Simon Edwards

Little Dragon - New Me, Same Us
The Line of Best Fit
80

New Me, Same Us is the quintessential Little Dragon album. Their sound is distilled into every note. Quite what that sound is though, is impossible to pin down. The only thing that is clear – they’re back at the top of their game.

Maribou State - Kingdoms In Colour
The Line of Best Fit
70

Their ability to stitch together pop sensibilities with a plethora of unique sounds, sets them apart from the already overflowing quagmire of electronic-pop.

Tirzah - Devotion
The Line of Best Fit
90

Tirzah has made 11 raw, honest, and beautifully unusual pop songs that will remain with you whether you like it or not, bringing you back time and time again, motivated by your devotion to this record.

Jorja Smith - Lost & Found
The Line of Best Fit
80
Her debut is skilfully arranged so that most music fans will be able to unearth some element that they can relate to. Smith’s debut may cast the net wide, but she is an artist with ambition, who doesn’t want to be limited to one specific market. A multifaceted performer, her music reflects her personality.
DJ Koze - Knock Knock
The Line of Best Fit
90

It’s this passion for the peculiar that makes this album so bewitching; forcing the listener to return again and again to pick apart its various shades and subtleties.

George FitzGerald - All That Must Be
The Line of Best Fit
80

All That Must Be continues where its predecessor left off, but with FitzGerald taking a more organic approach to his song writing – focusing on the piano and blending live sounds with the synthetic beats of his debut.

Everything Is Recorded - Everything Is Recorded by Richard Russell
The Line of Best Fit
70

Although he may be the keystone that holds this record together, Russell seems more comfortable behind the boards, letting the talents of his collaborators take centre stage.

Kamasi Washington - Harmony of Difference
The Line of Best Fit
80

Each sophisticated melody and harmony may seem jarring and sometimes uncomfortable – as is the way with jazz music – but underneath the spiritual solos and out-there notes, there is a simple, familiar sound – and here lies the beauty of the Harmony Of Difference.

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