This week's Album of the Week is the self-titled debut from Melbourne synth-punk quartet Nun. The record is an impressive, and distinctive, blend of the band's shared musical interests, including electronic, industrial, pop…

Canadian born, New York-based artist Mac DeMarco returns with his awaited second album, demonstrating a marked evolution in songwriting that nonetheless bears the hallmarks of his earlier wit and idiosyncratic rock stylings. The…

A Long Way To The Beginning is a landmark record from Seun Kuti, youngest son of legendary musician, Afrobeat pioneer, and human rights activist Fela Kuti. Seun Kuti's third album leading the iconic…

The third record from Melbourne duo HTRK is an impressive distallation of, and extension on previous albums. The sparse melodies, languorous tempos, precise percussion, dub effects and Jonnine's distinctive vocals all combine to…

Avey Tare of Animal Collective has formed a new band with former Dirty Projectors member Angel Deradoorian and ex-Ponytail drummer Jeremy Hyman. Their debut is inspired by a shared love of vintage horror…

The third album from Philadelphia band The War On Drugs is an impressive evolution in sound and style for the rock outfit, combining experimental 70s and 80s rock rhythms and production techniques with…

Grids is the third album from Teeth & Tongue, the Melbourne-based musical project of Jess Cornelius. It follows the celebrated Tambourine LP of 2011, and offers another impressive collection of richly imaginative, atmospheric…

Oddments is the fourth album in 18 months from this highly productive, inventive, and brilliant band from Geelong. An eclectic but cohesive collection of new compositions, the album features reflective tape warped garage…

'Blank Project' is the long anticipated return of Swedish artist Neneh Cherry, and represents her first solo recordings since 'Man' in 1996. Soulful, sombre, but celebratory, the album reflects Neneh's tremendous versatility as…

The second album from Missouri-born singer-songwriter Angel Olsen is an absorbing and atmospheric record, filled with electronic folk and heavy rock compositions. The lyrical depth is of the record is matched with both…

Emmaar is the sixth album from Malian musicians Tinariwen. Since forming in 1979 the band have developed and refined a hybrid style of traditional blues and rock music, and this record documents the…

Gentle, unassuming, and insistent are hallmarks of Seattle singer Damien Jurado. Across eleven albums he’s developed a loyal fanbase with his steady folk songwriting. Recent work with producer Richard Swift however has seen…

'Give The People What They Want' is the anticipated album from celebrated soul artist Sharon Jones and her band The Dap Kings. Sharon Jones is very happily recovering from serious illness last year…

Brisbane's Blank Realm have established a formidable reputation with their innovative, evoving catalogue of experimental and psychedelic music. Grassed Inn finds the band at their most accessible as well as most challenging, with…

Los Angeles group Warpaint released their impressive debut album The Fool in 2010, a blend of classic and modern rock and folk traditions. Their self-titled follow-up is equally compelling, a textured exploration of…

Sunbeam Sound Machine in the project of Melbourne's Nick Sowersby, and this impressive debut release comprises two previously released EPs. 'One', featuring the earliest recordings, is raw and immediate, a collection of garage…

Psychedelic Chicago-based quartet Cave return with their highly anticipated album Threace. Formed in 2006, the band’s third release blends a variety of influences, including experimental rock music of the late 60s and early…

The second LP from Geelong's The Frowning Clouds sounds like a lost mod classic with it's reverb-heavy rock and RnB sound. The faithful reproduction of 60s recording techniques are matched with fresh songwriting…