3 July 2026
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Second full-length album from the Houston, Texas rapper with guest appearances from Key Glock, Latto, Pooh Shiesty, Rico Nasty, Jhené Aiko, Lucky Daye, Sauce Walka, Lil' Keke and Big Pokey
7.5
On her new album, the rap superstar comes up with just the right balance of slick bops and searing confessionals Read Review
The Texan rapper comes out swinging on her latest release – slinging a seemingly limitless supply of fantastic insults at the industry and countless nameless foes Read Review
‘Traumazine’ abounds in empowering affirmations but, beneath it all, this is a release that starts to unpack Megan the human Read Review
While standing atop the rap world, the pop culture juggernaut reveals a cocky yet reflective version of herself with the follow-up to 2020's 'Good News' Read Review
Solidifying her position amongst rap’s big stars of the 2020s, this second studio album shows an encouraging diversity alongside her good ear for beats Read Review
Her songs are riotously graphic but the Texas rapper radiates charm and southern hospitality in a joyous, sweltering show Read Review
On her second album, Meg dishes out disses, gets political, and grapples with her personal life. It’s an ambitious and uneven attempt to step into her most challenging role yet: herself Read Review
On her sophomore effort, the rapper goes completely mask-off, directing her anger at other rappers and former friends Read Review
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Deep Purple SPLAT!
A remarkable torrent of energy from men old enough to be great-grandfathers, this is a supreme rock achievement Clash
Madonna Confessions II
A punchy ode to the dancefloor, it’s yet another groundbreaking moment in one of pop’s defining careers Clash
Madonna’s back in peak form with a fresh and honest dance record that’s not only her best in 20 years, but a genuinely vital addition to her canon Pitchfork
Madonna spends too much time describing transcendence instead of actually delivering it Consequence Of Sound
On Confessions II, pop's queen of queens shows how dramatic and ecstatic a dance floor can be Rolling Stone
An unexpected aspect is the high quality slowies The Arts Desk
Graham Coxon Castle Park
While Blur showcases Graham Coxon's guitar, the long-hidden Castle Park allows him to show off his skills as a singer and songwriter Spectrum Culture
mary in the junkyard Role Model Hermit
The London trio’s sound on their debut record is one that takes a bit of digging to fully appreciate, valuing mood over hooks Spectrum Culture
Here it is. The tricky debut album. How many times have we seen bands gain a bit of momentum and then lose it all the minute that first LP hits the airwaves? Well, it’s Mary in the Junkyard’s turn to bat, and I’m happy to report, they’ve knocked this debut record out of the park Far Out
Mary in the Junkyard considers the lonesome, hooded figure on the cover that stares back in the onlooker’s direction, like a sailor who has returned from a journey and made it onto shore nonetheless Northern Transmissions
While mary in the junkyard keep some secrets close to their heart, they still flash their eyes at us, allowing their unique and empathetic understanding of the world – that humans are just creatures with fears, hopes, and yearns for companionship – to shine through The Line Of Best Fit
On their long-awaited first record, the London trio continue weaving fantastical tales with their surreal soun NME
‘Role Model Hermit’ is cinematic, immersive and deeply moving. Landing somewhere in between Wolf Alice and English Teacher, the complex instrumental layerings and weaving storylines will entrance you Clash
The London-based trio mary in the junkyard’s debut album is a magnificent feat in angry, sad and fantastical folk-rock The Skinny
While the vignettes of influence feel like a blazing return to 1990s glory, there’s something optimistic about it Far Out
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