The first set of shiny new release recommendations for 2022 is here. The eclectic, hand-picked favourites below…

1. New England — Kid Kapichi, Bob Vylan
2. Meet me in the desert — Bubbatrees
3. From You — Bonobo ft. Joji
4. Hard Drive Gold — alt-J
5. in the wake of your leave — Gang of Youths
6. Upstairs Flat — Burial
7. Respirate — Pinegrove
8. Shame On You — Palace
9. 0% — Pinc Wafer
10. Ain’t Got Nobody but Me — Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill Band
11. Sacrifice — The Weeknd