Albums-Staff Picks
Keep Dancing Inc - Embrace
Oli
“A super impressive debut from one of the most exciting bands to come out of France recently, there is nothing on here not to love! Reminiscent of early Kitsuné records vibe. Brilliant.”
Favourite tracks: No Milkshakes In Hell, Moving On, Start Up Nation, Corsica Love.
Red Rum Club - Ultra Mono
Paige
“It would be very easy to write Red Rum Club off as just another indie band, but with groovy bass lines and all the elements of a mariachi band, they’ve elevated a tired genre into something else, and this second record is a great showcase of that. Super catchy, and excellent for dancing round your kitchen to.”
Favourite tracks: The Elevation, Favourite Record, Dorado
Boy Pablo – Wachito Rico
Rob
"It's super easy to overlook Boy Pablo after his viral success on YouTube, but on his debut proper he proves he can write songs and then some. Guaranteed to stick in your head for weeks, I can't get enough of it."
Favourite tracks: I Hope She Loves Me Back, Hey Girl, Honey, Rest Up.
Omar Apollo - Apolonio
Peter
"I feel like Omar Apollo is only perfecting his sound, every release is better than the next and Apolonio is a testament to that. I love the diversity, from the Mexican corrido Dos Uno Nueve (219), to the RnB shaped Bi Fren, and more classic Apollo sounds Stayback and Want You Around. Cool features too with Kali Uchis and Ruel appearing.”
Favourite tracks: Kamikazee
This Is The Kit - Off Off On
Tom
"Okay so technically this came out last month and it almost passed me by but I am so glad it didn't! Refreshing and up beat, This Is The Kit have raised the bar once more!"
Favourite tracks: Started Again, This Is What You Did, Coming To Get You Nowhere
Tiña - Positive Mental Health Music
Josh
"Learning that singer Josh Loftin used these songs to work through a mental breakdown just adds another layer to this already superb debut album."
Favourite tracks: Dip, I Feel Fine, Golden Rope