Album Reviews

Michael Kiwanuka – ‘Small Changes’ review: a homely, life-affirming listen

The British singer's fourth album smothers you in a warm blanket of heartfelt soul music

Father John Misty – ‘Mahashmashana’ review: perhaps his most sincere album yet

After “a few non-elective ego deaths”, the once terminally online singer-songwriter looks inward for a gently psychedelic record on which sarcasm is in short supply

070 Shake – ‘Petrichor’ review: weathering emotional anxieties to rediscover herself

The New Jersey artist’s third album is a lovesick showcase – an invite into her deepest vulnerabilities, desires and otherworldly imaginations

FLO – ‘Access All Areas’ review: a front row seat to the next big thing

Girls groups in the West have gone into hiding in the past few years, but this talented trio bring back the glory days on their debut album

Chloe Qisha – ‘Chloe Qisha’ EP review: infectious pop that’s equally slick and sensitive

The British-Malaysian singer makes her debut with intelligent, soulful lyricism and pure pop perfection

Pa Salieu – ‘Afrikan Alien’ review: an empowering and uplifting return

After having his momentum halted by a hefty prison sentence, the British-Gambian rapper is back with a mixtape that’s both pensive and enthralling

Flip Top Head – ‘Up Like A Weather Balloon review: avant-garde art-rock packed with wry lyricism

The Brighton six-piece take some serious swings on their debut EP

Jin – ‘Happy’ review: BTS star brings joy to the world

The singer’s long-awaited debut solo album is committed to spreading cheerfulness, encouraging us through the darkness and into the light

Linkin Park – ‘From Zero’ review: world-class moments marred by a few blips

Arguably rock’s biggest comeback album in recent history is an intriguing mix of sensational, knockout stadium rock and some perplexingly tired songwriting

Our Girl – ‘The Good Kind’ review: an indie-rock unicorn that rewards close listening

Fronted by the Big Moon’s Soph Nathan, the London trio’s second album is nuanced, melodic and comfortable in its own skin