Album Reviews

Black Pumas – ‘Chronicles of a Diamond’ review: how 21st century soul should sound

You can’t move for great soul music coming out of the US in 2023. We’ve had the rip-roaring solo debut of Durand Jones on...

Taylor Swift – ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ review: her best album will never go out of style

Taylor Swift’s journey to re-record her first six albums has been a nostalgia trip through the eras. The pop icon’s first three ‘Taylor’s Version’...

Wargasm – ‘Venom’ review: London duo continue to light up the UK heavy scene

Featuring an appearance from Limp Bizkit's Fred Kurst, Wargasm's debut album is a thrilling statement of intent

The Kills – ‘God Games’ review: a maxed-out, fresh return

The indie duo return from a seven-year hiatus with material that pushes them out their comfort zone

Surusinghe – ‘Brake Fluid’ EP review: every second hits as hard as a hurricane

These four tracks introduce a stellar producer who thrives in the darker, weirder corners of the dancefloor

Sofia Kourtesis – ‘Madres’ review: a love letter to the Latin and dance sounds that shaped her

The debut album from Peruvian-born, Berlin-based Kourtesis cements her position as a bold and crafty producer of house-infused dancefloor heaters

Blink-182 – ‘One More Time’ review: a surprisingly touching reunion

After brushes with mortality and a protracted absence for Tom DeLonge, the reunited trio sound simply happy enough just to be rocking out again

Balming Tiger – ‘January Never Dies’ review: sonic explorations from adventurous alt K-pop collective

The group’s sprawling number reflects a boundary-less creativity – if some outfits are hindered by having many artistic voices, Balming Tiger are bolstered by it

Priya Ragu – ‘Santhosam’ review: a colourful, spiritual call for freedom

The self-affirming debut by the self-described 'Raguwavy' star captures hope for society and oneself

Bombay Bicycle Club – ‘My Big Day’ review: indie heroes enlist Damon Albarn and Chaka Khan

The sixth album from the north London quartet is a hotbed of experimentation and guest features, as they expand into new territory
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