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Rum Music For May Reviewed By Jennifer Lucy Allan

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Most Popular

The Quietus Albums of the Year So Far 2025 (In Association with Norman Records)

Sheer Momentum: Jack Barnett of These New Puritans’ Favourite Music

Confronting & Celebrating the Limits of the Body: Black Sabbath Live at Villa Park

Inner Ear: Serbian Music for April by Jakub Knera

Instant Grounding: Patrick Wolf’s Favourite Albums

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God Tier: Tyler Hyde of Black Country, New Road’s Favourite Albums

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The Perfect Beat: Arthur Baker’s Baker’s Dozen

Columnus Metallicus: Heavy Metal for July Reviewed by Kez Whelan

Look into the Shadows: Peter Murphy’s Favourite Albums

Reissue of the Week: The Three E.P.’s by The Beta Band

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Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Music Industry? In Search Of The Beast

Origin Story: Billy Woods’ Favourite Albums

Too Dark To See: The Sisters Of Mercy’s Black October

Metal Machine Music: A Persher Baker’s Dozen

Hair And Angels: A Christmas Story By Marcel Theroux

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