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.

Adele - 30

From 2021, this is an unsparing post-divorce record that pares back the bombast, letting voice, piano and lyrics do the work.

Aerosmith & Yungblud - One More Time

EP mashing Boston rock legends with the UK’s loudest young agitator, sparked by the thrill of an unlikely meeting.

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.

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Catch A Fire (50th Anniversary)

The 1973 album that launched their global rise, now expanded with the bootlegged Paris Theatre live sets and alternate takes.

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Bob Marley: One Love (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

This 2024 film tie-in draws from the Jamaican icon’s peak years, and is a lean reminder of Marley’s global pull.

Bluey- Rug Island

Bright, imaginative themes from Bluey’s second and third series bottle the show’s playful.

Bon Jovi - Forever (Legendary Edition)

BJ’s 2024 album is reworked, with famous pals offering alternate takes plus one new song. Yowser.

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.

Celeste - Woman of Faces

Celeste’s second album traces a breakup in clear detail, pairing orchestral sweep with raw vocals that go from hurt to control.

Chaka Demus & Pliers - All She Wrote

A 1993 set that nails the duo’s chemistry, pairing Chaka’s rough-edged dancehall drive with Pliers’ smooth, soulful hooks.

Charlie Puth - Voicenotes

A self-produced 2018 album where the US singer-songwriter sharpens his pop instincts, trading sheen for personality and bite.

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.

CoComelon - CoComelon Lane, Vol. 4 (Songs From the Netflix Series)

Fourth volume from the Netflix show delivers bright simple songs built for preschool routines and repeat playtime.

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.

Dionne Warwick - The Collection

Smartly curated compilation spotlighting the US singer’s elegant run of Burt Bacharach-led pop and soul.

Dong ASMR - Ethereal ASMR for Zen Vibes

A hushed, texture-led ASMR set aimed at deep rest, favouring breath, space and low-end warmth over melody.

Duke Dumont - Union

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

Elton John & Brandi Carlile - Who Believes in Angels?

Joint album finds John and Carlile writing fast and open with uber-producer Andrew Watt twiddling the knobs.

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.

Florence + The Machine - Everybody Scream

The best pipes in the business are back as Welch unleashes a widescreen rush of drama and desire.

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.

Health - Conflict DLC

The industrial rockers’ sixth album doubles down on the wattage with heavier, faster cuts that still have fun.

Jimmy Cliff - Refugees

Released in 2022, Cliff’s first album in a decade blended dance drive with features from Wyclef Jean Dwight Richards and Lilty Cliff.

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.

Justin Bieber - Swag II

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

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.

Lewis Capaldi - Survive

Third EP from Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi reflects a return shaped by vulnerability, resilience and recovery.

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.

Malcolm Todd (Still)

The rising US artist, mixing soft-focus indie-pop with finely crafted hooks that show an ear for mood and melody.

Maren Morris - Dreamsicle

Fourth album from US singer Maren Morris blends pop country and reflection shaped by public spats and inner reflection.

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 

Natalie Merchant - Tigerlily

The ex-10,000 Maniac’s 1995 solo album was an instant classic, blending folk-pop warmth with clear, soulful songwriting.

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.

Orville Peck  - Appaloosa

Mask-wearing country singer Peck ropes in Mileys sis Noah Cyrus to collaborate on a new EP. 

Parcels - Loved

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

Rosalía - Lux

The Catalan star’s fourth is bold, orchestral pop marrying mystical themes to lush production and globe-spanning ambition.

Sarah McLachlan - Surfacing

Released in 1997, Sarah’s fourth album stripped things back in favour of piano-led restraint and bruised intimacy.

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.

Sleep Music 101 - ASMR Sleep Music

A functional ambient set built for switch-off rather than close listening, all soft textures, slow pulses and gently engineered calm.

Sly and Robbie - Language Barrier

Dropping in 1985 this dub heavy set links the Jamaican rhythm kings with Herbie Hancock, Bob Dylan, Afrika Bambaataa and Manu Dibango.

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.

Sublime - Sublime (10th Anniversary Edition / Deluxe Edition)

From 1996, the US band’s third was their posthumous breakthrough, mixing punk, reggae and ska into a loose, sunburnt classic.

Summer Walker - Finally Over It

Summer closes the Over It trilogy with sleek R&B and guest-packed tracks, trading heartbreak for empowerment and self-growth.

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 Neighbourhood - (((((ultraSOUND)))))

This comeback roars in with R&B-tinged earworms and a fuzzed-out edge. This is a band that sound recharged.

The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow

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

Third World - Serious Business

From 1989, this reggae-soul crossover tackles apartheid love and politics with guests Daddy O and the Brecker Brothers.

Tim Lin - Heartfelt

Taiwanese American saxophonist Tim Lin’s latest pairs lyrical jazz with New York players Dick Oatts and Jeb Patton trio.

Tinie Tempah - Youth

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

Tony Kakkar - Unloved

The cringe-popper (yes, really) drops an EP of ‘raw emotion and an effort to stay true to my art.’ That art being… cringe-pop.

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.

Wicked: For Good - The Soundtrack

Erivo and Grande lead a cast recording that oozes big-screen scale and gives its witchy duet-drama fresh, cinematic punch.

Ziggy Marley - Dragonfly

Released in 2003, Zig’s first solo joint includes features from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers (well, two of them).