Album Reviews

Kevin Abstract – ‘Blanket’ review: Brockhampton member goes for grunge

On Kevin Abstract's first solo album since Brockhampton's split, he channels lo-fi guitars on this largely intriguing effort

Jungkook – ‘Golden’ review: a new pop king prepares to take his throne

The BTS singer lives up to his superstar appeal, even if the record does play things a little safe

Joy Anonymous – ‘Cult Classics’ review: pure musical serotonin

The second LP from Henry Counsell and Louis Curran celebrates the community they've built together as Joy Anonymous

Tkay Maidza – ‘Sweet Justice’ review: her eclectic resurrection through karmic truth

The second album by the Zimbabwean-Australian talent proves that living well is the best revenge. Read the NME review

Jockstrap – ‘I<3UQTINVU’ review: a step deeper into the duo’s warped minds

Taylor Skye and Georgia Ellery offer a mesmerising reworked version of debut album ‘I Love You Jennifer B’ that should be considered on its own terms

SEVENTEEN – ‘Seventeenth Heaven’ review: an exuberant, celebratory festival

The self-producing boyband tap the music gods for their new mini-album, even if it doesn’t entirely play to their strengths

Black Pumas – ‘Chronicles of a Diamond’ review: how 21st century soul should sound

You can’t move for great soul music coming out of the US in 2023. We’ve had the rip-roaring solo debut of Durand Jones on...

Taylor Swift – ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ review: her best album will never go out of style

Taylor Swift’s journey to re-record her first six albums has been a nostalgia trip through the eras. The pop icon’s first three ‘Taylor’s Version’...

Wargasm – ‘Venom’ review: London duo continue to light up the UK heavy scene

Featuring an appearance from Limp Bizkit's Fred Kurst, Wargasm's debut album is a thrilling statement of intent

The Kills – ‘God Games’ review: a maxed-out, fresh return

The indie duo return from a seven-year hiatus with material that pushes them out their comfort zone
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