Danny L Harle
Cerulean
Cerulean is undeniably fun, and cements Harle's standing as a singular artist in the world of progressive pop
Exclaim
Danny L Harle
Cerulean
It feels beautiful to be invited into Harle’s world and the way his mind works. Music is embedded in his being, and this is only the beginning
Clash
Danny L Harle
Cerulean
His most cohesive work to date, finding parity in both its nostalgia and its modernity
DIY
Hemlocke Springs
The Apple Tree Under the Sea
An adventurous blend of pop across various decades, with a journey that only unleashes courageous swerves rather than shrinking down
The Line Of Best Fit
Hemlocke Springs
The Apple Tree Under the Sea
The entire album is a feast for the senses, its production DIY yet lush, kitsch yet rich
The Quietus
Jill Scott
To Whom This May Concern
A masterful return from a modern soul great
Clash
Jill Scott
To Whom This May Concern
The First Lady of Philly soul sounds totally refreshed by her decade-plus hiatus
musicOMH
Jill Scott
To Whom This May Concern
Jill Scott’s new album fits seamlessly with pop’s retro-futuristic fascination with the 1980s. Her signature mix of poetry, hip-hop, jazz, and soul is as vibrant as ever
PopMatters
Jill Scott
To Whom This May Concern
An extraordinary comeback. Print edition only
Mojo
Hemlocke Springs
The Apple Tree Under the Sea
A confident statement of intent from an artist that you feel only has further heights to ascend to, ‘the apple tree under the sea’ isn’t just going to be one of the year’s best debuts, but one of the year’s best records, full stop
Clash
J. Cole
The Fall-Off
He’s an exceptionally proficient rapper, an excellent storyteller, and for the most part, a normal bloke. If this is to be The Fall-Off, there are worse ways to say goodbye
The Line Of Best Fit
Beverley Glenn-Copeland
Laughter in Summer
Glenn-Copeland’s is a voice barely scratched by the scars of a complex life—and rich with an undefeated tenderness. And it will be sorely missed
Under The Radar