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FKA twigs – ‘Eusexua’ review: a transcendent artistic experience
On her first studio album in five years, the ever-experimental artist searches for transcendence in her own inimitable language If you’ve ever had sex so other-worldly that it feels like you’ve reached the astral plane, or if you’ve felt connected by the same string of energy to someone on the…
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Teddy Swims – ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part Two)’ review
Melding vintage soul with cutting-edge production, the Georgia-raised artist makes another splash after world-dominating success The world can be a scary place, but you wouldn’t know that from listening to Teddy Swims’ music, even though many of his songs are rooted in trauma and pain. Last year,…
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Central Cee – ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’ review: worth the wait
Cench has turned his fleeting viral songs into a fearsome trajectory to the top. Now, he’s ready to reflect on the madness it took to get there Central Cee has firmly pitched his flag atop of UK rap’s mountain. After grinding for a decade, his rise seemed instant with 2020’s viral smashes ‘Loading’…
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Lauren Mayberry – ‘Vicious Creature’ review: Chvrches’ frontwoman rediscovers her voice
After 10 years as the unmistakable leader of the Scottish synth-pop band, the singer finds out who she is as a solo artist When Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry announced her new solo venture last year, it was clear there were some things she needed to get off her chest. After a decade fronting the…
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TWICE – ‘Strategy’ review: ending the year on yet another high
The girl group’s 2024 has been stuffed with big achievements, and their 14th mini-album only adds to that list Over the last 12 months, TWICE – already a force to be reckoned with – have shown they’re not done growing yet. This year, they leveled up to stadiums in the US, scored their first Number One…
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Uche Yara – ‘Honey’ review: woozy and sizzling with ideas
The fast-rising multi-instrumentalist takes another left-turn, with a melancholic EP that lacks definition but suggests great things lie ahead One year after her debut single ‘Www She Hot’, Uche Yara remains difficult to pin down. The Austrian multi-instrumentalist’s early tracks have darted between…
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Rosé – ‘rosie’ review: revealing the woman behind the K-pop star
On her debut solo album, the BLACKPINK singer sheds her armour, revealing a more vulnerable side behind the polished pop powerhouse For most of her career, Rosé has been a study in polish: one-fourth of BLACKPINK, a pop phenomenon defined by its bold energy, glossy visuals, and unapologetic…
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Snoop Dogg – ‘Missionary’ review: an underwhelming sequel to a hip-hop classic
As a follow-up to the history-making ‘Doggystyle’, ‘Missionary’ swaps out its predecessor’s hedonistic charm for some more mature nuggets of wisdom It’s been over 30 years since Snoop Dogg dropped the Dr Dre-produced ‘Doggystyle’ – the album that brought G-funk to the world. The duo pioneered West…
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