Album Reviews

Griff – ‘Vertigo’ review: scaling mountainous fear – and finding courage at the peak

The singer-songwriter’s debut captures the highs and lows of a young woman discovering her potential – all while navigating existential anxiety

Kasabian – ‘Happenings’ review: concise, colourful affability

There’s a vibrant emotional clarity to Kasabian’s strongest album in some years

The Buoys – ‘Lustre’ review: the cathartic debut the Aussie alt-rockers have been hinting at for so long

The Sydney rock band’s long-awaited first album showcases Zoe Catterall’s ability to fold punchy commentary into compact guitar rock

STAYC – ‘Metamorphic’ review: returning with a renewed sense of identity

Confident and assured, the K-pop girl group are finally back on track with their first full-length release

Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Megan’ review: the rapper shines in all her multifaceted glory

A confident, cohesive third album that colourfully showcases all aspects of the rapper’s identity and personality

Omar Apollo – ‘God Said No’ review: finding peace in fate, family and friendship

The singer’s second album is a scattered, eclectic soundtrack to heartbreak

Camila Cabello – ‘C,XOXO’ review: a party girl rebrand – and scrappy, intriguing earworms

Cabello tries a shiny, Auto-Tuned pop sound on for size – and indulges a “rebellious mood” with head-scratching Drake collaborations

Towa Bird – ‘American Hero’ review: queer love anthems that push back against stereotypes

The globetrotting guitarist's debut album nods towards offbeat melodrama and a theatrical flair

Been Stellar – ‘Scream From New York, NY’: smart, fresh songwriting and tender moments

Been Stellar have enjoyed a whirlwind few months. They began 2024 by announcing that they’d signed to Dirty Hit, and embarked on a European...

Gracie Abrams – ‘The Secret of Us’ review: a new type of intimacy

Abrams dives again into matters of the heart, aiming for pop catharsis and hinting at dancefloor euphoria
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