Damien Jurado
Reggae Film Star
An epic that goes by in a mere 35 minutes.
All Music
Damien Jurado
Reggae Film Star
Jurado has remained steadfastly allergic to any stereotypical singer-songwriter navel-gazing from day one, and perhaps it’s this aversion to familiar templates that both keeps the masses at an arm’s length and makes albums like Reggae Film Star so richly rewarding for those in the know
The Line Of Best Fit
Martin Courtney
Magic Sign
All in all, it's lovely, uplifting stuff. Print edition only
Mojo
Martin Courtney
Magic Sign
The way it weaves this constellation of influence and artfulness into 10 songs that are lighter than air, deceptively simple, yet cumulatively, surprisingly moving. Print edition only
Uncut
Martin Courtney
Magic Sign
A set of subtle musical gems sees Real Estate frontman effortlessly recount the joys of youth
musicOMH
Martin Courtney
Magic Sign
The second solo album from the Real Estate frontman defaults to carefree songwriting that explores sacred moments of adolescence in the Jersey suburbs
Pitchfork
Martin Courtney
Magic Sign
Courtney might give the impression that he's aiming for a low-stakes, minor effort to pass the time in Magic Signs, a stopgap until moving on to a relatively more ambitious project. But he couldn't be more in his element, shifting in and out of focus as he recaptures his youthful wonder
No Ripcord
Regina Spektor
Home, before and after
She may still be trying to find the right balance between her larger soundscape and storytelling, but Home, before and after is an exciting evolution that feels both old and new
Beats Per Minute
Soccer Mommy
Sometimes, Forever
It’s music to laugh about our former selves at, just as much as it’s perfect to get drunk and eat ice cream to – and in that, it could define a whole new generation. But for now, it will totally define this summer
Beats Per Minute
Regina Spektor
Home, before and after
This is an album filled with good songs
Northern Transmissions
Zola Jesus
Arkhon
It is a wild ride
The Music
Perfume Genius
Ugly Season
A ground-breaking and difficult art object that challenges categorisation
The Arts Desk