While fun, TRI.BE’s maximalist pop on ‘Rub-A-Dum’ lacks creativity and imagination
The septet’s attempt to replicate their debut success on their sophomore offering ‘Conmigo’ proves to be a less successful follow-up
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BTS’ ‘Butter’ is a cool, crisp summer anthem that doubles as a potent shot of self-confidence
The Korean superstars return with their second English-language single and an early contender for Song Of The Summer
On bright new song ‘Higher Power’, Coldplay reach for the stars like never before
The track takes everything Chris Martin and co. have learned from a lifetime of dreaming and launches their talent into outer space
Billie Eilish’s ‘Your Power’ is a quietly potent response to abuse of power
By stripping things back, the teen superstar pulls us in to a more intimate confrontation on the latest single from 'Happier Than Ever'
STAYC’s ‘STAYDOM’ is a low-key, summer-ready comeback that manages to hit all the right notes
The rookie K-pop girl group take a far more relaxed approach on their sophomore offering – though it’s anything but boring
Hoshi’s captivating and sensual new song ‘Spider’ points at a promising solo career
An elevated – if a little predictable – take on sultry R&B popular among male K-pop soloists
Taylor Swift – ‘You All Over Me (From The Vault)’ review: a musical time capsule
The singer's 2008 and 2020 collide on an Aaron Dessner-assisted rarity given a new life
BLACKPINK’s Rosé takes things back to basics on captivating solo debut, ‘R’
The Korean-Australian singer isn’t shy to explore her creativity as she steps out on her own
Sunmi’s ‘TAIL’ is a flirty affair that hints at a fully realised artistic identity
In embracing a Selina Kyle-like alter ego, Sunmi delivers a bewitching two-song release that’s equally bold and sensual
Wolf Alice’s ‘The Last Man On Earth’ is a majestic change of pace from Britain’s best band
Ellie Rowsell and the gang remind us that they’re still setting the standard for UK music and beyond
Rebecca Black’s new hyper-pop remix of ‘Friday’ is the serotonin boost you need
The star has enlisted New Orleans rapper Big Freedia and crunkcore duo 3OH3!! to give the track a lick of paint
aespa – ‘Forever’ review: a remake that’ll warm your heart this winter
A 21-year-old song given new life with a sweet, youthful sentimentality