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Review of Poravna

Poravna

Vesna Pisarović

PDV Records

Rating: ★★★★

In the English speaking world Vesna Pisarović might not be an household name, but in the post-Yugoslavian pop music scene...

Reviewed by Francesco Martinelli in issue: February/March/2026

Review of Powder Keg

Powder Keg

Clémentine March

PRAH Recordings

Rating: ★★★★

It would be hard to accuse French-British singer Clémentine March’s music of lacking in character. Sung in a mixture of...

Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: February/March/2026

Review of If This Life Could Start Again

If This Life Could Start Again

Malena Zavala

Paraná Records

Rating: ★★★★

Born in Argentina and raised in London, Malena Zavala earned critical plaudits for the DIY bedroom pop of her 2018...

Reviewed by Paul Bowler in issue: February/March/2026

Review of Spove

Spove

Spove

Spove

Rating: ★★★★

The Eurasian curlew (spove in Norwegian) migrates between Norway and Syria, bequeathing a perfect name for this Norwegian/Syrian group’s debut...

Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: February/March/2026

Review of Fanjiry

Fanjiry

Damily

Les Disques Bongo Joe

Rating: ★★★★★★★

At a time when truth and authenticity in music seem more elusive than ever, this album feels like a gift....

Reviewed by Diane Coetzer in issue: May/2026

Review of Weaving Gold in Broken Places

Weaving Gold in Broken Places

Medusa Quartet

Medusa Quartet

Rating: ★★★★★★★

Named after the Greek Gorgon feared by society for her ugliness, this Canadian quartet aims to “redefine what is beautiful”....

Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: May/2026

Review of B

B

Cara de Espelho

Locomotiva Azul

Rating: ★★★★★★★★

When Cara de Espelho released their debut album two years ago, its themes reflected the sad state of the world....

Reviewed by GonÇalo Frota in issue: May/2026

Review of Where Two Hawks Fly

Where Two Hawks Fly

Sam Grassie

Top of the World

Broadside Hacks

Rating: ★★★★★★★★

Glasgow-raised singer-songwriter Grassie’s debut album, Where Two Hawks Fly, comes fully formed and richly adorned. It’s a carefully curated collection...

Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: May/2026

Review of Consuelo

Consuelo

Los Sara Fontán

Aloud Music

Rating: ★★★★★★★★

A deliriously fun release from the Spanish duo, who blend the digital and the organic to form off-kilter bangers which...

Reviewed by Rosie Esther Solomon in issue: May/2026

Review of Metamorphose

Metamorphose

Mativetsky, Amiri & Pagé

Fifth House Records

Rating: ★★★★★★★★

Technically a debut, this coming together of three of Montréal’s most accomplished global musicians is as assured as any veteran...

Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: May/2026

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