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Divorce
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Nottingham quartet leave quite the calling card with this confident and ambitious debut
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Nothing is another manifestation of Jaar and Harrington’s efforts to preserve a harmonious fusion of rock and electronics, without compromising either side
The Quietus
Lady Gaga
Mayhem
MAYHEM is more like an inspired album rather than one that inspires, and where Gaga usually flips the game on its head, she’s stuck to the rules this time
The Line Of Best Fit
Lady Gaga
Mayhem
The album commits a mortal pop sin: It’s kind of boring
Slant Magazine
Divorce
Drive To Goldenhammer
There’s not much on This Side of the Island that is daring or new in terms of musical explorations, but the energetic vocals and Leithauser’s distinct delivery keeps the album afloat
Under The Radar
Bob Mould
Here We Go Crazy
Here We Go Crazy is simply a fantastic album, and easily one of my favourites of 2025 so far. You’d never know that Bob Mould was practically a pensioner now. He’s still as vibrant as ever, and long may that continue
God Is In The TV
Spiritbox
Tsunami Sea
It’s a thrilling reminder that even the heaviest music can still surprise, evolve, and sweep you away in unexpected directions
Dork
Spiritbox
Tsunami Sea
Can Spiritbox match the success of their debut? Hold our beers, say the Canadians, as they bring turbulence (and a little tinkering) to superb and often superior follow-up
Kerrang!
Spiritbox
Tsunami Sea
The Canadian band fuses scorching heaviness with crystalline beauty to stunning effect on their sophomore effort
NME
Spiritbox
Tsunami Sea
The Canadian metal band’s second album is an adventure in songcraft, from boulders of invective to ruminative, poppy grooves
The Guardian
Spiritbox
Tsunami Sea
Spiritbox demonstrate a total mastery of their sound, transitioning at ease from wall of noise heaviness into rich, textured soundscapes
The Arts Desk
Bob Mould
Here We Go Crazy
Bob Mould’s latest album finds him turning back towards the personal with the same intensity that we’ve come to expect
Spectrum Culture
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