SOUR // Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo’s debut SOUR comes across as rushed and formulaic in places, but despite these pitfalls, remains heartfelt throughout.
Be Right Back // Jorja Smith
Jorja Smith’s sophmore EP entertains but fails to reach the same levels as her debut LP
Surrounded By Time // Tom Jones
Tom Jones’ fortieth album sees the legendary Welshman championing the sounds and influences that made him the singer he is today – culminating in an encapsulating record.
Lyrical Sample // Lyrical Strally
Lyrical Strally proves that he has the ability to stick it out alone on Lyrical Sample, a freshened version of grime that entertains throughout.
Women in Music Pt. III // HAIM
HAIM returns with their signature sound of polished pop-flavoured Indie-Rock, offering a solid track listing without reinventing themselves or the genre.
KiCk i // Arca
Arca kicks boxes into touch with this bizarre manipulation of sounds and genres, subverting the subversion of expectations in new ways.
How Can I // 박 혜진 [Park Hye Jin]
박 혜진 Park Hye Jin returns with her second EP, another strong showing of Deep House that is just fun to vibe and chill with.
Flight Tower // Dirty Projectors
Dirty Projectors continue their 5 EP project with a simple selection of songs closer to their roots, which don’t exactly command the same respect of their earlier work.
6pc Hot EP // 6LACK
6LACK gives us a weak offering consisting of dropped tracks and leaks, highlighting a trend towards trap-rap from one of Alternative R&B’s rising stars.
Wicked City // Jockstrap
Jockstrap return with their Warp Records debut, another showing of their art and potential in the experimental space.