Review
A pop-rock lightning rod returns, as polarising as ever
Yungblud’s new album is a Tarantino-esque pastiche of ’80s metal, ‘90s Britpop and ’00s emo. It works … sometimes.
- Tom W. Clarke
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Thirty-something and newly single? Haim know exactly how you feel
On new album I Quit, the sister-trio embrace single life and sound positively dizzy about it.
- Barry Divola
First there was darkness. Then there was Addison Rae
The TikTok star delivers on her pop promise with her remarkably stylish debut.
- Robert Moran
Miley Cyrus, pop’s new queen of reinvention, goes for broke on her new album
After finally achieving Grammys glory, Miley chases icon status on her new “visual album”.
- Annabel Ross
What does ecological decay sound like? This profound suite from one of our leading trumpeters
Sydney trumpeter Tom Avgenicos musically depicts the conflict between nature and urbanisation.
- John Shand
Another bold turn from one of Australian music’s great chameleons
On Avicennia, guitarist Carl Dewhurst takes some old colleagues off to explore fresh terrain.
- John Shand
Even Kendrick knows this star is the real rap icon of a generation
A 30-track monster featuring Kanye and Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti’s new album (and ARIA #1) is the culmination of years of hype.
- Robert Moran
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Lady Gaga imitating Lady Gaga is still better than most things in this sad world
After five-odd years of Joker-induced nonsense, Lady Gaga – the pop icon – is back with a new album.
- Robert Moran
Is third time the charm for pop’s most promising mid-tier star?
Tate McRae has been scratching on the edges of Sabrina-level stardom for years now. Her new album won’t change things.
- Tom W Clarke
What is eusexua? This album wants you to feel it
With a coming trial against actor Shia LaBeouf, FKA Twigs’ new album feels like a bold work of sexual reclamation.
- Annabel Ross
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