A fast-paced, immediate selection ‘Dark Matter’ easily ranks amongst Pearl Jam’s most straight-forwardly enjoyable releases.

There's a clearly dynamism between the couple, resulting in a unified performance and all that lets them down is a weakness in some of the songs, where a greater commercial edge might have initiated more interest. Sophisticated Steel City pop.

It's hyper real hip-hop made just in time for the end of the world.

Smith delivers a record that combines sonic punch with a nuanced and wide-ranging sound palette.

Although the second half of the record loses steam somewhat with a succession of slow R&B vocal numbers like ‘Your Space’ and ‘Feelings of the World’, Sounds of Crenshaw Vol. 1 largely maintains its coherence. Its slight messiness is representative of a life lived, something that in itself never coheres as a perfect narrative.

While Lost & Found doesn’t feel like Jorja Smith’s magnum opus, it’s a brilliant first draft.

‘Androgynous Mary’ is an excellent, excellent debut and examines themes of hope paralleled with despair. They have struck the balance perfectly.

Unlike a time-worn relic that loses its lustre, ‘BLACK’!ANTIQUE’ is a curio of mind-melting hip-hop that becomes more corporeal, revealing its magic with every listen.

This may be the sound of an artist working with a formula: a formula that is certainly an effective, endearing one, but a formula nonetheless.

‘That’s How Rumors Get Started’ shows that it’s possible to stay true to the genre but also engage in light touch experimentation and pursue other interests. This is why she is in it for the long haul.

With a rich string chorus that runs through the final track and the songs preceding it, Soccer Mommy has created a dream-filled escape that always falls back to the present.

The Lion's Roar is full of rich textures that unfurl around Klara and Johanna's bittersweet harmonies.

‘Under The Sun’ isn’t an album to play while doing something else. It might start off as this but eventually you are listening intently, lost in its dense fug of sound and delicate melodies.

Truly, an album to savour.

Pure vaudeville, pure theatre--and pure Sparks.

A sometimes otherworldly, frequently tongue-in-cheek, and occasionally surprisingly punchy album. It’s a distinctive part of the Yorke canon which also stands apart as a musical reference-point marking the convergence of two creative minds.

The music is bright and unconfined, making it the perfect album for catharsis.

Despite Allen’s years of fighting insomnia, he appears to come to some form of conclusion during ‘In Praise Of Shadows’, one which we get a sneaking insight to – magnifying the introspective world of Puma Blue and this dreamy debut album.

Just as grand as one would expect from the German rockers, ‘Zeit’ is a disorienting, glorious dose of Neue Deutsche Härte. Thick with charisma and a sharp sense of theatricality, this is another certified classic.

Turner’s inconsistent seventh LP may not compare with the likes of ‘Love Ire & Song’ and ‘Poetry Of The Deed’ but a willingness to experiment paired with a deceptively simple message make it a decent, if unremarkable addition to his stellar back catalogue.

If... is dominated by widescreen cinematic soundscapes and fabulously evocative arrangements.

Both bold and filled with bravado, yet layered and emotional, YBN Cordae is able to convey his desires, hopes, and fears in an ambitious and well-thought out format. A strong debut from an artist who knows that he is capable of long-term success.

It brings the friendly, familiar sound of a bygone time without begging for the clocks to veer into reverse, and clings to ‘90s noise-pop with the gentlest possible grip. It’s a show of strength too, proving the resilience of the band.

‘Stay Close To Music’ is, in all sincerity, a masterpiece that seeks to amplify the voices that have been pushed aside for far too long.

At this stage of their career Nérija are a solid and virtuosic group, who have delivered two pretty flawless releases in less than three years. If this is what they are capable of now, imagine them when it comes time to make their next album. And that’s something to get very excited about.

Moss’ vocals and harmonisations with herself are a masterclass, supported by creative and tasteful production. Modular synthesis and glitchy-yet-organic drums are the engine of the record, the outcome being Moss’ best studio effort to date.

If there are fans who aren’t into this solo album, that’s OK, you still have his 2006 ‘Solo Guitar’ album to listen to, but for those of us who are into ‘White Roses, My God’ there is plenty to engage with. Grief has never sounded so captivating.

One of Kirby’s key strengths is her lyrics, but even with her voice front and foremost her repeated appeal to “wait, wait, wait, listen” seems like it could be genuine. On the other hand, the fact that a first spin inspires a kind of relaxed inattention just makes ‘Blue Raspberry’ more of a slow burn, one which rewards listeners who come back for more.