Nova Twins
Parasites & Butterflies
If Supernova was raw fire, Parasites & Butterflies is more sculpted — polishing edges, leaning further into electronic textures and vocal distortion, and often separating their rock and R&B/hip-hop instincts rather than fusing them outright
XS Noize
Nova Twins
Parasites & Butterflies
A divine feminine energy that they’ll never be willing to sacrifice to make others comfortable, or to tough out the hard times. Parasites & Butterflies is another trip into the Nova world, mirroring rage, fear, swagger, and all in between
Kerrang!
Nova Twins
Parasites & Butterflies
While there are moments where the concept of ‘Parasites and Butterflies’ is stronger than its execution, this is still a stellar outing for Nova Twins, once more establishing themselves as a vital and thrilling voice in the rock scene
Clash
The Beths
Straight Line Was A Lie
The band's fourth studio album offers deeper, more vulnerable insights
Slant Magazine
The Beths
Straight Line Was A Lie
Adds a more introspective tone to the adrenaline-packed indie rock they’ve always done well
Rolling Stone
The Beths
Straight Line Was A Lie
Straight Line Was a Lie is full of catchy hooks, big guitar riffs, and often introspective lyrics. The New Zealand quartet are at the top of their game
PopMatters
The Beths
Straight Line Was A Lie
Engaging New Zealanders The Beths masterfully marry muscle and vulnerability here. Print edition only
Uncut
The Beths
Straight Line Was A Lie
If the lyrics deal with wavering states of mind and quiet struggles, though, the music is sharp and direct, echoing Belly or Tsunami but also keeping pace with Lucy Dacus or Phoebe Bridgers. Print edition only
Mojo
CMAT
EURO-COUNTRY
A fluent thesis on national identity, fame, and womanhood
DIY
CMAT
EURO-COUNTRY
Vocally, lyrically, creatively, CMAT has never sounded better. In truth, you’d be hard pushed to find another record like this one
The Skinny
CMAT
EURO-COUNTRY
To a certain extent, Euro-Country distances itself from her previous releases, however, the material still remains distinctly, unmistakably CMAT
The Line Of Best Fit
CMAT
EURO-COUNTRY
The Irish one-off’s third album has all the camp and charm we’ve come to expect. It places her in a world that is entirely her own
musicOMH