Music

Above & Beyond - Bigger Than All Of Us

Nobody does heart-tugging, anthemic trance quite like A&B – and on album five, it’s business as usual, only bigger.

Ava Max - Don't Click Play

Dance-pop maximalism dialled up as Ava Max drops hook after hook like she’s scoring a club in orbit.

Benson Boone - Fireworks & Rollerblades

Friend of Taylor Swift (yes, really), Boone’s pop-rock debut is stacked with soaring ballads and anthemic punch.

Brandi Carlile - Returning to Myself

Americana voice meets synth-pop leanings on her eighth album – after big collabs, Carlile returns to her raw, soulful core.

Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition

Reissue of the stark 1982 classic, tied to his biopic. If you don’t know this album, frankly we envy you – you’re going to love it.

Cardi B - Am I the Drama?

The potty-mouthed rapper returns on a long-awaited sophomore album loaded with features and punchlines built to trend.

Cher - Believe

Cher’s 1998 blockbuster turned Auto-Tune from studio fix into pop gimmick – Believe sold millions and rewired radio forever.

Cigarettes After Sex - X’s

Dream-pop minimalists on album three, Cigarettes After Sex drape whispered heartbreak in gauzy guitars and cinematic haze.

Conan Gray - Wishbone

One of only three famous Conans, Gray hits full pop stardom here with viral hooks built for phones and heartbreak.

Craig David - 22

From 2022, Craig David’s eighth marked 22 years since his debut – a polished mix of garage nostalgia and modern R&B.

Daniel Caesar - Son of Spergy

Gospel meets neo-soul as the Toronto singer digs into faith, masculinity and family ties – his most personal work yet.

Deftones - Private Music

Album ten finds the hard-rockin’ Deftones sharpening their alt-metal glide into something heavy, glossy and lethal.

Demi Lovato - It’s Not That Deep

With album nine, Lovato trades angst for ease, delivering shimmering dance-pop that’s playful, confident and refreshingly unbothered.

Doja Cat - Vie

Doja swerves into 80s neon on album five, flipping her sound with synths sharp enough to cut straight through pop.

Duke Dumont - Union

Five years on from his debut, Dumont returns with a sleek, soul-charged set built for dancefloors, dusk drives and unity.

Ed Sheeran - Play

Hot sauce entrepreneur Sheeran stretches out on album eight – with many critics dubbing it his best since his debut.

Ezra Collective - Dance, No One’s Watching

London jazz fusion heroes celebrate post-Mercury win with album three, joined by Olivia Dean and Yazmin Lacey.

Griff - Vertigo

Taylor Swift-approved and with Chris Martin on piano, London’s Griff unveils a shimmering debut of confessional pop anthems.

Halle - Love?... Or Something Like It

Halle’s debut is pure cinematic R&B, all heartbreak, healing and slow-burn soul.

HarmonicLab Music - Serene Soundscapes

Binaural and isochronic tones flow through calming soundscapes designed to aid deep relaxation.

Joey Valence & Brae - Hyperyouth

Beastie Boys energy meets modern internet chaos on a third album that hits like pure sugar and static.

Jon Batiste - BIG MONEY

After 7 Grammy wins and several all-star performances, Jon Batiste returns exploring various genres and new forms of expression.

Jonah Kagen - Sunflowers and Leather

On album two, Kagen leans into guitar-led country melancholy with a voice built for late-night drives.

Jonas Brothers - Greetings From Your Hometown

A nostalgic turn for the JoBros – warm harmonies, soft-focus memories and the charm of growing up without losing the tune.

Justin Bieber - Swag II

Tattoo canvas Bieber follows Swag with this sort-of sequel, trading gloss for acoustic pop and a surprising calm.

Karol G - Tropicoqueta

Sizzling fifth album from Colombia’s reggaetón queen – a lush, playful mix of Latin pop, cumbia and pure self-celebration.

Katseye - Beautiful Chaos

Pop’s newest global force lands with this debut EP, all precision-engineered hooks, riotous attitude and irresistible shine.

Kid Cudi - Free

A starring role in Happy Gilmore 2, a book on the way – and now a sharp left turn into pop. Cultural dominance secured.

Khalid - After the Sun Goes Down

Fourth album from the El Paso dreamer – nocturnal R&B that hums with freedom, identity and the glow of hard-won peace.

Liam Gallagher & John Squire

Oasis sneer meets Stone Roses swagger for an iconic collab where Liam’s bite rides Squire’s sharp, psychedelic guitar lines.

Lily Allen - West End Girl

2025’s most talked-about album – Allen redefines what counts as personal in pop, turning heartbreak into high art.

Lola Young - I’m Only F**king Myself

As good at making headlines as she is at making bruised London pop, Lola leans in hard on this third album.

Mac Miller - Balloonerism

The rapper’s second posthumous album introduces guest appearances by SZA and his alter ego Delusional Thomas.

Maroon 5 - Love Is Like (Deluxe)

Still the kings of polished pop, Maroon 5 trade heartbreak for reflection and find warmth in nostalgia.

MGK - Lost Americana

Bob Dylan’s a fan – and now Machine Gun Kelly wants the rest of us to follow suit on a seventh studio album of rap-pop-punk 

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts - Talkin to the Trees

A 49th studio album that critics say is spiky. It can only be the man like Neil Young, 80 years old and still knocking us sideways.

Netsky - Second Nature

Belgium’s D&B star a high-octane fourth album stacked with features from Rudimental, Sub Focus, Becky Hill and more.

Nine Inch Nails - TRON: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

NiN jack into the mainframe again, fusing digital dread and human ache in a soundtrack built from static and steel.

Offset - KIARI

Album three finds trap star Offset in self-portrait mode – the title is his real name, and the music’s as candid as he is.

Old Dominion - Barbara

Nashville’s pop-country veterans go thematic on album six, mixing polish, twang and just a hint of steel guitar.

Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving

When historians study 2025 they’ll say it was the year Olivia Dean blew up – and this album was the reason why.

Parcels - Loved

Sometimes the critics get it right – and showering praise on electropoppers Parcels’ third album is one of those times. 

PinkPantheress - Fancy That

Whisper-pop gets a UK garage pulse as PinkPantheress moves from bedroom daydreams to dancefloor heartbreak.

Sabrina Carpenter - Man’s Best Friend

Carps leans into full 80s pop glamour for this latest – complete with Spinal Tap-referencing cover. 

Sesame Street - E Is for Elmo!

Elmo leads the fun with songs and skits, showing why he’s still Sesame Street’s brightest little star.

Simply Red - Life (Expanded Version)

The 1995 set that gave us Fairground returns – except fully beefed up, its sleek blue-eyed soul polished with extras.

Sombr - I Barely Know Her

New York singer-songwriter Sombr fuses pop shimmer and indie haze on a debut that's as much a vibey mood as an album.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Perimenopop

While most pop acts brag about cars and clothes, Sophie gets relatable on a disco record built for real life.

Tame Impala - Deadbeat

Tame Impala’s latest sees main man Kevin Parker pay homage to the Aussie rave scene with a psychedelic, dancefloor inspired set. 

Taylor Swift - Life of a Showgirl

Usually we add a blurb here, but it’s Taylor Swift – you already know the planet stopped to hear this one.

Teddy Swims - I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1)

Big voice, bigger feelings. YouTube breakout Swims turns blue-eyed soul confessions into anthems you can actually cry to.

The Black Keys - No Rain, No Flowers

Thirteen albums in, the Black Keys blend their rock phases into one loud, lived-in victory lap. Their best? Oh, go on then. 

The Favors - The Dream

Finneas, brother of Billie Eilish, teams with Ashe for a slick alt-pop set that shows off their studio instincts.

The Goo Goo Dolls - Summer Anthem

Originally named The Sex Maggots, the more sensibly monikered Goo Goo Dolls come correct with an EP of sunburnt alt-rock.

The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow

Packed with starry features, The Weeknd’s sixth explores heartbreak, fame, and the lure of the night.

Tinie Tempah - Youth

Tinie’s 2017 set with Zara Larsson, Wizkid and more - glossy UK rap swagger, guest-packed and confident.

Turnstile - Never Enough

Once punk outsiders, Turnstile have gone global with a stellar fourth album of hardcore joy. 

Twenty One Pilots - Breach

Eight albums in, and the Pilots slam out riffs so muscular it feels they invented rock. 

Ty Dolla $ign - Tycoon

The LA hitmaker’s fourth outing blends sleek R&B and hip-hop opulence from a man who knows exactly what his name means.

Yungblud - Idols

British punk-pop provocateur drops his boldest statement yet – snarling guitars meet fragile honesty and flashes of hope.