Black Country, New Road
Forever Howlong
If there’s any justice in the world Forever Howlong will not only garner a fresh following for what is perhaps the UK’s most progressive collective of musicians and songwriters, but also cement Black Country, New Road as one of the most vital, innovative, and bewitching acts the world has to offer right now
Under The Radar
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Death Hilarious
It’s a record that thrives on trust, experimentation, and the sheer joy of making a glorious, deafening racket together. It also respects its audience enough to be honest, to be fearless, and to deliver something unfiltered and real, bursting with personality. Pigsx7 have never sounded more essential
The Line Of Best Fit
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Death Hilarious
By "Carousel", the feedback feels cleansing, as authentic anti-heroes and alter-egos merge with the purging heaviness. Print edition only
Uncut
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Death Hilarious
A battle-ready hammer throw of a fifth album
DIY
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Death Hilarious
The sardonic humour that gave them their name is still present, and there are certainly moments here where what Pigs… provide is primarily big, dumb fun. But Death Hilarious also finds them thoroughly exploring their sonic and emotional range, the result an album which digs its hooks in deeper than ever
Kerrang!
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Death Hilarious
Bringing together the Def Jux man’s icy pen and instantly recognisable flow with a riff that bassist John-Michael Hedley had been playing with for a couple of years has resulted in arguably the most overtly political statement of Pigs’ career. It’s a hulking beast of chugged rhythms and swirling guitars
The Quietus
Alison Krauss and Union Station
Arcadia
Alison Krauss and Union Station show a meeting of minds, wildly creative professionals reunited to log yet another sterling work in their estimable discography
PopMatters
Tate McRae
So Close To What
Tate McRae’s well-crafted third album, So Close to What, cements her as a pop mainstay, but leaves the future unclear
PopMatters
The Waterboys
Life, Death, & Dennis Hopper
There is so much to unpack here across a myriad of styles from jazz to folk and blues but it all seems to fit the subject at its heart, Dennis Hopper. It may not all work but when it does it is mesmerising
Clash
The Waterboys
Life, Death, & Dennis Hopper
Mike Scott has made a 25-track album covering the cult actor’s life, and there’s even a song for each of his five wives. You may want to keep his Wiki open
musicOMH
Black Country, New Road
Forever Howlong
After losing their frontman, the band’s third studio album shows how resilient and adaptable they are, with luscious melodies, fantastical lyrics and lots of recorders
The Guardian
Alison Krauss and Union Station
Arcadia
Russell Moore steps in for Dan Tyminski on the bluegrass band’s first new album in 14 years. On these songs, Krauss sounds ageless and the musicians around her are clearly enjoying themselves
Paste Magazine