The Best of 2021: Arlo Parks: “No part of me thought that any of it would happen”
At the start of the year, we were pretty sure Arlo Parks would ‘do quite well’, but what followed was positively interstellar.
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Amyl & The Sniffers: “We’re all just flesh sacks on this hell rock”
Aussie punksters Amyl & The Sniffers' debut album made enough noise to grab attention. All eyes (and ears) ensured, they're back with a follow-up.
The Vaccines: “I really want it to feel like a hopeful, infectious record”
Feeling penned in by everyday constraints, The Vaccines' new album 'Back In Love City' sees them trying on different lives and fictional places for size.
Rejjie Snow – Baw Baw Black Sheep
Rejjie Snow is in a world full of joy and character that's his own making.
Tigercub – As Blue As Indigo
Packed with choruses with conviction and more riffs than you know what to do with.
deep tan – creeping speedwells EP
A seductive and suspense-building voyage.
Greentea Peng – MAN MADE
A simply exquisite plethora of experimental jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, ragga and dub.
Low Island – If You Could Have It All Again
Questionable lyricism aside, sonically, the album is impressive and defiant.
Noga Erez – KIDS
Noga Erez melds pop, hip-hop and electronica into something completely unique.
Genesis Owusu – Smiling With No Teeth
Genesis Owusu's first full-length is a triumphant beast that's broken defiantly out of its cage.