Albums

Groove Armada - Soundboy Rock

Groove Armada - Soundboy Rock

Like Basement Jaxx, the Armada have moved into more dissonant, ragga-tinged electro waters here.

Candie Payne - I Wish I Could Have Loved You More

Candie Payne - I Wish I Could Have Loved You More

Miss Candie Payne is the sister of Zutons guitarist Sean, yet you wouldn’t know from listening to this debut.

Digitalism - Idealism

Digitalism - Idealism

‘Idealism’ won’t cause the Rephlex roster any sleepless nights, but it will provide a brilliant soundtrack for your next disco-house party. Whatever your musical persuasion.

Hot Chip - The Warning

Hot Chip - The Warning

It’s a curious mix that injects warmth into the icy waters of dance music. And, with its compelling oddness held in place by proper pop hooks, it’s one to play over and over.

The Rapture - Pieces Of The People We Love

The Rapture - Pieces Of The People We Love

It’s defining sounds are summery ’80s pop, handclap rhythms, girl group harmonies and dancefloor synths, everywhere.

Tunng - Comments Of The Inner Circus

Tunng - Comments Of The Inner Circus

If King Creosote is the amiable godfather of twisted folk and José González the clean-cut older brother, then Tunng are the messy and artful younger sibling.

Junior Boys - So This Is Goodbye

Junior Boys - So This Is Goodbye

‘So This Is Goodbye’ was one of the best records of 2006.

Gruff Rhys - Candylion

Gruff Rhys - Candylion

Rhys’s love affair with music and impeccable (broad) taste are crucial, as are the skills of long-term Super Furry Animals producer Gorwel Owen.

Tinaiwen - Aman Iman

Tinaiwen - Aman Iman

Malian outfit Tinariwen has a work ethic which makes the 16 years between Guns N’ Roses albums look like a Billy Childish level of prolificity.

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