Set Of All Sets is a dazzling widescreen epic that remains thrilling all the way through.

John makes no apologies for the brutal wake-up call regarding the tightrope dangers posed by corporate leaders who exploit people, turning them into little more than slaves for profit.

An utterly bonkers, yet wonderfully delivered piece of music which hits all those emotional feels right where never knew you needed it to.

Blueneck are a truly unique post-rock band that manages to make each album different. Moonlighting is no exception and is an emotionally breath-taking record.

They proudly keep the spirit of classic heavy metal alive while pushing it forward with progressive ambition, memorable songwriting, and a fearless sense of adventure.

Transmogrify is not just an album; it is a meticulously crafted, emotionally charged work that pushes artistic boundaries while celebrating the power of collaboration.

Rather than simply recreating the originals, they celebrate the songwriting by giving each track a fresh identity while remaining faithful to the band’s legacy.

Exodus Unknown is the sound of a band ready to take on the worlds stages and win at all costs. There is a real hunger here and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them become one of the biggest bands on the UK metal scene.

Schmidt has weaponised a lifetime of ideas to pull you into this journey, creating a brilliant, unpredictable landscape where ambient field recordings and stark piano architecture collide to reveal something profoundly haunting.

It certainly beats a lot of what masquerades as tech death these days, and provides all the requisite thrills and complexities.

With all of their background and musical experience and knowledge, Haslinger & Wittman successfully turn their concept on Mallarmé into music that is both complex and understandable at the same time.

Decades later, the power of this performance remains undiminished, proving that truly great heavy music never loses its impact.

It may not stick strictly to the genre expectations, but contains enough to satisfy those who like their music very atmospheric.

Some artists regard light and dark as opposing forces to be reconciled. The better ones know they were never separate to begin with. Amelia Baker, the multi-instrumentalist behind Cinder Well, is one of the latter.

Howard Rankin has documented a remarkable chapter in Solstice’s history with sensitivity, warmth, and an obvious affection for both the musicians and their audience.