Reviews

Kendrick Lamar – ‘GNX’ review: turning hatred into a teachable moment

After a year full of scathing diss tracks and unfiltered loathing, Lamar converts that energy into the purest emotion of all – love – while carrying the West Coast on his back

Kneecap live in London: Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller witness Kurupt FM-assisted victory lap

The Irish-language trio prove they don’t need any ‘ones to watch’ list to lay waste to the future

Kim Deal – ‘Nobody Loves You More’ review: a neat reminder of her permanent class

The first solo album from The Breeders’ frontwoman and former Pixies bassist oozes with elegance but still packs some punch

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

‘Cruel Intentions’ review: low-stakes remake doesn’t chime with the times

The ‘90s classic is dragged into the present with sex, drugs and a hint of political scandal

‘Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl’ review: an apocalyptic thriller you won’t want to put down

The game is set in a lawless nuclear wasteland, filled with monsters and scheming political factions

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

‘Wicked’ review: hit musical makes gravity-defying leap to the big screen

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo impress in a Broadway blockbuster

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

‘Dune: Prophecy’ review: thrilling prequel with plenty of spice

With a show this intriguing, we see many more Frank Herbert spin-offs in the future
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