie  Private Lives

Weiner’s comfort standing on instruments and running through crowds once overshadowed the humanity in his music, but he brings to light now as he peers into the dark, making for the most considered art of his career Spectrum Culture

Songhoy Blues  Optimisme

Songhoy Blues produce song after song that is resolutely up-tempo, exuberant and loaded with optimism The Arts Desk

Matt Berninger  Serpentine Prison

If you are a fan of The National, there are several enjoyable and recognisable features you will hear across this LP. It will especially reward patient listeners who want to wallow in the vibe of the music God Is In The TV

This Is The Kit  Off Off On

Compositionally, Off Off On finds Stables at the top of her game to date. Pushed by Kaufman in new directions and with an ear towards experimentation in spots, the underlying tension of Stables’ music is spurred on by her lyrics Under The Radar