13 September 2025
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Experimental indie pop/rock (self-termed as doom-wop) on the debut from the supergroup comprising Ryan Kattner (Man Man), Nick Thorburn (Islands, The Unicorns) and Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse)
6.8
A weird, unforgettable stain on the shirt of indie-rock Read Review
Out Of Love delivers its message with an ironic charm that will warm the heart of even the most critical indie fans Read Review
Being a side project – we may never hear something as good as this again when they part ways Read Review
Kattner and Thornburn beautifully represent their prospective places on the vocal spectrum creating a sweet and sinister sound Read Review
Mister Heavenly approach their AM-radio inspirations with just the right balance of devotion and deviance Read Review
One of this year’s strongest debuts, a complete album with easy hooks and easy charms Read Review
You might be dubious at first, but doom wop is here to stay Read Review
Doom-wop is a funny turn of phrase, not a bonafide genre, but that doesn’t matter here because Out of Love succeeds on its own Read Review
A fun listen, but it doesn’t go much deeper than that Read Review
It's some of Nick Thorburn, Ryan Kattner and Joe Plummer's finest work to date Read Review
It’s a fine wee record about love, its ups and down, pitfalls and peaks Read Review
There’s half a very good album here, the rest is just a few clever musicians having some fun Read Review
Their blend of crooner pop filtered through a garage-rock vapour is likeable, although their slack style could do with refinement in places Read Review
If you can appreciate a band who excel at synthesising favourite sounds into something captivating, you may be in luck Read Review
An only slightly rewarding diversion from Kattner, Thorburn, and Plummer’s day jobs Read Review
The songwriting is going to have to be a lot sharper if Mister Heavenly are to banish suspicions of concept over substance Read Review
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Mister Heavenly: Out Of Love
David Byrne Who Is The Sky
The artist’s new album of bright, bustling pop is positioned as a celebration of reasons to be cheerful. Often its fountain of optimism feels like a firehose of forced positivity Pitchfork
Ed Sheeran Play
On the enjoyably moreish Play, the ‘culturally Irish’ star sounds as if he’s back on form. Although we’ve only had time for a quick listen The Irish Times
Baxter Dury Allbarone
This record plays like his shot for glory, and with tracks as hooky and well-constructed as "Mockingjay" or the title track, there's no reason he shouldn't hit the big time All Music
Parcels Loved
While not for cynics, LOVED is a late-summer delight that comes at audiences with open arms. Comfortable dancing shoes recommended for listening All Music
Parcels have built something contagious here, with a joy that leaves you feeling that little bit lighter when you’re done with it Dork
Loved is a departure for Parcels but one that is constantly invigorating, the group are clearly incredibly relaxed and that is reflected in the calming, and highly enjoyable soundscape they have created on this record The Line Of Best Fit
The star of this entire record is without question the harmonies. They are razor sharp, technically astounding and forever charming, leaving you wanting more of them at the close of every song Far Out
Maruja Pain To Power
They really have taken a complicated moment and made it into a fantastic piece of music Far Out
Incredible lead single Look Down On Us is just one of three tunes here that capture Maruja’s free-flowing approach by stretching out to the 10-minute mark Kerrang!
The Manchester jazz-punks let loose on their savage debut album through cathartic outpourings of fury, despair and love NME
The thrill of this band is the extremes. From moshpits one minute and silence the next, they are in command with their music, unifying the crowd God Is In The TV
This band and this record want you to punch a hole in the wall, ask if you're willing to step through it – and then beckon others to do the same The Line Of Best Fit
Maruja emerge from the studio with raucous rap-rock and meandering jam music in tow, resulting in an album full of the same songs several times over. By the end, listeners may feel they have deja vu. Fans may feel they have dementia The Quietus
Rage-infused music of dissolution Clash
Jade That's Showbiz Baby!
Debut solo album by Little Mix singer is packed with incident and a multitude of musical styles musicOMH
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Spiritbox Tsunami Sea
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Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways
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