Staff Picks

Ist Ist are a little bit like Joy Division. From the opening menacing notes of lead track Wolves, it is clear that Ist Ist’s debut album Architecture is not for background listening. The now familiar dark undertone of  their music is immediately present, beautifully balanced by the changing  pace and multi-layered instrumentation throughout the album. 

Early James’ new album, Medium Raw,  produced by Dan Auerbach and recorded at Buddy Jackson’s Honky Château,  stands as his most compelling work to date. The collaboration with  Auerbach infuses the album with a gritty authenticity, capturing Early  James’ soulful storytelling and powerful vocal delivery. 

A great album, abck to their original and best sounds. There are some very narative songs like  'merry Old England' and 'Oh Shit' 

Definitely the best album they have done in a while.

If you like early Kasabian and jave missed the sound in their recent releases then this is for you. it is pure early Kasabian.

It is a bit late but well worth it.

If you havent heard of Wunderhorse they are a little bit like Fontaines DC, a really great album and one that is a regular listen at UpNorth