Dhruva Balram

Channel Tres: “I want to show that you can break past trauma in a positive way”

The rising star has worked with Thundercat, Tyler, The Creator and Disclosure. His new EP sees him perfect his 'Compton House' sound

Young Fathers – ‘Heavy Heavy’ review: anthemic, boundary-breaking pop

The versatile Edinburgh trio continue their strong run of form with a passionate, soulful and often mesmerising work

Shygirl – ‘Nymph’ review: pop rulebreaker shines with a little help from her friends

On her long-awaited debut album, the London-based artist unlocks a new level of intimacy and emotional depth in her songwriting

Toro y Moi – ‘Mahal’ review: Californian experimentalist offers a pastiche to suit every taste

The artist's seventh album is a divine demonstration of genre-blending, psychedelic electronic music

Pusha T – ‘It’s Almost Dry’ review: Virginia legend still going strong in his rap tenure

The 44-year-old's latest proves that true lyricism is the key to longevity in the rap game

Syd – Broken Hearts Club’ review: arguably the R&B star’s strongest project to date

Album two was conceived as a collection of love songs – until heartache struck

Little Simz – ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ review: stunning introspection from a true great

The much-lauded London rapper melds razor-sharp lyricism, moving vulnerability and compassionate storytelling as she ascends to the level of legends

Fredo – ‘Independence Day’ review: gritty but unmemorable road-rap

The west London rapper returns to his road-rap roots on his second album of the year

Sons of Kemet – ‘Black To The Future’ review: rage, resentment – and hope

This is the experimental jazz quartet's incendiary evocation of Black Lives Matter
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