Lisa Wright
On his third LP, the Australian star throws absolutely everything into a genreless melting pot of fury and frustration.
4w
A breakup album that wears its messiness on its sleeve, Lime Garden’s second is figuring life out, track by track.
1mo
Produced by Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell, the record turns a period of grief into triumph.
4mo
Nine studio albums in, and the Jarmans are still adding winning new tricks to their bow.
5mo
Further proof of a band with the self-belief, imagination and ability to survive the pressure that should keep them going for a while yet.
7mo
The Boygenius star and singer-songwriter Torres find the perfect vehicle for their pained and defiant storytelling.
1y
The British star and the US country artist spur each other on in this tuneful, swinging set with poignant moments.
1y
The south-east Londoner’s second album pairs a refreshed musical palette with streamlined, introspective lyrics.
1y
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The cult Japanese singer-songwriter’s new album, inspired by the Ryukyu islands, is like a powerfully soothing sound bath.
1y
The North Shields singer-songwriter wrestles with how far life has propelled him away from his roots on his musically adventurous third album.
1y
You could listen to ‘Glutton For Punishment’ with no knowledge of its author and enjoy it as a natural successor to the ‘80s goth/post-punk axis put through a more fulsome production filter. Or you really dig in and make Jojo Orme, with her niche references and rich world-building, your new obsession.
1y
Switching between English and Spanish vocals, Irish singer-songwriter Jess Smyth’s genre-hopping set feels most at home in the quieter moments.
1y
The Chris Martin-feted Spanish American singer-songwriter delivers a debut album that is mainstream pop fare but packed with variety and nuance.
1y
Ambient soundscapes dominate US singer-songwriter Hayden Silas Anhedönia’s resolutely avant garde second album.
1y
The Chvrches singer’s debut album skips from punk to pop, wilfully unbothered about current notions of cool.
1y
A mature record that sounds completely at peace with its place in life.
1y
Josh Tillman ties together the misery, wit and showmanship of his previous albums on a set laced with strings and swagger.
1y
As well as being wholly self-sufficient, Du Blonde’s fourth album revels in a proud outsiderness that gave up on trying to toe the party line long ago.
1y
It’s when Xenya Genovese lets the Freak overtake the lackadaisical Slug that ‘… Big Candles’ is best.
1y
Testament to the importance of allowing people to grow and change.
1y
Domestic contentment radiates through the singer-songwriter’s eighth album celebrating the circle of life.
1y
There’s substance to be found among all the bodily substances.
1y
