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Sleaford Mods  Spare Ribs

Inspired guest turns add a twist, but the duo’s blazing invention and lacerating lyrics remain the main draw The Observer

Zayn  Nobody Is Listening

The former One Directioner has retreated to the bedroom on this impressively assured set of R&B booty calls The Observer

Zayn  Nobody Is Listening

As he lets his voice meander over lazy guitars on River Road, it’s clear that, having been in One Direction, Zayn has now found his niche in lo-fi R&B-pop that’s intentionally made without any aim at all The Irish Times

Zayn  Nobody Is Listening

Hazy R&B textures with few standout moments Evening Standard

Zayn  Nobody Is Listening

The former One Directioner's new album is billed as his 'most personal project to date' but it offers no narrative to speak of and only brief glimpses of personality The Independent

Zayn  Nobody Is Listening

Former One Direction superstar Zayn Malik's last album, 'Icarus Falls', was a critical hit but commercial flop. This time he swaps maximalism for simplicity NME

Zayn  Nobody Is Listening

With minimal production and few moments of experimentation, the album is flawed and doesn’t add much to Zayn’s musicality, but it indicates that he’s achieved some sort of clarity on the direction he wants to take as a solo artist Clash

Zayn  Nobody Is Listening

The former One Direction member turned solo pop star delivers a hopeful LP of bedroom R&B Rolling Stone

Ashnikko  DEMIDEVIL

Ashnikko exposes her softer side on the whip smart Demidevil The Line Of Best Fit

Ashnikko  DEMIDEVIL

Instead of shying away from addressing issues of sex shaming, emotional abuse and mistreatment in relationships, Ashnikko unapologetically exposes the toxic traits and actions of some men whilst serving their balls on a silver platter with a devilish grin Clash

Ashnikko  DEMIDEVIL

Ten tracks of orgasm-loving, empowering anthems, that pack a punch musically as well as lyrically DIY

Ashnikko  DEMIDEVIL

A debut album proper in all but name, mixtape ‘Demidevil’ shows that Ashnikko’s far more than a two-trend wonder NME

Pearl Charles  Magic Mirror

A playful and complete album that deserves to be heard Vinyl Chapters

Pearl Charles  Magic Mirror

Californian pizzazz and Eagles-inspired zest Gigwise

Pearl Charles  Magic Mirror

While similar in feel to her debut, Magic Mirror is a significant step forward for Charles, who really steps up her game here All Music