Ólafsson's Opus 109: A Transcendent Beethoven Album
Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson's new concept album 'Opus 109' recontextualises Beethoven's masterpiece alongside Bach and Schubert, offering one of the most beautiful recordings of the sonata.
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Lily Allen's Viral Heartbreak Album Validates Her Pain
Lily Allen opens up about her raw new album West End Girl, detailing her split from David Harbour and the intense fan reaction that led her to seek treatment. Read her full story.
Celeste's 'Woman of Faces' Defies Industry Expectations
Celeste's challenging second album 'Woman of Faces' blends prewar jazz and chanson traditions, creating a spectacular yet sombre song cycle that defies commercial pressures.
Rebecca Clarke's forgotten songs revived in stunning album
Discover the radiant revival of Rebecca Clarke's complete songs, as a new album rescues the British composer's exquisite works from obscurity with breathtaking performances.
The Mountain Goats: Shipwreck Songs Masterpiece
John Darnielle delivers another lyrical masterpiece with The Mountain Goats' latest album 'Through This Fire', exploring maritime disasters and human resilience in his signature storytelling style.
Sara Ajnnak: Elemental Folk Power Meets Eerie Beauty
Discover how Sara Ajnnak and The Ciderhouse Rebellion create a hauntingly beautiful musical journey through four distinct emotional landscapes in their groundbreaking new release.
Martin Fröst's brilliant Bach album review
Swedish clarinettist Martin Fröst delivers a revelatory Bach album that breathes contemporary vitality into centuries-old masterpieces with technical mastery and infectious joy.
Hatchie's 'Liquorice': Dream Pop Perfection
Australian dream pop sensation Hatchie returns with her breathtaking third album 'Liquorice', delivering her most confident and sonically adventurous work yet.
Paul Kelly's 'Seventy': Musical Mastery at 70
At 70, Australian music icon Paul Kelly delivers a stunning album that blends reflection with celebration, proving his songwriting genius only deepens with time.
Danny Brown's Stardust: Post-Rehab Rebirth
Detroit rapper Danny Brown returns transformed on 'Stardust,' blending hyperpop innovation with raw post-rehab optimism in his most personal work yet.
Charli XCX Announces New Album 'Brat'
Pop innovator Charli XCX reveals details about her highly anticipated sixth studio album 'Brat', promising her most personal work yet with a bold green aesthetic and intimate club-inspired sound.
Charli XCX's Brat: How album delay became power move
Pop innovator Charli XCX transforms album delay frustration into strategic triumph as 'Brat' reshapes artist-label dynamics in the music industry.
Stephen Wilson Jr: Grief, boxing and country music
Exclusive interview reveals how the rising country star transformed profound loss into musical gold, blending rock energy with raw Nashville storytelling in his debut album 'Son of Dad'.
Sudan Archives: Violin Meets Electronic in New Album BPM
Exclusive interview with Sudan Archives as she discusses her groundbreaking new album 'BPM', musical guilty pleasures, and how she's revolutionising the violin in contemporary music.
Lily Allen's Highest-Charting Album in Decade
Lily Allen makes spectacular music comeback with 'No Shame' becoming her highest-charting album since 2009 and dominating UK download charts.
Alpha Maid: Scuffed Production Meets Superb Songwriting
Discover how Alpha Maid's debut album blends deliberately rough production with exceptional songwriting in this compelling collaboration with Mica Levi.
Florence + Machine's 'Everybody Scream': Theatrics Meet Tranquility
Florence Welch returns with her most ambitious album yet, masterfully balancing explosive energy with moments of profound calm in 'Everybody Scream'.
Kanneh-Mason's Walton: Cello Concerto Reborn
Discover how Sheku Kanneh-Mason's stunning new recording of Walton's Cello Concerto brings fresh vitality to this British masterpiece, capturing both its lyrical beauty and raw emotional power.
Anna von Hausswolff's Gothic Masterpiece 'Iconoclasts'
Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff returns with 'Iconoclasts,' a breathtaking album that blends cathedral-sized organ sounds with exhilarating gothic songcraft, creating what critics are calling her most ambitious work yet.
Brandi Carlile's new album review: She's on a roll
Music critic Adrian Thrills delivers his verdict on Brandi Carlile's latest album, praising her raw authenticity and declaring she's 'on a roll' without legendary collaborator Elton John.
Dave's Harp: Reinventing UK Rap
London rapper Dave delivers his most ambitious work yet with 'The Boy Who Played The Harp', blending orchestral grandeur with raw lyrical storytelling in a genre-defying masterpiece.
Lily Allen's West End Girl: Rejecting Tabloid Culture
Lily Allen returns with her most personal album yet, delivering a powerful critique of celebrity culture, media intrusion, and the psychological toll of fame in modern Britain.
Jennifer Walton's 'Daughters': Haunting Debut Album Review
Discover Jennifer Walton's stunning debut 'Daughters' on Local Action Records - where UK garage rhythms meet ethereal vocals in this compelling album review.
Springsteen Documentary Reveals Creative Crisis Behind Nebraska
An intimate portrait of Bruce Springsteen's personal and artistic struggles during the making of his seminal 'Nebraska' album reveals the man behind the legend.
Grimes unveils controversial album art with Musk and Kirk
Canadian musician Grimes sparks online frenzy with provocative album cover featuring tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in her latest artistic statement.
BBC Philharmonic's Bliss: Ballet Masterpieces Reborn
The BBC Philharmonic delivers a breathtaking performance of Sir Arthur Bliss's 'Miracle in the Gorbals' and 'Metamorphic Variations,' breathing new life into forgotten British ballet masterpieces in this essential new recording.
Sebastian Rochford's Finding Ways: Album Review
Drummer and composer Sebastian Rochford returns with his most personal work yet - 'Finding Ways' on Edition Records is a profound musical exploration of loss, memory, and resilience that demands your attention.
The Last Dinner Party's Fiery Second Album Reviewed
The baroque-rock sensation's highly anticipated follow-up album arrives in a blaze of glory, but does the intense theatricality overwhelm the music? Our review investigates.
Hugh Cutting's Lost Album 'Refound' Finally Released
Discover the extraordinary story behind Hugh Cutting's rediscovered album 'Refound' - an idiosyncratic collection that delivers profound musical satisfaction decades after its creation.
Springsteen's Nebraska Reissue Falls Short of Expectations
The long-awaited expanded edition of Bruce Springsteen's seminal 1982 album 'Nebraska' has been released, but does this deluxe version live up to the haunting brilliance of the original masterpiece?
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