maps & atlases Beware and Be Grateful (CD, £8.75)

“On record, they have one of the most exciting styles on today’s music scene” - The Independent · Chicago’s Maps & Atlases return with their eagerly awaited sophomore album, which sees the band blend their math rock roots with a more accessible direction. · With a step up in production and a more accessible sound, this album should see Maps & Atlases rise in popularity out of the underground and into the public eye.