Wild Pink return with their latest adventure, A Billion Little Lights; a cohesive piece of art that provides a sense of familiarity and comfort.

Stockholm trio Normandie are days away from releasing their 3rd full length album, Dark and Beautiful Secrets – a raw reflection on identity, self expression, the desire to fit in, and a personal battle with mental health issues.

From fiery Paramore lead to a self-aware, solo swan, Hayley Williams buries her former relationship with FLOWERS for VASES/DESCANSOS, each track representing a shovel of dirt into the shallow grave.

In the nine years that have passed since The Stave’s first album, the sisters have experienced death and birth. Good Woman is bold, loud and unabashed, showing a maturity, a voice and a fearlessness that, perhaps, can only be found by going through heartbreak and loss.

Before Dawn is the perfect EP to wind down to during those sleepless nights and all of the late night wonders and questions that come with them.

Full of the sweetness and melancholy of nostalgia for younger days all wrapped up in a bundle of lo-fi hip hop and catchy pop melodies: the EP is a complex and sometimes painful story told simply and beautifully.

With Cooler Returns, Kiwi Jr. show the potential of their deal with Sub Pop Records – the 13 piece carefully crafted collection parking them in poll position in the breakout lane.

Keeping with their story-telling releases, the band has decided on releasing an EP of alternate versions to the songs many fans, old and new, have come to love and enjoy. Read on to find out why Alex loves it!

As far as live concerts go I Had the Blues but I Shook Them Loose (Live At Brixton) was one of significance to both the band and to the fans. The live recording is the immortalising of the experience and certainly one any attendee should add to their collection.