Vampire Weekend
Only God Was Above Us
It’s unpredictable, and even a little jarring at times, but it serves to demonstrate the band’s ever-evolving sound; and is a thrilling peek into the musical terrain that they might venture into in the future
Dork
Maggie Rogers
Don't Forget Me
It doesn’t have some of the same hit power as older records from her direction, but every song is solid, and the album is an impressive showing
Northern Transmissions
English Teacher
This Could Be Texas
English Teacher has forged an album that expertly blends entertainment with profound emotional depth
Northern Transmissions
The Libertines
All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade
The Libertines are still doing what they’ve always done. They’re just doing it in a safer, more predictable way
Spectrum Culture
Maggie Rogers
Don't Forget Me
At times it dances along at a pace, while Rogers is just as unafraid to slow things down
The Arts Desk
English Teacher
This Could Be Texas
The British post-punk quartet follow up their EP ‘Polyawkward’ with a 13-song record full of wit and ideas
The Independent
Nia Archives
Silence Is Loud
The London-based DJ’s eclectic debut also mixes drum and bass, dubstep and pop
The FT
English Teacher
This Could Be Texas
Frontwoman Lily Fontaine sings witty lyrics in unpredictably different ways
The FT
Maggie Rogers
Don't Forget Me
The album captures the freedom of hitting the open road and the dizziness of moving on
Slant Magazine
Maggie Rogers
Don't Forget Me
The singer-songwriter’s third album is her strongest yet, the sound of a wise, clear-eyed, melodious prodigy coming into her own voice
Pitchfork
Maggie Rogers
Don't Forget Me
The sound of an artist beginning to sink cosily into her own skin, and enjoying herself enormously in the process
DIY
Maggie Rogers
Don't Forget Me
The Maryland artist's musical journey since her viral breakout moment has been frantic. On this stripped-back third album, she sounds confident in where she's headed next
NME