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Hyolyn's 2018 singles are what carry this EP, but it's still perfect for the summer. If anything, I wish we had got more than three new songs from her but it's better than nothing so I'll take it! I hope Hyolyn is more active and comes back again soon!

Favourites: SAY MY NAME, Dally, SEE SEA

"Not Shy" is admittedly a step down from ITZY's showstopping previous EP "IT'z ME" but nevertheless, the girls bring it! The album is full of the quirky charm we've come to expect from ITZY. I think there could have been more variety in sound but this was still a great effort. I'm excited to see what their next album will be like!

Favourites: Not Shy, Don't Give A What, SURF

Discovering Björk, ep. 7/9

In "Biophilia" Björk returns to her artpop roots but with a more downbeat twist. While this album had some truly breathtaking moments, especially in the last three tracks, the uncommon time signatures in many of the songs confused me. I will give this album another shot but I know Björk can do much, much better than this! Still a very good album, though :)

Favourites: Thunderbolt, Crystalline, Sacrifice, Mutual Core

Victoria Monét's debut album is a good start to her career. I love its funk-pop sound but this 25-minute effort somehow feels 40 minutes long by the end of the album. JAGUAR has great sexy vibes but lyrics sometimes feel childish, especially in "Ass Like That." I think if Victoria keeps this sound for her next project and continues to sophisticate her writing, she will come out with something truly perfect. Until then, this is a pretty good album that I'll try listening to ... read more