Ed Cunningham

On There Existed An Addiction To Blood, poring over the lyrics and dissecting every inch of what Diggs says proves that there are few rappers so potent and worth reading up on. Yet, while Diggs alone is an exceptional rapper, the instrumentals of Snipes and Hutson have always been the most obvious component that sets Clipping apart from most experimental hip hop groups.

House of Sugar is not only special because it is the most consistent, detailed, adventurous Alex G record so far, but because it also clarifies what Giannascoli has been working towards all along and positions itself as an opus of one of this decade’s most defining indie artists.

Given its extensive breadth of stylistic differentiation and enormous crop of influences, Titanic Rising’s most obvious skill lies in just how easily it all fits together.

On Devotion, she cordons off her own corner of modern Rn’B with a statement destined to become a genre staple.

The new release of Twin Fantasy never panders to the original. Nor does it feel like Toledo is forced to adhere to the limitations of his previous work. It’s a development, not a remake; the full realisation of what was always supposed to be - and it sounds all the more incredible for it.

A simple compilation of oddball tracks, it delivers enough to stand for itself - but is ultimately only really for the enjoyment of Stevens’ long-time fans.