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Addicted to Addy: pop’s new superstar.

First there was darkness. Then there was Addison Rae

The TikTok star delivers on her pop promise with her remarkably stylish debut.

  • Robert Moran

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Something Beautiful is Cyrus’ first release since the Grammy success of Flowers last year.

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
Tom Avgenicos has become one of Sydney’s most acclaimed trumpters.

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
Carl Dewhurst

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
Enigmatic and inscrutable: Playboi Carti at Rolling Loud Festival in Los Angeles this week.

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
Lady Gaga performs at the Grammy Awards in February.

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
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The 21-year-old Canadian singer/dancer has been scratching at the edges of Sabrina-level stardom for years.

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
FKA Twigs’ Eusexua: a bold work of sexual reclamation.

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
Nancye Hayes and Shiv Palekar in 4000 Miles.

Nancye Hayes’ return to the STC is a joy and a privilege to witness

Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town.

  • Michael Bailey, Daniel Herborn, Shamim Razavi, John Shand and Kayla Olaya
The 34-year-old superstar has suggested Hurry Up Tomorrow is the swansong to his Weeknd persona.

Bloated face, bloated album: No one does pop excess like the Weeknd

Hurry Up Tomorrow, the singer’s supposed swansong, is a lot – even, at times, completely captivating.

  • Robert Moran

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