Chet Faker: A Love For Strangers

Australian colossus Chet Faker is back with yet another fabulous record. The vibe on A Love For Strangers is slinky and warm. He gets right to the heart and soul in very meaningful ways. 

Opening track completely sucks you in...

Asgeir: Julia

The pride of Iceland is back with a wonderful new record called Julia. Asgeir is truly a treasure of the world with his warm and soft musical sounds. 

Opening track perfectly sets the tone of the record..

Sebastien Teller: Kiss The Beast

What a fine new record Mr. Sebastien Teller has turned early here in 2026. Kiss The Beast is a true gem and the French DJ has really hit it out of the park on this one.

Opening (and title) track...so psychedelic!!

Whitelands: Sunlight Echoes (Album of the Week)

London's own Whitelands are a shoegaze delight. Their music transports to you the cosmos and beyond space time. Their latest is called Sunlight Echoes and it's bloody marvelous.

Opening track...

Followed by this gem...the vocals are incredible on this one...

Later we get this shiver and a sigh...

The philosophical waxing...love these guys!!

Tyler Ballgame: For The First Time, Again.

Hey folks, meet Tyler Ballgame. He just dropped his first record called For The First Time, Again, and it's a veritable cornucopia of indie and alternative grist. It's also a bail of fun!

Title track...

Joyce Manor: I Used To Go To This Bar

Torrance, Cali's own Joyce Manor are back with a stellar new record I Used To Go To This Bar. The band has shown some real growth on this record, adding jangly guitars on some of the tracks.

Example...

Plenty of punky stuff to on the record. Check it out!

Softcult: When A Flower Doesn't Grow

The pride of Kitchener, Ontario has dropped their first full length shoegaze extravaganza and I am loving it. Softcult has a very promising future indeed! 

One of my faves...

Plantoid: FLARE

Brighton's own Plantoid are back with FLARE, a veritable tour de force of awesomeness. Their musical bland is quite unique in its brit alternative indieness.

Fave...

Ari Lennox: Vacancy

Ari Lennox is a national treasure. Her music is America. Her latest record is called Vacancy and it is most amazing. I feel like I'm in a classic, black and white film when I listen to it.

Opening track...

Jordan Ward: Backward

The mellow comfort of Jordan Ward is back in the form of his wonderful new record called Backward. The St Louis native will make your soul ignite on this one.

Opening track sets the tone...

GUV: Warmer Than Gold (Album of the Week)

GUV is the latest incarnation of musical master, Ben Cook. Warmer Than Gold is the extremely wonderful showcase of his latest musical voyages rom the North Carolina son. Let's hop on his cosmic ship, shall we?

Opening track, sets the vibe of letting go..

Next it's right into some blue jade power...

Later we move deeply into the heart..

Easily, an early contender for Album of the year. Start listening!!

Dead Dad's Club: Dead Dad's Club

Chilli Jesson (Palma Violets) has a great new band called Dead Dad's Club. Their self titled album just dropped and it's magnificent. Loads and lots of soaring guitars and pomp. So good!

Single from the record...

Poppy: Empty Hands

Poppy is back with a wonderful new record called Empty Hands. The album sees some explorations into different styles, including heaviosity. 

One of my faves...

Louis Tomlinson: How Did I Get Here?

Louis Tomlinson is back with a fantastic pure pop record called How Did I Get Here? The pop just oozes off this one folks. Check it out!

Opening track...

Robbie Williams: BRITPOP

Robbie Williams has made a Brit Rock album. He even titled it BRITPOP to let us all know how serious he is about the genre. The album is a stunner. Check it out!

Opening track slams us...

Cast: Yeah Yeah Yeah (Album of the Week)

Cast is back with an absolute corker of a record. Yeah Yeah Yeah lays out new boundaries of dudes with guitars music. It's pure Brit Rock jasm. 

Opening track...triumphant

Then an instant stadium sing along...

Later we get this nostalgia..

Folks, Cast is carrying the flame.

Mon Rovia: Bloodline

Mon Rovia is back with a completely overwhelming record called Bloodline. The title track is a testament to love, life and family. So so good...

Megadeath: Megadeath

Metalheads united! The new Megadeath is fucking ridiculous. It's funny because I'm not a huge metal guy, liking stuff here and there, but this is one of the best I've heard in years. Self titled. Raw. Insane!

Opening shredder....

Sassy009: Dreamer+

Oslo's own Sassy009 is back with a corker of a record. Dreamer+ is truly for everyone. A stunning mind trip guaranteed to move the spirit.

Opening track...

Dig it!

Yin Yin: Yatta

The Dutch band Yin Yin has a stellar new one out called Yatta. The psychedelic grooves are abundant and the cosmic journey is deep. Check it out!

Disco!