[Speak n Spell: 2009] It’s overwhelming to think that 2009 is drawing to a close and yet the amazing debut releases just keep on coming and coming. So far, we’ve been thrilled by The XX, Florence and The Machine, Oh Mercy, Odawas, Girls, Friendly...

The members of Bridezilla are what I wanted to be when I was an awkward violin-toting teenager: a super sexy, crazy-talented musician (with good hair) playing in a cool indie band… so although they are practically young enough to be my children, I...

The Xx are four 19 year olds from London. Yeah 19, WTF. So after I got past their over-achieving ways I found myself listening to one of the best debut albums of 2009. For those who need a reference point the Xx have a sound reminiscent of early...

[Juicy Turnip: 2009] There’s something deliciously warm and fuzzy about discovering a special singer-songwriting treasure. Fergus Brown kind of gives us that tender feeling inside. His debut record ‘Burgers Frown’ (we do love a spoonerism) is...

[Satellite Star Records: 2009] Dear The Marches, Sorry for the delay. You generously sent us your album many months ago and, rudely, we haven’t posted anything about it yet. There are many reasons why this isn’t cool. Firstly, because we are...