Reviews
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Drake – ‘Iceman’/‘Habibti’/’Maid Of Honor’ review: a stumbling rap king’s valiant attempt to keep his crown
Drake’s chaotic triple-album stunt is undoubtedly bloated, but also surprisingly revealing and unexpectedly listenable

Maisie Peters – ‘Florescence’ review: a singer-songwriter in full bloom
On her third album, the British pop star lets go of her pain and finds peace in true love

‘The Boroughs’ review: it’s ‘Stranger Things’ in a retirement home
The Duffer Brothers' follow-up to their Netflix sci-fi smash is a return to curious form

Ed O’Brien – ‘Blue Morpho’ review: Radiohead man’s beautiful path to healing
The guitarist’s second solo outing – but first under his actual name – offers mindfulness via a widescreen prog-folk trip

Ecca Vandal – ‘Looking For People To Unfollow’ review: an endurance test of high-octane punk
The South African-born artist’s first album since 2017 resurrects her potential as a major player in the future of alternative music

‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ review: AI images dull this otherwise devastating documentary
The archive material and new interviews are incredibly poignant – everything else is a waste of time

‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ review: a strong and forceful Star Wars spin-off
Get ready for the second wave of Baby Yoda fever

Harry Styles live in Amsterdam: a hopeful celebration of community and connection
Johan Cruijff Arena, May 17, 2026: the pop star’s latest album comes into its own as he continues the first record-breaking residency of his latest world tour

‘Obsession’ review: the year’s most terrifying horror film so far
Put your hands over your face and clamp your popcorn bucket between your knees

Dua Saleh – ‘Of Earth & Wires’ review: seeking love, hope and humanity in an age of conflict and disruption
On their second album, the Sudanese-American arrives as an ambitious pop auteur who’s offering emotional salve for troubled times

‘Nemesis’ review: recommend this predictable crime drama to your enemies
After a strong start, Netflix's latest focuses on a predictable plot and some cringe dialogue

Genesis Owusu – ‘Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge’ review: a maximalist takedown of a world in turmoil
On his third LP, the Australian star throws absolutely everything into a genreless melting pot of fury and frustration