Ariana Grande’s thank u, next is a mature and conscientious pop classic
Only half a year after the release of pop landmark Sweetener, Ariana Grande is back, this time reflecting on the turbulence and tragedy of the preceding months.
Noonday Dream revisited: How one gig opened my eyes to the full beauty of Ben Howard’s latest album
Released back in June 2018, Ben Howard’s Noonday Dream was drastically unlike any of his previous works, dividing fans and critics alike. Initially panned by many (music writer Alex Large included) for its sombre and desolate tones , the album is a slow burner that has to be experienced live
Bad luck for Ben Howard fans
It’s easy to forget that Ben Howard released an album last year. It came and went, with no hit singles and an understated sound almost unrecognisable compared to the cheery beach-folk of his debut. The nature of this quiet and underdiscussed release is what makes the decision to perform
Hands up if you like being absolutely scared shitless
This is like nothing you’ve ever heard before. Heavy and harrowing noise rock akin to a horror movie - not the soundtrack, but the movie itself. Gore and all.
Pieces of a Man is introspective, indulgent, and inaccessible
Despite lavish production, the latest effort by Mick Jenkins never really gets off the ground. Loosely narrating the fragments and facets of a person’s life, Jenkins’ jigsaw seems to be missing a piece.