Album Reviews

Annahstasia – ‘Tether’ review: folk’s new star takes the genre to dizzying heights

The long-awaited debut album from the LA-based artist puts her spellbinding vocals in their rightful place in the spotlight

Feid – ‘Ferxxo Vol X: Sagrado’ review: the Colombian star proves he’s still in a league of his own

After going global, the Latin phenom is elevating the genre that put him on the map while showing that Colombia is still at the heart of his music

Addison Rae – ‘Addison’ review: pop’s new princess balances sensuality and experimentation with ease

The Louisiana singer and former TikTok star crafts a gorgeous soundtrack to modern womanhood on her highly anticipated debut album

Turnstile – ‘Never Enough’ review: heartfelt hardcore poptimism

On their exceptional new album, the US band double down on the vibrant eccentricity of 2021’s ‘Glow On’

Pulp – ‘More’ review: older wiser mis-shapes are still a different class

Assisted by James Ford, Jarvis Cocker and co return with their first album in 24 years and a mature but vital response to the second summer of Britpop

Little Simz – ‘Lotus’ review: a raw reckoning from rap’s quiet warrior

The rapper strips back the polish for her most vulnerable, soul-searching project yet – one that hits hard, even when it drifts

Caroline – ‘Caroline 2’ review: resplendent avant-folk meets pop simplicity in a sonic coming of age

Ditching the pastoral slowcore of their debut, the south London octet go beyond the analogue playbook to produce their most dazzling record to date

Miley Cyrus – ‘Something Beautiful’ review: the post-genre popstar pulls off another big swing

The musical shapeshifter’s ninth LP might not be her most hit-packed album, but it does feel like a fully realised artistic statement

Garbage – ‘Let All That We Imagine Be The Light’ review: alt-rockers welcome a brighter new chapter

With their eighth album, Shirley Manson’s gang channel a more optimistic outlook, and display some of their most profound songwriting to date

SEVENTEEN – ‘Happy Burstday’ review: a double-edged showcase of individuality

On their fifth studio record, the K-pop boyband celebrate their 10th anniversary as they look to expand their horizons