Elly Watson

Fenne Lily - Big Picture
DIY
70
A poignant glimpse into the uncertainty surrounding your whole life changing in front of you.
100 gecs - 10,000 gecs
DIY
90

It’s a mad mix of genres, themes and sounds; throughout ‘10,000 gecs’, Dylan and Laura throw out pretty much everything possible. While on paper this approach probably shouldn’t work, gecs have already proved that it does and on ‘10,000 gecs’ they’ve done it once again.

Miley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation
DIY
80
Eighth studio album ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ emerges as a clear indication of someone who’s finally figured out who they are, resulting in a bold pop record oozing with the confidence and style that results from a period of self-discovery.
Rebecca Black - Let Her Burn
DIY
80
Like a pop phoenix rising from 2011’s ashes, this is Rebecca Black showing us just what she’s capable of.
Sam Smith - Gloria
DIY
70
“‘Gloria’ got me through some dark times and was a beacon for me in my life,” they previously said of the album, and it’s likely this collection of songs will do the same for many who hear it.
Samia - Honey
DIY
90
A bright and inviting pop album that brilliantly captures the emotional snapshots of life.
Fousheé - softCORE
DIY
80
The sound of an artist fully letting go - and having fun doing so.
Mabel - About Last Night…
DIY
80

Mixing disco, dance, pop and R&B elements, ‘About Last Night…’ whisks us through the highs and lows of the best night out of your life, and Mabel is the perfect party guide.

Orville Peck - Bronco
DIY
80

‘Bronco’ flits between theatricality and poignancy, almost every song sounding like it could score a Western’s pivotal moment with ease.

ROLE MODEL - Rx
DIY
80
Role Model’s long-awaited debut finds the pop star navigating life while falling in love, and is more than worth the wait.
Charli xcx - CRASH
DIY
90

She once again explores new ventures, crafting a pop album that celebrates the old classics as well as the new, and cements her status as a true pop trailblazer.

Lil Nas X - MONTERO
DIY
80

This is a triumphant debut that sees the once-considered one-hit-wonder proving he’s got what it takes to prolong his musical journey and cement his growing pop phenom status.

Doja Cat - Planet Her
DIY
70

‘Planet Her’ is certain to be all over the internet faster than you can say “Bitch, I’m a cow”, but whether the record’s legacy will hold past the next trend cycle is not quite written in the stars.

Rebecca Black - Rebecca Black Was Here
DIY
80
Over these six tracks, Rebecca presents queer love songs with refreshing glitchy flair, driven by her crystalline pop vocals, à la PC Music’s Hannah Diamond.
Ashnikko - DEMIDEVIL
DIY
80

Ten tracks of orgasm-loving, empowering anthems, that pack a punch musically as well as lyrically.

Miley Cyrus - Plastic Hearts
DIY
80
Miley is stepping into her most fitting musical form yet.
Master Peace - Love Bites
DIY
80
Master Peace definitely passes the vibe check.
LANY - mama's boy
DIY
60
Though ‘mama’s boy’ won’t exactly be changing the alt-pop game, it certainly might convince you to text your ex after one too many glasses of wine.
A. G. Cook - Apple
DIY
60
Though sprinkled with bops, ‘Apple’ doesn’t pack the expected punch.
Gus Dapperton - Orca
DIY
70

An artist stepping up musically, while also finding strength in his vulnerability.

Dominic Fike - What Could Possibly Go Wrong
DIY
80
Dominic delivers on the hype and then some.
Lana Del Rey - Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass
DIY
60
Most of the time it’s more sixth former trying their best to impress at their first slam poetry event.
Taylor Swift - folklore
DIY
90
A modern-folk masterpiece which finds her moving from her previous pop bangers into stunningly simple yet sharp melodies, 'folklore' will be going down in Swiftie history as one of her most unexpected, and undoubtedly one of her best.
100 gecs - 1000 gecs and the Tree of Clues
DIY
90

Featuring a star-studded list of names from Charli XCX, to Dorian Electra, to Injury Reserve, to Fall Out Boy, the 19-track remix record has elements of bubblegum-pop, screamo, rock, pop, hip hop and pretty much every genre you can think of, creating an album that is a masterpiece in its madness.

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