Album Reviews

Surusinghe – ‘Brake Fluid’ EP review: every second hits as hard as a hurricane

These four tracks introduce a stellar producer who thrives in the darker, weirder corners of the dancefloor

Sofia Kourtesis – ‘Madres’ review: a love letter to the Latin and dance sounds that shaped her

The debut album from Peruvian-born, Berlin-based Kourtesis cements her position as a bold and crafty producer of house-infused dancefloor heaters

Blink-182 – ‘One More Time’ review: a surprisingly touching reunion

After brushes with mortality and a protracted absence for Tom DeLonge, the reunited trio sound simply happy enough just to be rocking out again

Balming Tiger – ‘January Never Dies’ review: sonic explorations from adventurous alt K-pop collective

The group’s sprawling number reflects a boundary-less creativity – if some outfits are hindered by having many artistic voices, Balming Tiger are bolstered by it

Priya Ragu – ‘Santhosam’ review: a colourful, spiritual call for freedom

The self-affirming debut by the self-described 'Raguwavy' star captures hope for society and oneself

Bombay Bicycle Club – ‘My Big Day’ review: indie heroes enlist Damon Albarn and Chaka Khan

The sixth album from the north London quartet is a hotbed of experimentation and guest features, as they expand into new territory

The Streets – ‘The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light’ review: evocative ode to club culture

Ambitious, clever commentary on the club experience, but lacking the incisive punch of his earlier songwriting

HotWax – ‘Invite Me, Kindly’ EP review: killer hooks from Britain’s fastest-rising rock band

The Hastings trio's second EP sits as the crowning jewel in a phenomenal year for the band

Offset – ‘Set It Off’ review: a melancholic-tinged turn-up

It’s been a light year for blockbuster rap albums, but Offset’s second studio album was up there with Drake’s ‘For All The Dogs’ and...

The Rolling Stones – ‘Hackney Diamonds’ review: they’ve still got it

Rejoice! The rock legends' first album of original material in almost two decades is an absolute barnstormer