21 September 2026
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Self-produced debut album from the London-based singer-songwriter who previously worked under the name WALL
6.6
It’s an astral display of how elegant, melodic and emotional pop can be. Merging pop with folk, dreamy shoegazey bits, country and rock, Foy succeeds in creating an original collection of songs Read Review
London singer finds her inner Kate Bush. Print edition only
Foy’s music is one of a kind Read Review
Although her production may be a little too subdued at times, there is plenty to love here Read Review
Reflects a subtle yet effective refinement of her sound, as she tweaks these elements and influences to create music that is both familiar and idiosyncratic Read Review
Many of Foy's contemporaries can be heard in her songs, such as the moody Bat for Lashes rhythms and Kate Bush reappropriations of "Easy" and the numb loneliness in her voice that she shares with Lana Del Rey Read Review
A quietly confident debut. Print edition only
There are decent pop hooks here, they’re just deliberately played down Read Review
The album’s saving grace lies in its layered rhythms and in the varied and complex textures strewn throughout, but it’s not quite enough to hold rapt attention Read Review
Cool, accomplished but still minimal-sounding debut. Print edition only
It's warm, pretty, and quite often stunning Read Review
Hushed vocals, lush melodies and intriguing sonic textures. It’s rich, warm and velvety-smooth Read Review
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Lyla Foy: Mirrors the Sky
Haroumi Hosono Yours Sincerely
By the time you softly float out of Hosono’s world on the fairground closer ‘Anemo Wheel’ you’ll find yourself desperately flicking back to the first track, to play the album again and get a better understanding of the textural approach Far Out
Beabadoobee Pylon
Beabadoobee’s latest offering has appeal, but that’s only if you prefer to take your rock music highly manufactured Far Out
Struggles to live up to her strengths The Line Of Best Fit
Laus circles the dynamics of her electrifying debut Fake It Flowers, but never quite recaptures its precise power. Print edition only Mojo
Another stellar record. Print edition only Record Collector
Members of Turnstile, Deftones, Paramore, and Pinegrove push Bea Kristi toward slightly grungier, angstier territory on her fourth album Pitchfork
The Dirty Hit signee embraces uncertainty on a rawer, more forceful fourth album NME
On her excellent fourth album, the young star pumps all her doubts and fears into righteous guitar noise Rolling Stone
This is where she came from, this is what shaped her, and she’s the one at the helm DIY
The Filipino-British songwriter’s fourth album sprinkles 90s alt fuzz with disarmingly sweet melodies and an impressive host of guests including Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Turnstile’s Brendan Yates The Guardian
Beatrice Laus comes full circle on her fourth album, a return to the soaring pop-punk of her early days and her most consistent release to date musicOMH
Pylon is a powerful marker — a sign of how possible it is to make music that's as filled with unselfconscious pop catharsis as it is with ragged, irreplaceable soul Exclaim
Beck Ride Lonesome
There is still wonder in his music, only now it comes from refinement rather than reinvention Clash
Echo And The Bunnymen Apples For Isaac
Echo & The Bunnymen’s first album in more than a decade is a resounding success that both band and production team can take great pride in. The Liverpool greats rise to the occasion, expertly balancing darkness and pain with optimism, hope and love Clash
Final part to the deeply heartfelt trilogy of albums in response to his divorce is wondrous and uniquely uplifting musicOMH
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