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Reviews
- Paper Tiger: Illuminated EP
The EP shows, if proof was needed, that the best is just around the corner. - Lana Del Rey: Born To Die
For all the accusations and frenzy of opinion, Lana Del Rey's debut shows enough moments of brilliance. - Tom Vek: Leisure Seizure
Leisure Seizure is as energetic and loud a pop record you’re likely to find - Katalyst: Deep Impressions
"I'd market Deep Impressions as your party friend and protector." - R&S Records: In Order to Dance XI
"The techno/old-school undercurrent will sit nicely in the basement raves" - Youth Lagoon: The Year of Hibernation
Everything lies in melody, tone, crescendo—all kinds of awesome. - Evidence: Cats & Dogs
Few albums go to such extraordinary lengths to please the listener as Evidence's brilliant new album. - Hollie Cook: Hollie Cook
The most enjoyable and heart-rendering reggae albums in recent times. - SBTRKT: SBTRKT
SBTRKT's debut is a work of art. - LV + Joshua Idelhen
Cheeky and infectious, Routes offers something very fun.
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Blog
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From his superb debut album—Lonely Are The Brave, Maverick Sabre’s magnificent ‘Open My Eyes’ is as much hard hitting as... - Action Bronson: Nothing to Worry About
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Great video for THNX from Mmoths, taken from his debut EP. Jack Colleran’s blissed-out electronica plays beautifully to the imagery.... - Alabama Shakes: You Ain’t Alone
We all ready recommended the exciting Alabama Skakes this week, but we just can’t get enough of their southern blues... - Maverick Sabre: Sometimes
Taken from his superb debut album, Lonely Are The Brave, ‘Sometimes’ sees old friend Maverick Sabre take his inspiration from... - Si-Tew: One Percent
Taken from his brilliant debut When The Clouds Ran Away, today we recommend this instrumental wonder from Si-Tew. - Kanye West: Spaceship
Kanye has come a long way since rapping about the hardships of making ends meet, like on the uplifting ‘Spaceship’....