Album Reviews
Madonna – ‘Confessions II’ review: Queen Of Pop digs deep on thrilling return to the dancefloor
On her most vital album in over two decades, pop music’s grande dame proves she still knows how to make us move
Mary In The Junkyard – ‘Role Model Hermit’: filmic debut that balances grit and grandeur
On their long-awaited first record, the London trio continue weaving fantastical tales with their surreal sound
Sienna Spiro – ‘Visitor’ review: a gifted vocalist finding her place in the spotlight
The 20-year-old Londoner’s debut album showcases her soaring vocals and timeless influences, but occasionally at the expense of her individuality
Alewya – ‘Zero’ review: globe-spanning sounds from a singular voice
The London-based, Ethiopian-Egyptian artist artfully blends diasporic sounds on her arresting debut album
Debbii Dawson – ‘Where Have All The Good Men Gone?’ EP review: dazzling pop for uncertain times
On her third project, the singer-songwriter looks beyond herself, pairing glittering retro-pop with sharp observations about capitalism, cults and life
Muse – ‘The Wow! Signal’ review: space rock icons’ best album in 20 years
Matt Bellamy and co respond to heartache and the unknown with a fan-pleasing modern update on their early sound for album number 10
Kwn – ‘And All Pride Aside’ EP review: sensual, self-aware and super raw
On her third EP, the east Londoner singer broadens her sound beyond the bedroom and offers a glimpse deeper into who she is
Chanel Beads – ‘Your Day Will Come’ (2026) review: woozily brilliant indie-pop from an experimental darling
The second Chanel Beads album might share its name with its predecessor, but here the New York artist is all about refinement rather than repetition
Swim Deep – ‘Hum’ review: a career high full of life and love
While other artists they came up with have called it quits, the British indie band have kept moving forward. Their fifth album rewards that resilience with some of their most beautiful work yet
Graham Coxon – ‘Castle Park’ review: lost album proves itself a ’60s pop treasure
Originally recorded back in 2011 alongside 'A+E', this album of pure and simple pop from the Blur guitarist shines with his best
Olivia Rodrigo – ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love’ review: a bittersweet, cinematic odyssey from a generational talent
The popstar goes three-for-three on her introspective, gut-punch depiction of adult relationships
Kelsey Lu – ‘So Help Me God’ review: ambitious pop auteur resurges with a riveting testimony
The North Carolinian artist delivers a cathartic break-up album, overcoming resignation with a new sense of resolution and self-compassion