A classic songwriting sensibility and intimate, charmingly detailed lyricism prevail on the debut full length album from Melbourne band Twerps. With a catalogue of vinyl singles and tape releases already released, this self-titled…

Feist offers another album of accomplished and engaging songwriting with Metals. Filled wth understated folk and acoustic material, the LP was recorded with long-time collaborators Chilly Gonzales and Mocky. Slightly more subdued in…

Well known for work with master pop practioners Crayon Fields, and following a brief spell recording solo as Sly Hats, Geoffrey O'Connor here reveals another glimpse into the boundless musical talent at his…

On 'Ex Tropical', Lost Animal (the solo project of Jarrod Quarrell) invites listeners to a strange and beguiling destination, filled with many and varied soundscapes to explore. The path leading throughout the record…

On their debut self-titled album, Sydney band Royal Headache present a unique blend of garage, blues, soul and pop influences. The whole album is dense with ideas, offering a glimpse into the future…

Laura Jeans 'A Fool Who'll' LP offers the understated but captivating style of previous recordings, and imbues its songs with elements of disquiet, and dissonance. Written in the country, outside of the familiar…

The inimitable Stephen Malkmus, a cult-figure of the 90s independent guitar music scene, returns here for his fifth solo album following the dissolution of Pavement. Mirror Traffic is produced by the equally inimitable…

What Would You Say? is both a question, and in this case a definitive statement from talented San Franciscan artist David Speck, recording as Part Time. Referencing a multitude of pop styles, the…

The second album from Melbourne artist Ru.CL (otherwise known as Rueben Campbell) is another dynamic and dextrously constructed record of modern classic hip-hop, featuring dancehall, soul, reggae, funk and RnB influences. Ru.CL's skilful…

Filled with sparse, but detailed compositions, Blood Thinner is a very focused and assured return from Melbourne's Jordie Lane. Playing almost every sound and instrument on the record, Jordie Lane has again produced…

Dedicated to his late father, Zomby's second full-length release is a poignant record, and an expressive display of the producer's versatility and skill. Preferring to allow his music to speak for him, Zomby…

The project of Ruban Nielson, former Mint Chicks guitarist, Unknown Mortal Orchestra has quickly attracted plenty of positive critical attention for both their live performances and recorded material. The self-titled debut perfectly captures…

Shabazz Palaces from Seattle are a powerful, original force in modern music. Following from two self-released EPs, Black Up is the group's debut full-length on a label, and fascinatingly the first hip-hop album…

With two albums of fuzzy, psych-drone explorations behind them, The Black Angels return with an album of arguably greater clarity, but no less complexity. Diligent students of rock music history, Phosphene Dream also…

The Harrow & The Harvest is a brilliant return for Gillian Welch, offering a superbly crafted collection of songs, produced with partner David Rawlings. The instrumentation and recording elements are sparce, and the…

The Nashville based duo of Jake and Jamin Orall introduced their efficient and effective psych-rock sounds on 2009's Heavy Days, and on their latest LP We Are The Champions introduce some fuzzed-out power…

The second album from Kentish Town siblings Kitty, Daisy and Lewis Durham is an extremely authentic exploration of 12-bar blues, rockabilly and boogie-woogie styles. Where their debut consisted of covers, Smoking In Heaven…