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Album Reviews

Mark – ‘The Firstfruit’ review: NCT’s splintered backbone paints himself whole

For his solo debut, Mark pieces together the building blocks of his life in a deeply personal offering

Skrillex – ‘F*ck U Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol But Ur Not!! <3’ review: a whirlwind love letter to the scene he helped...

Brostep’s back, baby, via a mammoth 34-track surprise album from one of its key pioneers – but is it better than before?

Chy Cartier – ‘No Bring Ins’ review: a fearless debut from the future of UK drill

Fusing gritty lyricism and a unique vocal flow, the north London rapper is carving out her own lane and leaving a mark on the scene

2hollis – ‘Star’ review: a thrilling joyride through the hollow hedonism of fame

Buoyed by a rabid global following, this new prince of the electronic-pop-rap underground ascends with an immaculately produced, slyly playful fourth album

Black Country, New Road – ‘Forever Howlong’ review: a spellbinding prog-folk pivot

The London sextet return with their long-awaited third studio album – and they’ve still got it

YT – ‘Oi!’ review: underground rap star makes his biggest bid for mainstream success yet

With swagger-drenched anthems and bass-heavy nostalgia, the Essex rapper presents his signature sound to the world on his fifth mixtape

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘Little House’ EP review: a satisfying signpost of what might come next

On her first non-single release since her debut album ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’, the British indie star finds herself in much happier times – and subtly moving on her sound

Sam Akpro – ‘Evenfall’ review: a captivatingly eerie debut

The experimental songwriter takes listeners meandering down the dark alleyways of south London with a deep, hypnotising moodiness

SPELLLING – ‘Portrait Of My Heart’ review: the art pop artist turns to loud, intergalactic grunge

On her fourth studio album, Chrystia Cabral lets listeners inch closer under her otherworldly glow

Grentperez – ‘Backflips In A Restaurant’ review: a Gen Z troubadour with sugary-sweet love songs

The Australian-Filipino songwriter delivers a debut album packed with relatable lyrics and catchy hooks
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