Review of ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol 2’ by Calvin Harris

Are we going to get a Vol 3 too? After listening to Funk Wav Bounce Vol 2, I hope not…

Review of 'The Slow Rush' by Tame Impala

It might be time to face it. Tame Impala aren’t a rock band anymore.

Review of 'Everything Now' by Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire get groovier and goofier on their new record.

Review of 'Funk Wav Bounces Vol 1' by Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris delivers a feelgood funk album with a bizarre choice of vocal guests.

Review of 'Automaton' by Jamiroquai

Crazy-hat-wearing high-flying Jay Kay and his crew of funky instrumentalists have returned to the studio after seven years. Was the return of the space cowboy necessary in 2017? Or are there already enough disco/funk revival acts out there?

Review of 'Junk' by M83

Junk may be trashy, but it isn’t garbage.

Review of 'Ratchet' by Shamir

Ratchet has some definite bops, even if the ballads let it down.

Review of 'Uptown Special' by Mark Ronson

Some people might roll their eyes at the idea of a funk album in 2015. There’s an awful lot of retro music coming out these days. Whilst there are a lot of cheap imitations, Mark Ronson’s latest full-length is a true homage carried out with soul and conviction.

Review of 'It's Album Time' by Todd Terje

Get your bellbottoms on and groom that afro 'cos disco is back with a vengeance.

Review of "Reflektor" by Arcade Fire

With its swirling new-wave synths and punchy basslines, Reflektor sees indie rockers, Arcade Fire, discovering the key ingredient they’ve been missing all this time - groove. 

Review of "The Electric Lady" by Janelle Monae

It’s impossible to classify this album under a neat, little genre. 

Review of "Random Access Memories" by Daft Punk

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The French, electronic, robot duo have put aside their turntables in exchange for raw instrumentation, taking on a more laid-back disco vibe.