Album Review

Octo Octa Maya Bouldry-Morrison press photo for Sigils for Survival album 2026, photo by Desmond Picotte

Album Review: Octo Octa Casts a Spell on ‘Sigils for Survival’

Octo Octa's fourth album 'Sigils for Survival' is a decade-spanning house music ritual, built…

By
Lena Brandt
Julia Cumming in a pink lace mini dress, posing on a hardwood floor. Photo by Marcus Maddox

Album Review: Julia Cumming Steps Out With a Confident Solo Debut

Julia Cumming's debut solo album channels Brill Building pop and Laurel Canyon craft into…

By
Imogen Hartley
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter pose together in black outfits against a dark background, both with blonde hair and bold makeup, for the 'Bring Your Love' single artwork

Single Review: Madonna and Carpenter’s ‘Bring Your Love’ Delivers

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter release 'Bring Your Love,' the lead single from 'Confessions II,'…

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Imogen Hartley
Kacey Musgraves sits cross-legged on a white studio floor, holding a vintage classical guitar upright against her shoulder, wearing a patterned gray outfit.

Album Review: Kacey Musgraves ‘Middle of Nowhere’ Her Best Since ‘Golden Hour’

Kacey Musgraves returns to her Texas roots on 'Middle of Nowhere,' her strongest album…

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Imogen Hartley