Unapologetic, progressive and complex, it's adventurous, indulgent post jazz, brimming with spirit. Absolutely exhilarating.

‘Faith’ succeeds by offering not ony an elegiac portrait of Pop Smoke, but also a vision of what he could have become.

Less folksy, more funky, Kiss Each Other Clean is a rather more lively, sometimes even poppy record.

Songhoy Blues have once again produced an album for all. The small-minded stamp of ‘world music’ does not apply here (or should anywhere really). This is quite simply a record for anyone ready to get down to some beautiful rhythms.

Sigur Ros’ world-building abilities haven’t been dulled by a decade of group inactivity – each moment is laden with colour, and mood.

Jaar shows signs of evolving here, and it’s more than welcome. For a record that feels chaotic at times, everything falls into place.

Brief though it is, 'Strange Weather, Isn't It?' represents a remarkable sharpening of focus at a time of flux - and possibly crisis - for the band.

Leaving behind krautrock and other prog influences, along with most of their post-Brexit new wave tricks, they have begun their journey toward a cohort of self-assured artists—ones who, thanks to their more expansive vision, no longer have to copy the paintings of great masters.

Parastrophics is mischievous and atomised techno pop for listeners who think they've heard it all.

The Amazons have taken all the best elements of their previous records to create the album it feels they’ve always been striving towards. A whirlwind of polished, widescreen anthems, it’s a full throttle rollercoaster that you’ll want to ride again and again.

The first four tracks and ‘Take It Back’ are some of his strongest so far. It’s a gratifying epilogue to last year’s effort. He’s clearly sitting on a lot of good stuff, which we’ll have to hear soon.

Succinct, tightly wound, and often explosive, ‘Magic 2’ adds further ammunition to his remarkable late career high.

Minus’ new album succeeds with its M.O. In terms of artistry, it’s similar to the work of Kelly Lee Owens, blending accessible pop tendencies with techno infused experimental flair. Yet, and perhaps more importantly, Minus has said exactly what she wanted to say, in the exactly the way she wanted to say it on DÍA.

Big, bold and ambitious, it’s both a welcome return and a statement of intent.

A solid second record with tinges of brilliance, it’s another fine piece of work from the busiest man around.

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

This album signifies a moment for UK jazz but more importantly this a moment for Kamaal Williams.

On ‘Fearless Movement’ he’s made something that doesn’t feel overpowering to begin with. Less is definitely more and the songs here pack more of a punch than anything he’s released so far.

Instantly familiar while still feeling fresh; nostalgic while clearly the product of a band who’ve carved a niche rather than rest on their laurels, Is This Thing Cursed? is the album long-term fans have been clamouring for since Skiba shaved his hair.

This is proper modern pop music: fierce and intelligent in its explorations, defiant and cool in its tone. Wondrous.

What he delivers doesn't disappoint, and it's a tantalising glimpse into where R&B might be heading in 2016.

A daringly deconstructed soundtrack of the spheres.

On ‘Jupiter’, Nao has bottled liberation and turned it into a rich tapestry of sound, a sonic explosion of curiosity and play.

Imitations comes at the right time of year: like autumn, it has a decayed feel. Yet, this is more triumphant than simply bleak.

A stylish, impactful and accessible collection, ‘Negative Spaces’ is music for our post-genre, post-everything digital age.

Throughout, Kirk’s hyper-literate brand of songwriting is fully captivating, thanks in part to his propensity for a real zinger.

It doesn’t reach the heights of ‘III’ but probably crests ‘V’. His best work in a decade? A living legend re-asserts his worth, as if any reminder were needed.

Broad, in-depth, and held together by her singular sense of purpose, it’s time the world cherished this blossoming star.