Rufus Wainwright and the ruby slippers
The acclaimed singer-songwriter on his love for Judy Garland and Joni Mitchell
George Ezra: Gold Rush Kid — Catchy but forgettable pop
Ezra’s voice remains the best thing about this endeavour, but it’s lost in far too much studio magic
Mallrat: Butterfly Blue – Bedroom pop with its eye on bigger settings
Her charm works best when she blends teen dreams with a gentle touch on the console
Soak: ‘This is the first album where I feel like I know what I’m doing’
Bridie Monds-Watson on their ‘lockdown album’ and coming out as non-binary
Destroyer: Labyrinthitis – Dan Bejar retains his humour in dark times
An eclectic album from an artist long past trying to impress anybody
Thumper: Delusions of Grandeur review – Debut record overstuffed with ideas
While the riffs are punchy, there is a serious timekeeping issue
Mick Flannery: Night at the Opera review – sombre vignettes inspired by chess
Flannery assigns chords to chess pieces and plays out the patterns
Beach House: Once Twice Melody – A richly rewarding 85 minutes
This double album is a diverse, innovative and well-considered collection of songs
Mitski: Laurel Hell – Lingering brilliance drifts into the gothic
Relative anonymity of indie stardom slipping away as venues and sales swell
Years & Years: Night Call – Energetic collection of floor-fillers
Kylie Minogue joins showbiz golden boy Olly Alexander in his first project since band split
Bill Fay: Still Some Light Part 1 review – Impeccable songs rescued from darkness
English songwriter’s collection is available for the first time digitally and on vinyl
Abraham Fogg – Blåkulla: Chilly textures with scary melodies
Duo’s film-score approach to music is both commanding and anxiety-inducing