EMMA-JEAN THACKRAY - "YELLOW"

Emotion. Soul. Heart. Paul Laird delivers an incredible review of the new album by Emma-Jean Thackray.

JOON - "DREAM AGAIN"

Paul Laird goes deep on the latest release from the Italians Do It Better label. Ethereal and poignant, welcome to your new favourite album.

MASK - 'SMILING ASSASSINS'

Belfast-based rockers MASK are back with a monster of a new album – ‘Smiling Assassins’. Read our **** review.

TOBY WILTSHIRE: 'SHANYATA : EMPTINESS'

"If you are desirous of the profound and seeking beauty, then this is the album you need." - Read the review by Paul Laird.

MARK REMMINGTON - '12 WEEKS'

From the psychedelic weeps of a guitar in the opening track ‘Going out of Our Minds’ to the mellow atmosphere of ‘Dream Big’ and the harmonious vocals of ‘The Time Machine’, there quite simply is something for everybody. Read our review.

JAMES - ALL THE COLOURS OF YOU

Paul Laird reviews the latest album from JAMES.

DELILAH BON - DELIHAH BON

Our Alyce Ruby reviews the self titled debut album from Delilah Bon.

SAM LAMBETH 'LOVE & EXILE' EP REVIEW

RARE BEASTS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK

 Johnny Llyod composed thIs body of work alongside his long time writing partner, Nathan Coen. Read our **** review by Alyce Ruby here.

BRITS & PIECES II COMPILATION ALBUM

Read our ***** review.

LYON TIDE - BEGINNINGS OF ENDS

Beginnings of Ends is a brilliant kick starter for this Birmingham-based band. Read the Our Sound Music review.

ED COSENS - FORTUNES FAVOR

Cosens has shown he has the strength to stand on his own two feet and has produced a very promising debut album. READ OUR REVIEW.

MIKE CLERK - THE SPACE BETWEEN MY EARS

There are eleven tracks to delve into, giving you a range of sounds. READ OUR REVIEW.

WARREN DUNES - GET WELL SOON

"Arguably, the best thing about this meritorious release is not just the diversity in sound but Massey’s polished voice." Read our review of the Seattle bands eclectic new album.

LOSSLINE - 'FADING AFFECT BIAS'

Robin Mumford reviews the debut album from the Mancunian duo.

DEATH THREAT CASSSETTE - USE YOUR DELUSION

Welcome to Hermit Rock.

DIVISIONS - DIVISIONS 

London based quintet, Divisions, have been on their way to discovering their sound for a few years and might just have done in with only their second album. READ THE OUR SOUND MUSIC REVIEW

CARPOOL TUNNEL - BLOOM

It is a release that sets in stone our desires for a long summer of freedom, following the torrid times that has bereft us of positivity. Sun, sea, and beer gardens are on the horizon, let ‘Bloom’ take you on a journey to the near future - READ OUR REVIEW HERE

PALE WAVES - WHO AM I?

Three years after the release of their debut album ‘My Mind Makes Noises’, Pale Waves are back with the highly anticipated ‘Who Am I?’ - READ OUR REVIEW NOW.

INDIGOS - ALWAYS.WHENEVER

Overall, the album does a god job of showing off Indigo’s sound and shows them to be a well practiced and confident band - READ OUR REVIEW

DISTANCE FROM ZERO - PILOT ERROR

Distance From Zero are back with their fourth album; it’s melodic and soothing on the ears, simple and effective. READ OUR REVIEW

SHAME - DRUNK TANK PINK

Musically, the album is a rollercoaster of sound and styles. 

READ OUR **** REVIEW NOW

THE STAYAWAKES - POP DREAMZ

With a helping hand from Jimmy Cooper, The Stayawakes have released a punk-pop album that promises to keep you up at night, while maintaining a certain level of euphony, as well as immersing you back to the punk-era. - Read the review.

MIA STEGNER - SCRIBBLED PLEAS ON YELLOWED KEYS

"This is a brilliant album that warmed our ears up, and it is perfect for any music listener." Read our review here. 

Words by Robin Mumford Of The Indie Plug.

TJ ROBERTS - LOVE, LOSS & OTHER THINGS

Transatlantic indie-folk rock has arrived on the shores of South Wales and, while there are improvements to be made, TJ Roberts has set the standard for future bands through the release of 'Love, Loss, & Other Useless Things.' - Review by Robin Mumford.

MISAO McGREGOR - KID IN THE CORNER

Could this be THE under the radar album of the year? Robin Mumford of The Indie Plug dives in. Click to find out.

GEORGIE AT HOME ONLINE SHOW REVIEW

Georgie celebrates the physical release of her album At Home next month. Last Friday she played an intimate online gig showcasing her huge talent.  Read our review here.

ARCTIC MONKEYS LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL

The Indie Rock legends make Our Sound writer Tom Farmer miss live music even more. Read his review.

BRITS & PIECES COMPILATION

Eighteen songs of new indie bliss. We review the Brits & Pieces compilation album that features some Our Sound favourites.

TOURISTS - ANOTHER STATE

Torquay post-punkers Tourists serve up a dark twisted fantasy like no other- but it’s brilliant. Words by Tom Farmer.

FUTURE RADIO - FREEDOM

Robin Mumford reviews the new concept album from Future Radio. Read our verdict here.

BEABADOOBEE - FAKE IT FLOWERS 

The South-West Londoner dons her eyeliner and releases a rip-roaring, stomping debut album.
Words by Tom Farmer

TUGBOAT CAPTAIN - RUT

Tugboat Captain brilliantly blends together a concoction of meaningful lyrics and joyous orchestral layers to craft an uplifting and fresh first album. 

THEATRE ROYAL - PORTRAITS

‘Swinging 60s’ produced with modern sounds, Theatre Royal’s newest album is a time capsule of brilliance that would fit perfectly into any era of music.  Read our review now.

SLEEPER  - THIS TIME TOMORROW

Britpop giants Sleeper have released a new album - we have the exclusive first review. Words by Paul Laird.

FENNE LILY - BREACH

Fenne Lily delivers a cacophony of catharsis in easy-listening second album.

Words by Tom Farmer. Read the Our Sound Review here.

THE GRAVITY DRIVE- THE WILDLIGHT (ALTERNATE REVIEW)

Music is subjective and we all have different tastes. Here is an example as Our Sound writer Paul Laird delivers an alternative review of the new album from The Gravity Drive.

DOVES - THE UNIVERSAL WANT

Robin Mumford of The Indie Plug gives the new one from Doves a once over. Read here.

DECLAN MCKENNA - ZEROS 

Declan Mckenna loses record-breaking charts battle, but cements the affection of music lovers in sensational glam rock thriller - Words by Tom Farmer.

BLUR - THE GREAT ESCAPE - RETRO REVIEW

In this months Retro Review we take a look back at The Great Escape by Blur- an album that gave us County House, The Universal and Stereotypes.

WAR CHILD - HELP

A wealth of talent formed to record a charity album twenty five tears ago and now it has been re-issued. Read our review here.

THE GRAVITY DRIVE - THE WILDLIGHT

Read our review of the new album from The Gravity Drive.

BLOXX - LIE OUT LOUD

Bloxx build themselves a strong reputation after a vibrant debut. Read our review.

BULLY - SUGAREGG

Sizzling hot American grunge rock. Read our review.

THE KILLERS - IMPLODING THE MIRAGE

Brandon Flowers and the Killers bloom in trying times, releasing their strongest record in 15 years. Read our review.

HOLLY HUMBERSTONE - FALLING ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL EP REVIEW

Robin Mumford of Indie Plug reviews the debut EP from Holly Humbertone here.

SEA GIRLS - OPEN UP YOUR HEAD 

Sea Girls rock the boat with waves of mosh pit-worthy anthems. Read our review.

RETRO REVIEW - BLACK GRAPE - IT'S GREAT WHEN YOU'RE STRAIGHT...YEAH

We take a restrospective look at the debut album from Black Grape here.

GEORGIE - AT HOME

Robin Mumford reviews Georgie's surprise new album here.

FONTAINES D.C - A HERO'S DEATH

Read our review of the Dublin bands second LP here

The Harriets - HOPEFULS

Read the Our Sound review of the Leeds based bands long play debut here.

This months Retro Album Review is Foo Fighters self titled debut album, released 25 years ago this month. Has the album stood the test of time and was it actually any good in the first place? Read the Our Sound review here.