Album Reviews
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Elmiene – ‘Sounds For Someone’ review: the arrival of soul’s newest custodian
On his debut album, the Oxford-raised singer turns life’s smallest moments into something brilliantly monumental
Slayyyter – ‘Wor$t Girl In America’ review: pop that finds salvation in the underbelly of American cinema
Chasing the highs of her Tumblr-addled youth, Slayyyter finds her sound in a new strain of brash, sleazy pop
RAYE – ‘This Music May Contain Hope’ review: showstopping musical maximalism at its grandest
The South Londoner’s second album can be a lot to take in, but her unrestrained, all-in approach is worth the journey
Fcukers – ‘Ö’ review: indie sleaze revivalists serve up kaleidoscopic floorfillers
On their debut album, the Brooklyn duo compellingly diffuse their breadth influences through the prism of present-day club culture
Robyn – ‘Sexistential’ review: the pop star’s lust for life is infectious – and thoroughly idiosyncratic
Questioning everything about love, life and sex, Robyn takes us on a joyride that’s both serious and silly
BTS – ‘Arirang’ review: Korea’s pop kings make a grand return
After nearly four years, the world-conquering boyband are back, bringing with them new reflections on life and shining light on more facets of their cultural heritage
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso – ‘Free Spirits’ review: a restless ride through fame and fatigue
The Argentinian hitmakers’ ambitious sophomore album spins between swagger and self-doubt, capturing both their brilliance and burnout
Underscores – ‘U’ review: zeitgeisty hyperpop for an overstimulated, isolated generation
A tour-de-force of production chops that cements April Harper Grey as a key auteur in the future of the genre
Jack Harlow – ‘Monica’ review: pivot into jazzy R&B struggles to leave a lasting impact
Abandoning rap in favour of mellow beats and soft, introspective verses, Harlow's fourth album is perhaps too much of an easy listen
Chalk – ‘Crystalpunk’ review: a knockout collection of arresting dance-punk
Contending with identity on both a human and national level, the Belfast duo’s stunning debut album wields intensity to unite industrial, post-punk and techno soundscapes
Kim Gordon – ‘Play Me’ review: the godmother of alt-rock fearlessly turns to beats
Life begins at 72 as the Sonic Youth icon deconstructs these doom-scrolling times via a trip-hop driven nightmare
Denzel Curry & The Scythe – ‘Strictly 4 The Scythe’ review: a fun, freewheeling rap link-up
Curry and friends show love to the Dirty South with their genre-hopping experiment, even if it swings a little too wide