Paul McCartney goes electronic
Everyone's favourite living Beatle, Paul McCartney (sorry Ringo), has continued expanding his musical horizons, this time rocking out over some electronic beats with The Bloody Beetroots.
The National: Trouble Will Find Me
'Trouble Will Find Me' sees Brooklyn based group, The National, return following their highest selling album ever, 2010's 'High Violet'. Since the group moved away from the rough edged sound of their breakthrough album (Alligator) they have largely been honing their sound, becoming more introspective and (generally) mellow with each subsequent release. This trend continues on 'Trouble Will Find Me', an incredibly melancholy and depressive album that could easily be promoted with a discount offer on prozac.
The Delta Riggs: Hex.Lover.Killer
With 'Hex.Lover.Killer', Melbourne rockers The Delta Riggs have released a debut album that is captivating, intense but which is hindered somewhat by the presence of some filler alongside all of that killer. This record follows their seemingly annual EP release which has given them a strong catalogue of songs with which to unleash at gigs. 'Hex.Lover.Killer' will no doubt help even more with this, full of an intense energy they've been unable to capture on record before, this album is also crammed full of memorable songs that perfectly showcase lead singer Elliot Hammond's powerful and versatile voice.
The Shouting Matches: Grownass Man
Justin Vernon has carved out an indelible niche for himself as the lead singer of Bon Iver, whose first two records have been received with considerable sales and very positive critical receptions. When he announced to Rolling Stone that he was taking a break from the group and "winding it down" he cited the extra attention on the group as the reason; explaining that it was impossible to create music in their usual way whilst the attention was on them.
Graeme Base: Album Cover Artist
We were amazed when children's author Graeme Base revealed his artwork for The Cat Empire's new album. We can't help thinking he should have a second job designing album covers. Remembering how good he is with animals, we have come up with a few albums we think he should have been used for.
Cold War Kids: Dear Miss Lonelyhearts
With "Dear Miss Lonelyhearts", Cold War Kids are back with another record following their critically slated 2010 effort, "Mine Is Yours". This album largely picks up where their last effort left off, continuing down the well-polished path their sound has been following of late. That being said, where 'Mine Is Yours' was an unfocused mish-mash, this is a much more deliberate product that portrays a much more complete picture of their aspirations.
British India: Controller
Controller, the fourth album from Melbourne rockers British India, is a rocking album that fits neatly alongside the rest of the group's canon. Having built up a strong following through their consistent touring and album releases, Declan Melia and co. come to this album in a strong position with their last two albums having reached
The Drones: I See Seaweed
This record sounds dangerous. This is the sound of a man on the edge, someone at the tipping point, pissed off with society and with an overwhelming feeling that something is wrong with this world. This is Travis Bickle (Taxi Driver) on record: Songs for every disenfranchised outsider who can't take it anymore. There aren't many
The Strokes: Comedown Machine
The Strokes' latest album 'Comedown Machine' follows their 2011 effort 'Angles' which saw the group continue down their already well-worn path. This album takes a new path in an attempt to halt their depressing decline in sales, popularity and critical reception. 'New path' is misrepresentative however, as Casablancas and co. have actually taken this album