Various artists, Nu Balearica
Lemon Jelly's Fred Deakin is just the man to document the recent revival of balearic
Various artists, Botpop Volume 1
This lovely compilation speaks much of the innocence and melancholy that props up perfect pop
No 4: Portishead – Third
A haunting, scrupulously produced return from the Bristolian trio that suggested their heyday has not yet passed
Justice: A Cross The Universe
Even without the visual aids, Killian Fox finds Justice's live show packs an Old Testament punch
Mark Beaumont’s new releases review
Kyte | Status Quo | Oasis | Slipknot | Wiley
Geeneus: Volumes: One
Losing yourself inside Geeneus's endlessly involving music is pure pleasure
Kelli Ali: Rocking Horse
Intermittently enchanting third album from the singer who fronted trip-hoppers the Sneaker Pimps
Saints … and sinners
Alas, says Sam Wolfson, even the hippest of groups end up losing their cool out on the road
Electronic review: 4gottenfloor: The Forgotten Floor
Jones's most straightforward work yet, eschewing the voluptuous sound of his past work in favour of a neater sound and pop structures
Electronic review: Squarepusher: Just a Souvenir
What a peculiar, undeniable talent Tom Jenkinson is
Electronic review: Gang Gang Dance: Saint Dymphna
A mish-mash but one arranged with exquisite precision
Electronic review: Various, Dreams Come True
NYC club kids called things like Noel shared similar electric dreams
Star choice
John Maclean from the Aliens on what he's listening to, reading and watching
Electronic review: Dinky, May Be Later
The Chilean expat scene in Germany has produced a disproportionate number of forces in techno. Like her compatriots Ricardo Villalobos and Luciano, Alejandra Iglesias, aka Dinky – a former dancer for Peter Gabriel – makes music full of intricate detail. … Continue reading
Electronic review: autoKratz, Down & Out in Paris & London
Daft Punk have much to answer for. They switched a generation of indie kids on to electronic music, giving birth to an army of imitators. The debut album from English duo autoKratz is based around choppy, stop-start rhythms, pile-driving bass, … Continue reading