Wolf Alice return with their highly anticipated fourth album, The Clearing.

Their major label debut blends 70s-inspired classic rock with their trademark dream-pop edge. It marks one of the band’s most confident and ambitious releases yet.

I am back with the last episode in my Albums That Surprised Me series, and what a way to close it out.

This week I will be discussing I Don't Live Here Anymore by The War On Drugs. An album so monumental, which totally took me by surprise. It completely changed my life.

This episode is dedicated to the one and only Mic The Snare who I give full credit for discovering this wonderful band. Check him out here!

In this bonus episode, I will be discussing Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, the new album from Ethel Cain.

I was not planning on reviewing this record for the podcast, but after repeated listens, I had a change of heart and wanted to share my thoughts on one of the most anticipated releases of 2025.

This episode contains strong language and adult themes.

When I first sat down to record the episode for SABLE, fABLE, I was exhausted and hit a wall. Nothing would come out. But as the week went on, something shifted, and suddenly all the words and emotions poured out. This album is deeply emotional, and in one moment while recording, it caught me off guard and I cried. I've decided to leave that moment in. It’s raw, it’s human, and it’s a reminder that music isn’t just something we listen to - it’s something we feel.In this episode, I give a shoutout to one of my favourite music reactors, who's reaction to this album moved me to tears! Go check out Luscent Reacts!

In this episode of Albums That Surprised Me, I explore The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, an album that takes Chappell Roan from small-town Missouri to full-blown pop stardom.

Across campy anthems and vulnerable ballads, she blends humour, heart, and unapologetic queer joy into one unforgettable debut.This episode contains adult themes and some strong language.I mention in this episode the best indie pop record store in the UK - Spinning Around Records in Telford. Check it out at https://spinningaroundrecords.com/

In this episode of Albums That Surprised Me, I explore Submarine by The Marías - a dreamy, hypnotic record that caught me off guard in the best way, and share why it’s a must-hear for fans of dreampop.

A quick catch-up episode with a little life update and a look ahead at what’s coming on the podcast. New beginnings, fresh ideas, and exciting plans. Just a cosy chat to keep you in the loop!

Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard And Soft took me by surprise, and in this episode, I discuss why.

From haunting ballads to experimental pop twists, this record is Billie at her most vulnerable and inventive. I explore the themes and sounds that make this album such a fascinating shift in her discography. Whether you're a long-time fan or just curious about the record, join me as I unpack one of the most talked-about releases of 2024.

Join me as I discuss catching Allie X live for the very first time in Liverpool last week, on the UK leg of her Weird World Tour.

This is the first episode in my new series Albums That Surprised Me.
And we’re kicking things off with Blue Weekend by Wolf Alice from 2021 - an album that caught me off guard in the best way.
From shimmering ballads to full-throttle anthems, I wasn’t prepared for how much this record would resonate with me, and how it would ignite my love for the band.