Album Reviews

Gel – ‘Persona’ review: A flag planted in the soil for New Jersey hardcore

Sami Kaiser and co. return on a five-song EP full of focused ferocity

Tinashe – ‘Quantum Baby’ review: a fun stepping stone

The returning R&B star takes us on a sonic joyride full of hedonistic tunes and challenges to match her freak, but she’s still yet to find her sweet spot

KATSEYE – ‘SIS (Soft Is Strong)’ review: short but oh so sweet

The highly anticipated girl group shine bright in their debut EP with songs that leave you wanting just a little more

Asake – ‘Lungu Boy’ review: an experiment with mega highs, but lots of filler too

The history-making pioneer pushing African music forward worldwide takes too long to strike gold on his third album

NIKI – ‘Buzz’ review: heartbreak and healing

The Indonesian singer-songwriter swings between cool coquetry and emotional devastation on her finest work to date

Ravyn Lenae – ‘Bird’s Eye’ review: a slept-on auteur takes flight

The Chicago singer-songwriter expands her sonic horizons on this gorgeous, ambitious second album

Jack White – ‘No Name’ review: surprise album is maestro’s punkiest outing since White Stripes

Taking a typically old-school approach, the indie icon tips his cap to the past while still sounding like he's itching to get out of his skin

Beabadoobee – ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’ review: a beautiful portrait of womanhood

On her third album, the British-Filipino artist takes accountability for her actions and navigates the twisting path of adulthood

86TVs – ‘86TVs’ review: an overstuffed but heartfelt debut from former Maccabees’ new band

Hugo and Felix White lead their long-awaited new band through a series of emotionally resonant mini-epics, but sometimes lose their way

Brigitte Calls Me Baby – ‘The Future Is Our Way Out’ review: fun, heartfelt retro revival

The Chicago five-piece explore themes of love, loss and existentialism on a debut album that seamlessly cherry-picks the best of bygone eras