Reviews
Florence + The Machine – ‘Everybody Scream’ Review: A Powerful Communal Exorcism of Pain
Florence + The Machine's ‘Everybody Scream’ channels raw emotion and collective female strength through haunting, mystical sounds and unforgettable vocals. “It’s your troubled hero / Back... more »
Knucks – ‘A Fine African Man’ Review: A Diaspora Griot Embracing His Roots
This album sees Knucks weaving African identity into UK rap, celebrating diaspora culture with heartfelt storytelling and cinematic style. As the ogene chimes ring and ocean waves... more »
The Belair Lip Bombs ‘Again’ Review: Melbourne Indie Upstarts Eye Global Stardom
Melbourne’s The Belair Lip Bombs elevate indie rock with their bold album ‘Again’, breaking new ground while aiming for worldwide recognition. If you had your ear to the ground in 2023, you... more »
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp Review: A Prophet’s Pain Painted in Piano
Exploring Dave’s latest album, The Boy Who Played The Harp, a profound blend of lyrical mastery and soulful introspection that captures the struggles and hopes of a generation. It’s been... more »
Lily Allen – West End Girl Review: A Vicious, Vulnerable, and Victorious Comeback
Lily Allen’s West End Girl marks a powerful return, blending sharp pop with raw emotion in a stunning comeback album. If you’ve been keeping an ear to the ground, you probably felt the... more »
Just Mustard – ‘We Were Just Here’ Review: Bleaching a Blackened Sky with Glorious Noise
Immerse yourself in Just Mustard’s glorious noise, where dark indie rock meets euphoric melodies on their third album, ‘We Were Just Here.’ There’s a magnetic pull to Just Mustard’s music... more »
Daniel Caesar – ‘Son Of Spergy’ Review: A Brave Look Into Complex Family Bonds
Daniel Caesar’s ‘Son Of Spergy’ dives deep into family ties with soul-soothing honesty and emotional courage. Eventually, we all become echoes of our parents — that timeless cliché rings... more »
Ashnikko – ‘Smoochies’ Review: Eavesdrop on the Wildest Club Conversations
Six years after her viral hit, Ashnikko’s ‘Smoochies’ album pulses with raw, unapologetic energy and boundary-pushing beats. If you’ve ever found yourself accidentally eavesdropping... more »
Militarie Gun – ‘God Save The Gun’ Review: LA Punks Elevate Their Sound on Ambitious Second Album
Explore how Militarie Gun’s ‘God Save The Gun’ blends raw punk energy with soaring pop-rock melodies and heartfelt vulnerability. Militarie Gun live in 2025, capturing their intense punk... more »
Tame Impala – ‘Deadbeat’ Review: Kevin Parker’s Psychedelic Rave Meets Adulthood’s Lyrical Stalemate
Kevin Parker's 'Deadbeat' dives deep into psych-infused rave beats, but lyrical inertia clouds this meditation on adulthood and self-doubt. If you grew up during the early 2010s, it’s... more »
The Last Dinner Party – From The Pyre Review: A Darker, More Accomplished Return
Experience The Last Dinner Party’s evolution with From The Pyre, a darker, dramatic album that deepens their theatrical baroque-pop sound. If you’ve ever been fascinated by artists who... more »
PinkPantheress – ‘Fancy Some More?’ Review: A Star-Studded Remix Ride with a Few Stumbles
An eclectic remix adventure, ‘Fancy Some More?’ showcases PinkPantheress’ core magic alongside a dazzling lineup, though not every collab hits the mark. 2025 has already been a... more »
Amber Mark – Pretty Idea Review: A Shimmering Journey Through Turbulent Young Love
Amber Mark's Pretty Idea captures the highs and lows of young love with dazzling production and heartfelt emotion. Amber Mark has always had that rare gift — the uncanny ability to turn... more »
Rocket – ‘R Is For Rocket’ Review: A Satisfying Entry in the ’90s Alt Revival
Immerse yourself in Rocket’s vibrant ’90s alt-rock revival with ‘R Is For Rocket,’ a debut that blends catchy hooks and gritty guitars in perfect harmony. Indie rock’s nostalgia cycle... more »
Young Thug ‘Uy Scuti’ Review: A Lethargic Misfire from the Recently Freed Rap Superstar
Young Thug’s ‘Uy Scuti’ struggles to ignite, reflecting the toll of his recent incarceration on the once trailblazing melodic rap icon. There’s a heaviness in Young Thug’s first album... more »
CxM ‘Hype Vibes’ Review: Unpredictable Energy from SEVENTEEN’s Rap Duo
An exciting dive into SEVENTEEN’s hip-hop unit project reveals vibrant vibes with some uneven yet refreshing twists. When SEVENTEEN’s dynamic rappers S.Coups and Mingyu unveiled... more »
Mariah Carey ‘Here For It All’ Review: Carefree Vibes and Moments of Brilliance
Mariah Carey’s latest album ‘Here For It All’ blends carefree energy with standout moments, showcasing her enduring vocal charm. If there’s one thing Mariah Carey doesn’t need, it’s to... more »
Doja Cat ‘Vie’ Review: Sensual, Shapeshifting Groove That Keeps You Hooked
Dive into Doja Cat’s ‘Vie,’ a seductive, shapeshifting album filled with funk, texture, and irresistible groove. If you remember 2021’s Planet Her as a glossy pop fantasia sprinkled... more »