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Dua Lipa  Radical Optimism

Despite their short runtimes, many of the songs on the album still manage to pack a punch Slant Magazine

Dua Lipa  Radical Optimism

Ultimately, what you at times get is a watered-down version of Future Nostalgia, a record that feels adrift — even from Lipa herself. We didn’t expect her to cover Blur’s “Tender,” or drop her own line of lava lamps, but we were hoping for something a little more distinct Rolling Stone

Iron & Wine  Light Verse

The longing of Light Verse seeks consolation from the world, finding that the best reassurance might be nothing more than the fact we’re still standing Spin

St. Vincent  All Born Screaming

All Born Screaming thrills for its directness, its momentum, and, crucially, its replayability. God rest St. Vincent. Long live Annie Clark Under The Radar

Fat White Family  Forgiveness Is Yours

Forgiveness Is Yours is original, intriguing, and appealing to adventurous souls looking for a listening experience outside their comfort zone and into the recklessly candid world of a unique and talented band Under The Radar

Pet Shop Boys  nonetheless

They are the Pet Shop Boys, just being the Pet Shop Boys and they’ll be the Pet Shop Boys forever. Thankfully God Is In The TV

Dua Lipa  Radical Optimism

The title strongly suggests an attempt to regain the magic mood that Future Nostalgia conjured The Arts Desk

Camera Obscura  Look to the East, Look to the West

Camera Obscura is back, and they’re better, stronger and more cohesive than ever Spectrum Culture

The Lemon Twigs  A Dream Is All We Know

They already proved they could recreate the sound of their idols, but with conceptual songwriting under their belt, they further distance themselves from the “imitator” label Spectrum Culture

Iron & Wine  Light Verse

After a lengthy break, Sam Beam returns with more tales of hushed heartbreak and strange, enchanting wonders Spectrum Culture

Mdou Moctar  Funeral For Justice

Justice are back. Turn up the volume, roll down the windows and stop thinking about it Spectrum Culture

Chastity Belt  Live Laugh Love

They feel stronger than they did on Chastity Belt, but it doesn’t feel like they’ve come up with anything new to set it apart from the rest of the band’s catalog except sharper songwriting Spectrum Culture

Iron & Wine  Light Verse

If you enjoy indie folk, Light Verse is worth your time as a quality late-career effort Sputnik Music (staff)

Camera Obscura  Look to the East, Look to the West

Camera Obscura have found their way through the dark. As Campbell surmises on the final track: "In a strange kind of way / Life, it goes on and on" Exclaim

Dua Lipa  Radical Optimism

The superstar’s third album, produced with Tame Impala and Danny L Harle, chases hedonistic and carefree vibes – yet the results are mixed NME