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22 May 2013

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Marques ToliverLand Of Canaan

Uncut heralds the debut from the multi-instrumentalist and former busker who has worked with Grizzly Bear, Damon Albarn and Wild Beasts as "the emergence of a major soul talent"

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Primal ScreamMore Light

The latest from Bobby Gillespie & Co sees the band return to psychedelic mode, with production from David Holmes. More than one reviewer is rating it as among their best work

VarNo One Dances Quite Like My Brothers

A generally positive start for the synth rock debut from the band led by Iceage's Elias Rønnenfelt and Posh Isolation boss Loke Rahbek. Fake DIY call it "endearing and inspiring"

WampireCuriosity

The critical consensus on the debut from the Portland synthpop / lo-fi indie pop duo is summed up by Paste's verdict that "it’s nothing revelatory, but it works"

ADULT.The Way Things Fall

The critics can't agree on the latest from the Detroit electroclash duo. Pitchfork gives it a 7.7, admiring their "sense of style", but music OMH say it's "uneasy and intent on alienation"

Uncle Acid And The DeadbeatsMind Control

Strong reviews for the 3rd installment of 70s metal-inspired psych rock from the English four-piece. Uncut conclude that it's "an accomplished, evilly wrought set piece"

Sam AmidonBright Sunny South

Plenty of complimentary reviews for the 3rd album from the Vermont folk artist. "Strange but compelling" is The Guardian's verdict while All Music detect a "sense of greater confidence and vision"

The Wave Pictures

Long Black Cars

Seventh album from this London alt.rock group

Label: Moshi Moshi
UK Release date: 02/04/2012
US Release date: 17/04/2012

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8.0 | music OMH

With the summer fast approaching, Tattersall and co. may well have delivered an early soundtrack ready made for it
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8.0 | This Is Fake DIY

If this album is your first experience of Wymeswold's favourite songs, it's unlikely you will forget them. If you're a veteran, this is a good reminder of their brilliance
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7.0 | The Line Of Best Fit

The primary reason to pick up the next Wave Pictures album is the same as that which you’ve likely applied to the last few: that of the slinky pop arrangements that accompany Tattersall’s stories
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