Reviews

Been Stellar – ‘Scream From New York, NY’: smart, fresh songwriting and tender moments

Been Stellar have enjoyed a whirlwind few months. They began 2024 by announcing that they’d signed to Dirty Hit, and embarked on a European...

Gracie Abrams – ‘The Secret of Us’ review: a new type of intimacy

Abrams dives again into matters of the heart, aiming for pop catharsis and hinting at dancefloor euphoria

Peso Pluma – ‘Éxodo’ review: the Mexican superstar furthers his corridos crossover agenda – and tests his musical range

The world's biggest música Mexicana artist delivers the fiery corridos he’s known for – and starry hip-hop and reggaeton collaborations

Lola Young – ‘This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway’ review: essential, captivatingly messy pop

The south Londoner's first full-length release is the most distinctive and daring realisation of her experimental tendencies yet

‘The Exorcism’ review: a devilishly hokey tribute to ‘The Exorcist’

Russell Crowe stars in an emotive meta-movie with a truly diabolical third act

‘Rite Here Rite Now’ review: Ghost’s metal-mad debut movie is grandiose, ghoulish fun

These Satanic, guitar-crazy heroes finally get their moment on the big-screen

O. – ‘WeirdOs’ review: humour, heart and unpredictable jazz looseness

The south London duo combine ferocious drumming with merciless saxophone on their debut album

Download Festival 2024 review: despite all odds, a promising step in a new direction

Donington Park, June 14-16: Despite tumultuous weather, threats of boycott and more, the Derby festival proves that it is leading the way for new talent

Blur – ‘To The End’ review: Britpop legends prove love and friendship outlasts all

This moving new doc asks existential questions of the indie icons

Kneecap – ‘Fine Art’ review: poetry on the cubicle wall of a wild night out

The Belfast rap trio keep the Irish language alive with a hedonistic but brave debut
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