Ten years on, we look back at the moment The Shins delivered on their lo-fi promise – with one of the great modern indie rock records

Detroit’s hottest house talent delivers a solid debut record

Odd Future’s de facto frontman returns with another half-baked studio effort

The fifth studio effort from the fractious five-piece is their most promising in years

The divisive metalcore group return to form in incendiary style

The London three-piece prove they have the potential to be more than just James Blake copyists with a promising debut record

The final instalment in the hotly-tipped band’s trilogy of EPs continues to deliver on their early promise

A stunning sophomore effort from one of the country’s most exciting musical prospects

A tepid comeback serves as proof that a Fall Out Boy reunion was the last thing the industry needed

The local duo make a long-awaited return with the follow-up to debut, Happiness

Thom Yorke’s supergroup deliver a convincing first bite at the full-length cherry

The Stones closed out the Sixties with one of their strongest efforts – James Birtles investigates why Let It Bleed occupies such a vital place in rock history

Biggie’s ambitious second record proved his last, and continues to vindicate its place amongst hip hop’s highest echelons

The London four-piece veer into more traditional pop territory with their sophomore effort

The London trio’s summery debut is the perfect tonic for a dull February

Lisa Murgatroyd tucks in To Kill a King’s new album

Thirty years on, Metallica’s incendiary debut continues to occupy a crucial place in metal history

We take a look back at where it all started for one of the most influential bands in history

The latest offering from Cave and co. is a majestic exercise in restraint

Thirty-five years on, has one of the biggest-selling rock records in history stood the test of time?