Underpinned by orchestral supremacy and championed by powerful vocals and poetic lyricism, the coalescence of forces makes for an extraordinary record.

A record that is the tale of two sides. On the one hand, the first half of the album focuses on struggle and the remainder of the album channels defiance. When all elements are united, the resulting album is a thing of beauty.

Right from the off this record takes no prisoners. Uncompromising in its direct approach, brutal in its delivery, and utterly sincere in its intent and honesty.

The debut record by French four-piece melds a multi-disciplinary and multi-talented outfit to produce a phenomenal album.

Los Angeles is a unique body of work in the way it amasses and successfully collaborates such a varied and imposing set of artists to create one cohesive and powerful record.

A wild excursion where dreams are allowed to materialise and exist, albeit briefly, Jurriaan fosters the cohabitation of concept and creationism with both sophistication and sensitivity.

A full sensory experience is something that Requiem offers in spades. The sonic soundscapes they produce are bursting at the seams with each track dripping from compositional saturation.

Showing the width and breadth of DIY, lo-fi indie, Lauren Early melds every aspect of piecemeal music into a seamless blend of her own creation.

Mixing a healthy blend of cynicism, social observation, and damn fine guitar hooks, post punk Philadelphian Gallo returns with his finest record to date.

The hard lived and painfully told lyrics on Crushing are the embodiment of this record and make for a devastatingly beautiful album.

Wanderer is a distillation of Chan Marshall's years touring, acquaintances and life experiences that is an ode to the art form of travelling musician.

The uncompromising and candid Bibby is resolute, brutal and frank. A fusion of gritty riffs and rustic vernacular is the social birds eye that cements him as a formidable songwriter and wholly unique artist.

In his latest socio-psychic excursion, Father John misty returns with a record that includes Tillman's customary biting cynicism but with flashes of unexpected optimism.

Don the tie-dyed spacesuit, lower the visor, set phazers to stun, buckle up and commence the electro-galactic voyage to planet Fascinator as Musicology explores the cosmic Water Sign.

It is the unashamedly bold melancholic introspection that is Chadwick's greatest asset and signature style.

An evolution, a refinement, a deft touch. Beyondless is a record of poetic beauty and sonic saturation.

Returning with their fifth studio album, Uncle Duke & The Chief is about the journey, not the destination.

From the abyss to stratospheric ambience, Southern Mind glides between light and dark.

Sophomore long player Antisocialites is set for release. This highly anticipated album delivers in spades.

Soft Sounds From Another Planet ensnares the listener with Michelle Zauner gently pulling you in with a guiding hand and whispering harsh truths to an open ear.

Having waited over two years to hear new material from British duo Royal Blood their LP How Did We Get So Dark has been eagerly anticipated and proves good things come to those who wait.