Albums of 2017: 1) Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Who Built The Moon?

Recently on the Chris Evans breakfast show, Noel Gallagher was appearing alongside fellow guest Sam Smith. Sam spoke about his … More

Albums of 2017: 2) Queens Of The Stone Age – Villains

In truth I only listened to this album because Mark Ronson produced it and I have a soft spot for … More

Albums of 2017: 3) Liam Gallagher – As You Were

I once spotted Liam Gallagher in Carnaby Street outside a pub with a pint in his hand. I was far … More

Albums of 2017: 4) Royal Blood – How Did We Get So Dark?

Quick summary: the alchemy continues. When I reviewed the duo’s debut album (incidentally my top album of 2014) I was … More

Albums of 2017: 5) Alt-J Relaxer

There’s a whole set of disparate threads running through this album. In parts it is gorgeously rich and luscious, with … More

Singles of 2017: 1) Jamiroquai – Automaton

Sometimes you don’t know you’ve missed something until it’s back. So when Automaton landed, with a perfect futuristic blend of … More

Singles of 2017: 2) Muse – Dig Down

Let’s face it, 2017 got nasty at times. At one point, after terrorist incidents at Westminster, Manchester, Borough Market and … More

Singles of 2017: 3) Elbow ft John Grant – Kindling (Fickle Flame)

Had a circular saw blade Where I should have had a heart I was trusted, I adored her And I … More

Singles of 2017: 4) Klangstof – Resume

Klangstof have become my favourite discovery of the past year, with their atmospheric and ethereal songs. They have toured the … More