Album Reviews

H.E.R. – ‘Back Of My Mind’ review: a triumphant victory lap after a stellar start to the year

The 23-year-old's first album proper is by turns soulful, political, and sometimes just plain fun. No wonder she's having such a moment

BamBam – ‘riBBon’ review: on a quest to unravel his solo identity

A mixed debut effort from the GOT7 rapper, who still has a long way to go in defining his personal music style

Mykki Blanco – ‘Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep’ review: a bold and brilliant step forward

The trailblazing artist never ceases to command attention

SCALPING – ‘FLOOD’ EP review: the dancefloor and moshpit collide

The Bristol band’s debut effort sees their sound expanding but never losing its signature intensity

BERWYN – ‘TAPE 2/FOMALHAUT’ review: rising rapper ruminates on loneliness

The Trinidad-born, Romford-raised artist puts on an elite songwriting display on his second mixtape

Rebecca Black – ‘Rebecca Black Was Here’ EP review: a viral star finds her voice

The Californian artist's personality shines through on her newest project

Max Bloom – ‘Pedestian’ review: former Yuck frontman explores life in the slow lane

The musician evokes life in lockdown across this second solo album

Griff – ‘One Foot in Front of the Other’ review: sheer pop perfection

The Hertfordshire musician enters her golden period with a flawless debut mixtape

The Lounge Society – ‘Silk For The Starving’ review: refreshingly rural take on politically-loaded post-punk

The Lounge Society are blazing their own path in a busy British guitar scene by looking closer to home – the results are as raucous as they are rewarding

TWICE – ‘Taste Of Love’ review: a captivating dance pop exploration of growth and summer love

With more involvement in the creative process, TWICE not only promise good vibes but also their unique interpretations of romance