Zephyr

The Zephyrs' desolate sound describes their war-torn history. First Scottish label Southpaw folded the same week it released their last album. Then a literal-minded rock revival forced their soporific sea shanties off the radar. Now signed to Setanta, things are looking up for the Edinburgh-based quintet who, with this third album, have created an unhurried portrait of emotional disquiet.

An overdue rediscovery of a trove of long-buried treasure

Entrancing fifth from the cooperatively inclined songwriter

This week's favourites from the Uncut office stereo

Laura Veirs! Natalie Prass! L.A. Witch! Plus the rest of the soundtrack to our snowy week...

Golden Sings That Have Been Sung is due in August

An all-star cast pick the greatest cuts from Jagger, Richards and co

Engaging portrait of Canvey Island R&B tearaways

Lucky 13th from The Artist Formerly Known As Smog

First off, in case you missed it, I posted a second blog on Friday afternoon: the long-promised round-up of links to other blogs. Thanks again for everyone who posted their recommendations – keep them coming.