Subtlety doesn’t seem to hold much allure for Raye.

Following an EP of festive arrangements two years ago, handpan player Rosie Bergonzi’s recent offering is a quite different proposition.

Sakamoto has given in this space-filled album an opportunity for us all to reflect deeply, to draw our own conclusions, and ultimately, to rest. 

With a collection of new songs written by Yorkston in his Fife-based studio overlooking the sea, he has enlisted the Orchestra again, this time with Swedish pop singer (and fellow serial collaborator) Nina Persson along for the ride too. 

No Thank You sees Simz revealing truths at a time when toeing the line would have been a much easier option.

Technicolour sound worlds, dense textures, and a sense that no musical stone is being left unturned.