13 February 2026
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Danny L Harle Cerulean
‘Cerulean’ is the album Danny L Harle has been waiting his whole life to make Dork
On a high-minded album boasting a weighty guest list including Dua Lipa and Clairo, the superproducer lacks the hooks of the pop-trance he’s so heavily influenced by The Guardian
Crammed with digital texture and waterlogged by synthetic ocean chorales, the underground pop producer’s new album sinks under the weight of prog ambition Pitchfork
Cerulean is undeniably fun, and cements Harle's standing as a singular artist in the world of progressive pop Exclaim
It feels beautiful to be invited into Harle’s world and the way his mind works. Music is embedded in his being, and this is only the beginning Clash
His most cohesive work to date, finding parity in both its nostalgia and its modernity DIY
Hemlocke Springs The Apple Tree Under the Sea
An adventurous blend of pop across various decades, with a journey that only unleashes courageous swerves rather than shrinking down The Line Of Best Fit
The entire album is a feast for the senses, its production DIY yet lush, kitsch yet rich The Quietus
Jill Scott To Whom This May Concern
A masterful return from a modern soul great Clash
The First Lady of Philly soul sounds totally refreshed by her decade-plus hiatus musicOMH
Jill Scott’s new album fits seamlessly with pop’s retro-futuristic fascination with the 1980s. Her signature mix of poetry, hip-hop, jazz, and soul is as vibrant as ever PopMatters
An extraordinary comeback. Print edition only Mojo
A confident statement of intent from an artist that you feel only has further heights to ascend to, ‘the apple tree under the sea’ isn’t just going to be one of the year’s best debuts, but one of the year’s best records, full stop Clash
J. Cole The Fall-Off
He’s an exceptionally proficient rapper, an excellent storyteller, and for the most part, a normal bloke. If this is to be The Fall-Off, there are worse ways to say goodbye The Line Of Best Fit
Beverley Glenn-Copeland Laughter in Summer
Glenn-Copeland’s is a voice barely scratched by the scars of a complex life—and rich with an undefeated tenderness. And it will be sorely missed Under The Radar
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"Ratboys have earned their seat at the top table" (9/10 - DIY). "Their most emotionally affecting and compositionally advanced songs to date" (8.4/10 - Pitchfork)
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Fiona Apple Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Rosalía Lux
Kendrick Lamar Damn.
D'Angelo And The Vanguard Black Messiah
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen
Spiritbox Tsunami Sea
Self Esteem Prioritise Pleasure
Hayley Williams Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways