January has been a month overshadowed by the death of David Bowie (amongst others), but has also seen the release of some outstanding records, including a few my long-time musical heroes of mine. The new records by Tortoise and Shearwater did not disappoint, and the Jesu/Sun Kil Moon record is a particular treat that reminds me a little of the Sun Kil Moon/Album Leaf collaboration from a couple of years ago.

The full list for January is:

Hinds - Leave me Alone
Bill Baird - Earth into Ether
David Bowie - Blackstar
Daughter - Not to Disappear
Shearwater - Jet Plane and Oxbow
Howes - 3.5 Degrees
Eleanor Friedberger - New View
Tortoise - The Catastrophist
Jesu & Sun Kil Moon - Jesu/Sun Kil Moon