Our top 5 albums released in January

January is already coming to an end so here are our top 5 albums released this month in no particular order. If you haven’t listened to them yet, they’re worth the time.

Porches The House

In 2016 Aaron Maine of Porches released ‘Pools’, this month he came out with his third album ‘The House’. Just like ‘Pools’, the songs on this record continue to capture the simplistic spirit of demos and soft techno beats. Porches continues to create fresh, relatable, and enjoyable synth-pop.

Django Django Marble Skies

The English psych-rockers returned with their third studio album ‘Marble Skies’ this month. This time around, the band seem to gravitate towards a rather simplistic and stripped down sound, just like they did on their self-titled debut released in 2012. Django Django’s music is known to transcend many different genres and eras, they continue to do this on ‘Marble Skies’. All the familiar elements for Django’s music can be heard on this record. From their dreamy synths to Vincent Neff’s falsetto, it’s all present.

BØRNS Blue Madonna

BØRNS came back with his high energy unique brand of pop-rock that makes you want to get up and dance. From the driving punk rock beat in ‘Faded Heart’ to the 60s ballad vibe of ‘Bye-bye Darling’, BØRNS has covered a lot of ground musically and has brilliantly displayed his versatility. Listen to his sophomore album below and read our review here.

Tune-Yards I can feel you creep into my private life

Tune-Yards fearlessly released their forthcoming album ‘I can feel you creep into my private life’. High energy electro beats are present throughout the record while simultaneously tackling current issues related to gender, race, power, and politics. This is by far the duo’s fullest sounding and most relevant release too date.

Shame Songs Of Praise

Rock N’ Roll is not dead and Shame prove it on their debut album ‘Songs Of Praise’. Frontman Charlie Steen’s lyrics are sarcastic, witty, and full of grit. It is clear that the south London band have been influenced by artists such as The Clash and Fat White Family, as they all have shared the same scene. ‘Song Of Praise’ is heavy hitting and the Brits have certainly made their mark.