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25 June 2018

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Rolling Blackouts Coastal FeverHope Downs

No Ripcord say there's "not a single bad song on here" in reviewing the Melbourne 5-piece's debut, while GIITTV say it's a "tremendously satisfying listen"

Melody’s Echo ChamberBon Voyage

Uncut say Melody Prochet's second album "begs to be put on again, each listen revealing more of the myriad ideas that make up its weird majesty"

Snail MailLush

Exclaim call the Lo-fi indie debut from 19 year old Lindsey Jordan "unencumbered and honest", with Eabuddy saying it's "awesome when Jordan is most engaged". The Arts Desk say she's "a breath of fresh air"

Lily AllenNo Shame

"It’s hard to deny No Shame represents the woman who made it: it’s a smart, self-aware and compellingly imperfect record with a pretty unique point of view" say NME on the 4th album from the pop singer

LUMPLUMP

Loud & Quiet say the debut full-length album for the collaboration between Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay is "an intoxicating listen" while DiS say they "convey startling visions through their new vessel"

Father John MistyGod's Favorite Customer

"When it's glorious, it really is glorious" - Uncut's take on the 4th LP from J Tillman. Loud and Quiet say "the songs sound the same but the lyrics reveal a side to him that’s rarely made an appearance until now"

Ben HowardNoonday Dream

DIY describe the third album from the Devon-based folk / pop singer-songwriter as "a repositioning as well as a new highlight" while Q say "Howard's evolving sound is fast becoming distinctively his own"

Diana Krall

Turn Up The Quiet

Thirteenth studio album from the Canadian jazz pianist and vocalist

ADM rating[?]: 6.7
Label: Decca
UK Release date: 05/05/2017
US Release date: 05/05/2017

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8.0 95909
8.0 | Mojo

Classy and elegant. Print edition only
8.0 95912
8.0 | Evening Standard

Buoyed by Christian McBride on agile double bass, and long-time collaborator Russell Malone on guitar, Krall is all warm, frayed intimacy
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7.0 95911
7.0 | All Music

So elegant, it seems effortless
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6.0 95913
6.0 | Slant Magazine

The album gracefully moves from one song to the next, but its consistent mood is a blessing and a curse, as things can get a little sleepy in places
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6.0 95910
6.0 | Uncut

Served without schmaltz and only occasionally flirts with the soporific. Print edition only
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