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Tyler, The Creator – ‘Don’t Tap The Glass’ review
His ninth record is a surprise drop and a crate-digging party project that favours feel over formula Before the Grammy Awards and artistic bungee-jumps, Tyler, The Creator was just a kid dancing to Omarion’s ‘Touch’ at a school talent show. Two decades later, that same wide-eyed joy – and…
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Folk Bitch Trio – ‘Now Would Be A Good Time’ album review
Breathtaking vocal harmonies, razor-sharp lyrical edge and delicate darkness set this Melbourne band apart Bands often set their stall out when they decide on a name, and Folk Bitch Trio suggests a refreshing directness in a genre that can so often be overwrought. It’s by no means a misnomer; on their…
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Tyla – ‘WWP’ review: the amapiano star flips fame and fortune into a danceable project
On her first project since the deluxe version of her acclaimed debut album, the South African singer’s focus is on one thing – having a good time Tyla Seethal is confident, assertive, and ready for a good time. No wonder – in the past 12 months, the South African Grammy winner has graced stages and…
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Cam – ‘All Things Light’ review: a journey through spiritual upheaval
On her first record in five years, the introspective country singer-songwriter lifts up a mirror to her audience and forces them to look inwards The experience of listening to music isn’t exactly the same as reading a novel, yet with the right material, both can elicit a similar spiritual upheaval.…
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Tomorrow X Together – ‘The Star Chapter: Together’ review: separate paths, shared destination
On their first full-length album in two years, the K-pop act dissect the idea of unity and connection from different angles Unity has always been a core part of Tomorrow X Together’s story and journey since their debut six years ago. That concept is literally baked into the group via their name and…
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Alex G – ‘Headlights’ review: still weird and wonderful as ever
One of American indie’s most idiosyncratic singer-songwriters renders another surrealist, shadowy world on his major label debut Alex G’s signing to RCA Records in January 2024 felt momentous: after 14 years, Bandcamp’s brightest boy had thrown in with a major label. Fans marvelled at how he’d gone…
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Jim Legxacy – ‘Black British Music (2025)’ album review
The south London artist hopscotches effortlessly through genres, turning his third full-length project into his most compelling work to date In mere years, Jim Legxacy has gone from cult favourite to digital phenom. Bolstered by a fiercely loyal cult fanbase and cosigns from critics and superstar…
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Burna Boy – ‘No Signs of Weakness’ review: a bold genre experiment with messy execution
The African Giant’s genre-hopping instincts are still fearless, but this scattershot album proves that ambition alone isn’t always enough Burna Boy has always been a musical daredevil, in love with wielding once self-contained worlds together to carve out his own niche. First, his party-led, almost…
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