Music

Alex Warren -  You’ll Be Alright, Kid

California YouTuber Warren has fashioned a debut that leans into big-hearted folk-pop ballads with emo grit and glossy hooks.

Arctic Monkeys - The Car

Sheffield’s finest return for a cinematic album in which riffs have been swapped for loungey croon and noir pop.

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.

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.

Deftones - Private Music

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

Don Toliver - Hardstone Psycho

Album four finds Houston’s Toliver in cinematic ‘gangster romance’ mode with Travis Scott and Future.

Doja Cat - Vie

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

Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism

One of last year’s very best, Dua’s third is sleek disco-pop with a Brit edge - sunlit grooves cut with just enough steel.

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.

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (Super Deluxe)

The Mac’s 1977 masterpiece gets the full SDE treatment, expanded with demos, outtakes and live cuts steeped in drama.

Griff - Vertigo

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

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.

Justin Bieber - Swag II

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

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.

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.

Netsky - Second Nature

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

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. 

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.

Skrillex - F**k U Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol but Ur Not!!

Lifting its title from an online troll, Skrillex unleashes a ton of dubstep chaos, with DJ Smokey steering the madness.

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.

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.

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. 

Various Artists - A Minecraft Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Mark Mothersbaugh scores the adventure, while viral hit Steve’s Lava Chicken makes an appearance, too.