Albums
March: 18 albums you need to hear this month
This month's listening sorted
Jesse Rose 'Alright Mate' (Made To Play)
There comes a time when “your body doesn’t enjoy [the industry] as much as your mind”, which is why ‘Alright Mate’ will be the final album of Jesse Rose’s colourful career. It’s an impressive ending that flits between white-hot heaters and poignant touches. ‘Future’s Dream’ and ‘Pressure’ ooze warm vibes perfect for Balearic summers, while ‘In My Mind’ slinks along a groove-tipped edge. ‘Appreciative’ is reminiscent of Rose’s earlier Induceve work and ‘Everyone’ is classic house with disco quirks, while ‘What You Talkin Bout’ is the highlight of the record: it’s dark and almost analogue in its repetition, with a tongue-in-cheek message that insists you hit the dancefloor. Leah Connolly
8/10
