Kayleigh Watson

Nia Smith is closing old cycles and setting a new wheel in motion
On her new EP ‘Payback Is A Dog’, the London talent alchemises life’s lessons with confidence and poise

Kehlani – ‘Kehlani’ review: drawing from every era of her past to emerge fully formed
On her self-titled fifth album, the unshakeable R&B titan ushers in a new era and finds security in her own skin

Ella Langley – ‘Dandelion’ review: infectious, irresistible country pop for those who dare to dream bigger
The Alabama native rides the genre’s international momentum as her free-spirited sophomore album cements her status as a bankable star

Jae Stephens takes on pop stardom with a nudge and a wink
After working on songs for stars like Normani and TWICE’s Jihyo, the 27-year-old triple-threat is refocusing her lens on herself in pursuit of playful pop that is sweet yet spicy

Nourished By Time – ‘The Passionate Ones’ review: welcoming and deservedly self-assured
On his second album, Marcus Brown yearns for lasting love and satisfaction – and puts faith in his future

CARI turned devastation into a breakthrough. Now, she’s ready for brighter things
The West London R&B artist alchemised heartbreak into hope on her debut single 'Colder In June', which appears on her first EP 'Flux'

Amelia Moore and the trials and tribulations of being a lovergirl
With a new label deal and a Timbaland cosign, expect to hear the Georgia pop/R&B artist’s cheeky yet vulnerable songs everywhere

Cortisa Star: “I’m a girl, I’m angry, and I can rap: let me do that”
The 19-year-old rapper went from viral TikTok success to walking at Paris Fashion Week. Now, she’s released her debut EP, about being “young, lit and turnt”

Dora Jar faced her shadow self and remembered how to play
On her debut album ‘No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire’, the alt-pop artist turns her microscope inward and asks: ‘who am I?’

Griff – ‘Vertigo’ review: scaling mountainous fear – and finding courage at the peak
The singer-songwriter’s debut captures the highs and lows of a young woman discovering her potential – all while navigating existential anxiety

Towa Bird – ‘American Hero’ review: queer love anthems that push back against stereotypes
The globetrotting guitarist's debut album nods towards offbeat melodrama and a theatrical flair

Bat For Lashes – ‘The Dream Of Delphi’ review: spiralling symphonies written in the patient gaze of new motherhood
The Ivor Novello-winning artist's sixth record is another compelling listen as Khan moves into a new phase creatively and personally