Reviews
Anne Marie (2023)
Unhealthy
Upbeat but cathartic third album from Brit Award- nominated singer-songwriter Anne-Marie
Charli XCX (2024)
Brat
Addictive dance songs exploring fame and identity on sixth album from Charli XCX
Donnas (2005)
I Don't Want To Know (if You Don't Want Me)
Up tempo second single from their bestselling 'Gold' from California all girl four piece the Donnas, which proves to be more commercial than some of their previous outings
Donnas (2004)
Gold Medal
Snappy high energy rock pop om sixth album from all girl female group, who ahve become increasingly more refined with each new record
Ella Henderson (2022)
Everything I Didn't Say
Confident but thought-provoking and bluntly honest second album and first in eight years from singer-songwriter Ella Henderson
Fields (2007)
Song for the Fields/Nine Stories
Enjoyable vinyl only electronic/indie rock from Anglo-Icelandic band Fields
Hayley Williams (2020)
Petals for Armor
Powerful and cathartic debut solo album from former Paramore singer Hayley Williams which was inspired by her marriage break-up and divorce
Janelle Monae (2023)
The Age of Pleasure
Raunchy but inventive fourth album from American singer and actor Janelle Monae
Kelly Clarkson (2021)
When Christmas Comes Around
Appealing mix or covers and original material on second Christmas album from American singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson
Kinison (2005)
What Are You Listening To ?
Debut album from the much acclaimed the Kinison, which mixes together "the best parts of art and post-punk and hardcore"
Maisie Peters (2021)
You Signed Up For This
Introspective debut album from Sussex singer-songwriter Maisie Peters which reflects on her ransition from adolescence into adulthood
Maisie Peters (2023)
The Good Witch
Accomplished combination of catchy electronics and punky pop on second album from West Sussex singer-songwriter Maisie Peters
Marina (2022)
Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land (Deluxe Edition)
Appealing combination of the political with the personal on surprising and enjoyable fifth album from Welsh singer-songwriter Marina which originally released last year has now come out in a deluxe edition
Paramore (2023)
This Is Why
Reflective sixth album from Tennessee rock band Paramore which captures present unease and uncertainty perfectly
Silk Sonic (2022)
An Evening with Silk Sonic
Harmonic soul pop on debut album from Silk Sonic, the new project of Bruno Mars with Californian singer and drummer Anderson .Paak
Staves (2021)
Good Woman
Resilient and emotive first album in five years from Watford-based folk-pop sister trio The Staves
Stormzy (2020)
Heavy is the Head
Inventive and versatile second album from bestselling and award-winning grime artist, Stormzy
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