Welcome to This Week on Wax, where legendary songwriting, intimate confession and leftfield soundscapes all find a place on the shelf.
This week’s lineup feels beautifully unpredictable, moving from Beatle nostalgia and cinematic folk to electronic mystery and a striking debut voice.
Paul McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane
Paul McCartney returns with The Boys of Dungeon Lane, his most reflective record in years and one deeply rooted in memory. Inspired by his childhood in Liverpool, the album looks back at family, friendship and the moments that shaped one of music’s greatest songwriters. There is warmth and melancholy throughout, paired with the effortless melodic touch that has always defined McCartney’s work. Rather than chasing the past, it feels like he is sitting beside it, turning memories into something quietly moving.
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Freya Ridings - Mother of Pearl
Freya Ridings returns with Mother of Pearl, a release that leans into vulnerability and emotional clarity. Her voice remains front and centre, rich with feeling and carried by arrangements that feel elegant rather than oversized. There is a sense of resilience running through the record, balancing heartbreak and hope with the kind of honesty that has always made her songwriting resonate.
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Boards of Canada - Inferno
After years away, Boards of Canada re-emerge with Inferno, a record already wrapped in intrigue. Their music has always existed in its own strange and beautiful world, built from warped nostalgia, analogue textures, and hypnotic rhythms; this latest chapter feels no different. Mysterious, immersive and full of atmosphere, Inferno invites listeners to disappear into its shadows and stay there for a while.
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Violet Grohl - Be Sweet to Me
Violet Grohl steps into the spotlight with Be Sweet to Me, a debut that feels thoughtful, intimate and quietly assured. Built around personal songwriting and understated emotion, the album carries the spirit of someone discovering their own voice without trying to imitate anyone else. There is softness here, but also confidence, making it an exciting first chapter from an artist finding her footing on her own terms.
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