Sevana Ohandjanian, Journalist

"A sonically diverse, inherently bizarre exploration of everything from hip hop beats to psych rhythms."

"There are plenty of bands doing this music better right now, and Bloc Party sound tired."

"The Maccabees proved to be one of the finest UK indie live acts you can have the pleasure of seeing currently."

"Probably 1D's first sonically cohesive record, all rock'n'roll swagger and overzealous lyricism."

"Bieber would've done better not trying so hard to convince us he's a good guy, instead focusing on crafting better songs."

"Little Mix's latest unashamedly rips on '80s synths."

"It's impossible to fault PVT; they seemed to function on an almost telepathic plane when it came to the perfect rhythm they kept."

"Sexy, one-of-a-kind and definitely too cool for us mere mortals."

"Hot Chip again prove they're the makers of some of the best electronic music around."

"As he moves further into his 70s he's shifting his image from hip-swiveling sex-bomb singer to serious balladeer."