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This cathartic scream of unflinching feminist rage might be the most thrilling, challenging and important album to be released this year
Ishmael Butler delivers a mixture of swampy arrangements, surreal vocal production and vintage braggadocio feels distinctive, coherent, and fun
John Homme and co's ninth album marks a move away from their signature blunt riffs and opens the door to a mood far more reflective and wistful
The Brit folk legend's latest fits comfortably into his catalogue, all fiery Stratocaster riffs, doomy ballads and stories of vagabonds and ne'er-do-wells
The follow-up to 2024's A Devastating Turn Of Events swaps the jangly guitars and indie hooks for a more polished pop production
Fifth album finds Dublin quintet sounding grandiose and exhilarating, evolving while refusing to compromise any of their identity
The outfit's fourth album explores nostalgia, childhood imagery, and the hypnotic power of modern advertising. As a commentary on consumerism, it's a fascinating achievement
Only Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe could have made this concept album exploring the life of codebreaking genius Alan Turing, which updates their 2014 prom with spoken words and revised music
Jamie Treays' reflective sixth album is the sound of a man looking back on his past, but not being trapped by it
The Australian star subverts expectation, toning down horny club hedonism for dreamy shoegaze and experimental introspection
Scottish quintet settle comfortably into late middle-age with sunny harmonies, chiming guitars and a general warm demeanour on 13th album
Her latest offering may have lovely sentiments, but it sees her coast on autopilot, too MOR to make much impact
Second album from South London six-piece mixes distorted electro-punk, industrial disco and nihilist anthems to cause a sense of disorientation
The legendary Canadian looks back over his life in unashamedly nostalgic, romantic fashion with supremely poignant results
Former Smiths guitarist's fifth solo album may not contain any surprises but sees him refine his songwriting chops and deliver a solid record in the process
American R&B artist expands her palette and subverts expectation on liberatingly chaotic and fun eighth album
Melbourne-based singer songwriter goes back to her roots on fourth album and enhances her burgeoning reputation
Dublin quartet's fourth album arrives with complete, unrestrained mayhem, music that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go
Fourth album from the masked country singer is a searingly honest, sometimes wryly humorous account of the breakdown he experienced in 2023
Arguably the biggest jazz band in the country return with an album that shows off both their exuberant and more reflective sides
