Album Reviews

STAYC – ‘Metamorphic’ review: returning with a renewed sense of identity

Confident and assured, the K-pop girl group are finally back on track with their first full-length release

Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Megan’ review: the rapper shines in all her multifaceted glory

A confident, cohesive third album that colourfully showcases all aspects of the rapper’s identity and personality

Omar Apollo – ‘God Said No’ review: finding peace in fate, family and friendship

The singer’s second album is a scattered, eclectic soundtrack to heartbreak

Camila Cabello – ‘C,XOXO’ review: a party girl rebrand – and scrappy, intriguing earworms

Cabello tries a shiny, Auto-Tuned pop sound on for size – and indulges a “rebellious mood” with head-scratching Drake collaborations

Towa Bird – ‘American Hero’ review: queer love anthems that push back against stereotypes

The globetrotting guitarist's debut album nods towards offbeat melodrama and a theatrical flair

Been Stellar – ‘Scream From New York, NY’: smart, fresh songwriting and tender moments

Been Stellar have enjoyed a whirlwind few months. They began 2024 by announcing that they’d signed to Dirty Hit, and embarked on a European...

Gracie Abrams – ‘The Secret of Us’ review: a new type of intimacy

Abrams dives again into matters of the heart, aiming for pop catharsis and hinting at dancefloor euphoria

Peso Pluma – ‘Éxodo’ review: the Mexican superstar furthers his corridos crossover agenda – and tests his musical range

The world's biggest música Mexicana artist delivers the fiery corridos he’s known for – and starry hip-hop and reggaeton collaborations

Lola Young – ‘This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway’ review: essential, captivatingly messy pop

The south Londoner's first full-length release is the most distinctive and daring realisation of her experimental tendencies yet

O. – ‘WeirdOs’ review: humour, heart and unpredictable jazz looseness

The south London duo combine ferocious drumming with merciless saxophone on their debut album
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