13.05.2026-WALTER MARTIN The Bear (Ile Flottante,2022)

 

INDIE ROCK

   There is a certain beauty in simplicity and in a world that seemingly grows in chaos, perhaps simplicity is what many of us long for, either knowingly or unknowingly. In order to process and better understand the turmoil of our time, we increasingly turn to the artists and seek out a commonality in art. Walter Martin’s new album The Bear is a simple yet insightful look into his own life and family, and his own search for meaning. And the simplicity of this album is expressly where the beauty of it can be found.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/6gpcrt

10.05.2026-ARTHUR BEATRICE Working Out (Open Assembly,2014)

 

INDIE ROCK

   Working Out is all about figuring out who Arthur Beatrice really are. It’s a largely beautiful album, with equally beautiful videos, and upbeat tracks suggesting an evolution from their earlier sounds. The four-piece have taken their time with the LP, and it shows. Working Out is a sophisticated sounding record, but with only a handful of standout tracks, it may not be enough.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/cph8rh

07.05.2026-REN HARVIEU Revel In The Drama (Bella Union,2020)

POP ROCK

   As the album title suggests, Harvieu fearlessly embraces the unpredictability of her life up to now. Produced by the supportive Romeo Stodart of The Magic Numbers, whose friendship has been a major stepping stone in her career recovery, the sophomore LP showcases Harvieu’s part heartfelt part whimsical lyrics much more – as tracks were co-written on the previous record – accompanied by an effortlessly vigorous voice and a blues-pop fusion (with it’s use of organs, orchestra and guitars).

https://www.sendspace.com/file/uotp21

 

04.05.2025-LIME GARDEN One More Thing (So Young,2024)

 

INDIE POP

   Influenced by Bloc Party and The Breeders, but also Charli XCX, the Brighton band's sound is upbeat and fuelled by wilful experimentation.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/hirmj5

02.05.2026-GRETEL Squish (Breadcrumb/AWAL,2026)

 

INDIE ROCK

   With Squish, Gretel, the alias of British artist Maddy Haenlein, steps into the spotlight with a debut that feels both delicate and quietly powerful. Like the fairy tale figure that inspires the name, Gretel builds a world where apparent innocence conceals something deeper, more intense, and often more unsettling.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/3fd3se

29.04.2026-JULIA CUMMING Julia (Partisan,2026)

 

INDIE ROCK / INDIE POP

   Julia Cumming has had a very successful career as the bassist and lead vocalist of psychedelic indie-rockers Sunflower Bean.

     Julia, her solo debut, came about after decamping to LA, where she worked with producer Brian Robert Jones.

     The singer’s voice, which recalls Beach House’s Victoria Legrand, is the perfect vehicle for delivering her touching, graceful lyrics, addressed mostly to herself. She’s at her best when wandering through the back corridors of her mind.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/5p8w9r

27.04.2026-LYDIA LOVELESS Daughter (Honey,You're Gonna Be Late,2020)

 

COUNTRY

   On her fifth and best full-length album, the Ohio singer-songwriter follows the rangy contours of her electric guitar playing with heartbreak stories and searching questions.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/2x3bg7