Almost entirely abandoning the soulful influences that permeated 2022's 'Change The Show, the Wirral wonder returns to the indie rock that made pre-'Coup De Gras' Miles Kane so very pleasing. Highlights such as 'Troubled Son' see the return of energy, fun and freedom to his music which fans may have missed

Something here suggests that the singer may have a slight alcohol problem, but at least the songs are good. However, the consistency shown across all of The Sherlocks' four albums is also starting to look a little bit like an unoriginality which may hinder their current successes in future

After listening to this album in full, it seems that The Front Bottoms' fanbase are primarily annoyed at the experimentation it comes with. While 'You Are Who You Hang Out With' is in no way their best work, highlights such as 'Outlook' and 'Punching Bag' feel fresh and present to the listener the New Jersey duo's ability to do something that is new, unexpected and still high-quality

Although it may be better than the disaster that was the 'YIN YANG TAPES' series, the fifth instalment of 'I No Longer Fear the Razor' still does not showcase the New Orleans duo at their best. The production here is admittedly a lot higher quality, and therefore more bearable, than seen in other EPs, but this element fails to save the three tracks overall

The Oasis frontman clearly remains at the top of his game, cementing himself as a true 'Rock 'n' Roll Star' live with a setlist traversing all of his hits

While at times it may seem like BLOXX are losing their grip on the magic and freshness that characterised their earliest music, its highlights on this new EP such as the titular track 'Modern Day' and prominent single 'Television Promises' prove they've still got it

A reasonably solid Afro-Pop album which almost perfectly suits the height of summer. Minus points for the title though, tequila is my number-one enemy

While it may not be as innovative as 2020's 'Seeking Thrills', which saw Georgia enter the upper echelons of modern dance-pop, 2023's 'Euphoric' lives up to its name as it characterises itself with fun, enjoyment and elation. However, as a listener it is almost impossible not to feel a tinge of disappointment due to the high expectations the London artist has set for herself via higher-quality works in the past

At times, Posty's new style seems to lend itself to impressive, quality tracks: highlights on 'AUSTIN' including 'Something Real' and 'Overdrive' are genuinely superb, and provide moments that suggest the NY artist suits this sound. 'Green Thumb', a somewhat accepting lamentation of a lost love, is another high point as the artist expresses his feelings through a well-executed metaphor of gardening. However, these moments are often fleeting and end up mixed in with other moments that are much ... read more

The latest effort from Ethan Barnett is certainly worth the 4-year wait. Developing the signature indie sound of the self-titled 'Ten Tonnes' album, 'Dancing, Alone' offers infectious melodies, sing-along choruses and a substantial dose of personality; the latter is what Ethan's brother George (as in, George Ezra) lacks and has, therefore, consistently caused an imbalance within the two siblings' music

A semi-decent project, albeit one that doesn't quite live up to its hype.

While it appeared that Travis had finally found his footing on 2018's 'ASTROWORLD', 'UTOPIA' and its lack of cohesion leave the listener with an underlying sense that La Flame has been able to keep hold of said footing. This can, however, be blamed on the album's long list of 31 producers - including Kanye West, whose influence is especially prevalent but unfortunately detrimental. Contributions from Drake, Carti, James ... read more

As has been her tradition since 2015's 'Emotion' (a brilliant album in itself), Carly Rae Jepsen has released the companion for last year's 'The Loneliest Time'. And, perhaps surprisingly, in this case the B-sides completely overshadow the A-sides. While 'The Loneliest Time' spawned some of Jepsen's best tracks yet, here highlights such as 'Kamikaze' see her exploring new sonic ground, leaning into synth-pop and even nu-disco in ways that have not been seen from the Canadian star before

Haunting, immersive and atmospheric, PJ Harvey returns in fine form with a work of art that transcends music itself

Not quite as good as 'The Lead', but still a decent collection of songs nonetheless. FLO's irresistible appeal lies in their vibe, which calls back to 90s girl groups such as Destiny's Child - the nostalgia is certain to ensnare nations

This album, more than Aluna's previous projects, is exciting, original, innovative, interesting, and, more than anything, a surefire masterclass in modern dance music. Enlisting popular names such as Route 94, TSHA, MNEK, Pablo Vittar, Jayda G and Preditah to name just half, the Welsh star flawlessly traverses sub-genres to fully cement her position as a leader and trailblazer

Without features and samples, the pioneers of modern UK garage unfortunately descend into mediocrity

On first listen, J Hus' latest seems unoriginal: everything he does here has been done many times before. The absence of mentor JAE5 clearly hinders the London artist, causing even the highlights to fall slightly flat - 'Who Told You' featuring Drake may be hailed by many as the song of summer 2023, but in reality is nothing compared to even the deeper cuts of The Hustla's previous efforts

Although bland at times, in its finest moments A Little really is Found as Grace Carter displays her impressive vocal ability through intensely personal tales of love, family and feeling

The world needed Blur. After nearly 8 years, the London group return with a collection of high-quality tracks, weaving newer influences into the signature Britpop that made their name instantly recognisable and illusory

Despite its shortcomings, notably a lack of cohesion and underwhelming features such as from the ever-boring Ava Max, overall 'Barbie The Album' manages to effectively encapsulate the atmosphere of the film it complements. Highlights such as Charli XCX's 'Speed Drive' and the Nicki Minaj x Ice Spice rework of Aqua's classic fill the tracklisting with blasts of irresistible energy, while other features such as Karol G and Tame Impala help to ensure that the soundtrack spans genres and countries, ... read more