Ben Blackmore
Forever Howlong by Black Country, New Road: a twee-toned turnaround
I Said I Loved You First: maybe we’re not ready for this
Sinister Grift by Panda Bear: pared-down melodies are a sweet surprise
Saya, by Saya Gray
choke enough is an intimate palate cleanser with some distracting quirks
DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS, by Bad Bunny: a cross-generational reheating of Puerto Rican music
Tortoise’s album of the year: Charli Xcx: Brat/Brat and it’s Completely Different
Rosé
GNX by Kendrick Lamar
Two Star and the Dream Police by Mk.gee
Songs of a Lost World: The Cure is to leave you smiling
143: Katy Perry conjures up a teenage nightmare
Manning Fireworks, by M.J. Lenderman
F-1 Trillion (Island) by Post Malone
Omar Apollo’s new album God Said No keeps it lean and lovelorn
C XOXO, Camila Cabello
Ohio Players by the Black Keys review: Rock duo’s most joyful and punchy work in more than a decade
Tigers Blood by Waxahatchee: The whole world’s going country but for Katie Crutchfield it’s a lifestyle
Ariana Grande: New album Eternal Sunshine deals with big feelings, but is a featherweight listen
Loss Of Life
Tangk by Idles: love is a many-splendoured "fing"
Coming Home: Usher’s new album is a “sprawling sexpedition”
Saviors
Hudson River Wind Meditations, Lou Reed
10,000 Gecs
