Amorina Fitzgerald Hood, Journalist

Beautiful and well-rounded, Ngaiire’s Lamentations is a mature and evocative debut.

Ease Up A Little is an endearing and intimate work for those who like their art a little wonky

With strong and consistent songwriting and performances, Dear Departure is a warm and elegant record with just the right touch of darkness.

Its simplicity is unlikely to appeal to those who prefer more dynamic music; it could be brushed off as being too boring or anonymous. However, there is a classiness and charm to the album that grows with each listen.

There are some misses and her ambition doesn’t quite bring together her competing styles. However, there are genuinely beautiful moments on the album and Mvula is clearly one to watch.

Cullum knows what he does well, and he does it here.

While offering consistently pleasant and dreamy summer-tinged tunes, Smith Westerns will not blow minds with Soft Will, and could have afforded a few more risks in songwriting and arrangement.