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Scowl – ‘Psychic Dance Routine’ EP review: a triumphant explosion of energy

On this five-track effort, the Santa Cruz band embrace a more polished, widescreen sound without compromising their unpredictable spirit A storm is brewing on the West Coast. Across California, a troupe of hardcore...

Metallica – ’72 Seasons’ review: metal masters make a relentless return

The hard rock veterans roll back the years to deliver a thrilling sonic onslaught - including their longest ever song In 1983, four long-haired, leather-clad teenagers from California recorded a blistering debut album...

Daughter – ‘Stereo Mind Game’ review: an honest and hopeful look at the human experience

On their third album, their first in seven years, London trio thrive by wading into the depths of human relationships It's been seven years since we last heard from London folk-rock trio Daughter,...

Yaeji – ‘With A Hammer’ review: taking a mallet to her rage

On her long-awaited and ambitious debut album, the Korean-American artist hits her stride when looking inward Initially breaking out on the cusp of bold, euphoric dance music – fogged-glass deep house banger 'Rengural'...

Chlöe – ‘In Pieces’ review: wild R&B innovation let down by missteps

There are often flashes of brilliance in these songs, but they do little to brighten the ambience around this solo debut album Over the past half decade, Chloe Bailey (known anonymously as Chloe),...

French The Kid – ‘No Signal’ review: goosebump-inducing drill and road rap

The bilingual artist's dark, deep and emotionally driven mixtape reaffirms his place as a truly unique voice in UK rap French The Kid is paving the way for bilingual UK rappers. Blending punchy...

DMA’s – ‘How Many Dreams?’ review: rave-rockers swing big

The band's fourth album includes some of their most intriguing compositions. If only they'd fully gone for it... In the world of DMA, the mission is simple: go big or go back home....

Royel Otis – ‘Sofa Kings’ EP review: Aussie indie upstarts let the good times roll

The duo have bags of hooks and charm, and are updating the ramshackle energy of 2010s indie-pop with a sleeker, more efficient sound The pursuit of young, dumb fun defines Royel Otis. It's...
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