Ian Gordon

Snowblink – Inner Classics

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8/10

A rewarding experience, from the the ambitious and creative Gesundheit, not content to sit comfortably within the boundaries of pretty folk music.

Tomas Barfod – Salton Sea

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6.5/10

An album of contrasts, jumping between soul-less trendy beats, beautiful intricate glockenspiels and bells, and disarming vocals, often within the space of a single song.

Various – Kitsuné America

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7/10

The French label dig up a bunch of lesser-known (or up-and-coming) US acts and create a coherent and interesting mix, without ever straying too far from their comfort zone.

James Levy and the Blood Red Rose – Pray To Be Free

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7/10

The new album from this Americana double-act strikes an effortless balance between pop melodies, country swagger, boy-girl twee, lush string arrangements, and a pair of the most striking and flawless voices you’re likely to hear harmonising all year.

Vaporous Light – Vaporous Light

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A flawed debut album from Akoustik Anarkhy Recordings’ latest signings, whose undeniable enthusiasm and personality is buried underneath endless layers of instruments, some questionable stylistic decisions and poor production.

Robyn – Body Talk

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Ecstatic, club-inspired pop filled with massive throbbing synths and arpeggiated bleeps, like Silent Shout’s younger, cheerleader sister. Built on a solid foundation of slightly asinine bubblegum pop, but rarely is it executed with such technique.

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