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.
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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.
Adès and LSO dazzle with premieres and Sibelius
The London Symphony Orchestra delivered a spellbinding performance under Thomas Adès, featuring world premieres and a revelatory Sibelius Fifth that left the Barbican audience breathless.
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.
Rattle honoured again at Gramophone Awards, Pichon's Bach wins top prize
The 2025 Gramophone Classical Music Awards celebrated musical excellence with Sir Simon Rattle receiving a special honour and Raphaël Pichon's Bach recording taking the top prize in a glittering ceremony.
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?
Glyndebourne's La Bohème: Puccini Perfected
Glyndebourne's revolutionary new La Bohème production blends timeless romance with contemporary staging, creating an unforgettable operatic experience in the Sussex countryside.
The Magic Flute dazzles at Royal Opera House review
Mozart's beloved opera receives a stunning new production at London's Royal Opera House, blending magical stagecraft with musical excellence in a performance that captivates both newcomers and aficionados.
Hannah Frances: Nested in Tangles Review
Discover how Hannah Frances's sophomore album 'Nested in Tangles' weaves intricate folk tapestries that explore grief, growth, and natural wonder in this compelling review.
Biss completes revolutionary Beethoven cycle with final volume
Pianist Jonathan Biss completes his monumental Beethoven journey with a stunning fourth volume that challenges everything we know about classical interpretation. Discover how this recording redefines musical legacy.
Tron: Ares Review - Jared Leto Shines in Stunning Sequel
PETER HOSKIN delivers his verdict on the breathtaking new Tron instalment, praising Jared Leto's captivating performance and the film's perfect blend of visual spectacle and emotional depth in this must-see blockbuster.
David Lock: Visionary British Composer Dies at 85
Celebrating the life and legacy of David Lock, the groundbreaking British composer whose innovative works and passionate teaching left an indelible mark on classical music.
BBCSO's Become Ocean: A Sonic Tsunami at Barbican
Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBCSO in a breathtaking performance of John Luther Adams' environmental masterpiece, creating an immersive sonic journey through London's Barbican Hall.
Hermes Experiment's 'Tree': Nature's Soundscape Redefined
London's innovative classical ensemble The Hermes Experiment delivers a breathtaking arboreal-themed album that redefines contemporary chamber music.
AI Composes Classical Music in BBC Radio 3 First
Groundbreaking BBC Radio 3 project fuses artificial intelligence with classical composition, featuring world premiere by Tarik O'Regan that challenges our understanding of musical creativity.
Handel's Giustino triumphs at Royal Opera House after 300 years
A forgotten Handel masterpiece makes a spectacular comeback at London's Linbury Theatre, blending baroque splendour with contemporary staging in a production that's rewriting opera history.
Arvo Pärt's 90th: Spiritual Magic at Barbican
Experience the mesmerising 90th birthday celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, as Tonu Kaljuste leads a spiritual journey through his iconic tintinnabuli works at Barbican Hall.
Travis Kelce Reviews Taylor Swift's New Album
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shares his surprising verdict on Taylor Swift's latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department' in a revealing podcast moment that's setting the internet ablaze.
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