Kyann-Sian Williams
A chronically online junior staff writer serving up the freshest features, news, and reviews from a Gen-Z perspective
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A$AP Rocky – ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ review: a suited, settled and self-assured return that doesn’t dim his light
After years of false starts, the rapper re-emerges poised and polished, delivering a comeback that shines brightest in its psychedelic, cinematic moments
Elmiene is in pursuit of honest artistry: “I’m just writing what my soul is telling me to write”
Guided by lineage, learning and lived experience, the British-Sudanese singer has become an unignorable new voice
Infinite Coles – ‘SweetFace Killah’ album review: more than just his father’s son
For years, Infinite Coles refused to be defined by Ghostface Killah – but on his debut album, he confronts the legacy he once was adamant to outrun
Bib Sama. and TayoLoxs on the science of “ear candy” and creating their own digital universe
The duo fuse glitch, trap and video game soundtracks into a universe of chaos and liberation, staking their claim as the underground’s next great world-builders
Tems – ‘Love Is A Kingdom’ EP review: exploring love in all its forms
The surprise EP finds the Nigerian powerhouse exploring self, home, romance, and spiritual reflection in her most intimate work yet
Odeal – ‘The Fall That Saved Us’ EP review: sleek R&B that could dare to be riskier
The NME 100 alum’s third release of the year leans deeper into lush R&B minimalism, but its most exciting moments hint at a bolder evolution ahead
Summer Walker – ‘Finally Over It’ review: a conflicted, luxurious ride through growth and chaos
The final act in her ‘Over It’ trilogy, the R&B star finally has full control of her story in a glowing moment of growth
Danny Brown – ‘Stardust’ review: rap’s wildest mind finds clarity in chaos
The Detroit visionary revels in hyperpop, club, and confession for a messy, euphoric reset that only he could pull off
Knucks – ‘A Fine African Man’ review: a diaspora griot watering his roots
The Kilburn storyteller crafts a soul-stirring cultural epic that bridges boroughs and bloodlines, letting Igbo pride and UK rap brilliance flow as one
Dave – ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’ review: a prophet’s pain painted in piano
Blending biblical reflection with biting honesty, Dave delivers his most introspective album yet – even if the weight of genius sometimes makes it hard to feel
PinkPantheress – ‘Fancy Some More?’ review: a star-studded victory lap with a few bumps along the way
The British pop shapeshifter invites global stars to rewire her hits, but not all understand the assignment
Amber Mark – ‘Pretty Idea’ review: a gorgeous, shimmering chronicle of turbulent young love
On her second album, the New Yorker delivers a dreamy exploration of romance’s highs and lows that’s hard not to get swept away by