Kelela – New Avatar
On her third album, the alt-R&B artist synthesises complex feelings into airy, dimly lit club anthems.
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Hurry – Zoned Out
Philadelphia power pop stalwarts Hurry have delivered the goods on their consistently appealing sixth album.
The Magic Number #3
This week’s The Magic Number puzzle is curated by Gabbie from the excellent New Bands For Old Heads newsletter. Can you solve it?
Jack White – Frozen Charlotte
On his tightly crafted seventh studio album, Jack White appears in a contemplative, not altogether positive mood about the society he inhabits.
World Cup Fever: Where Music Meets Football and Fashion
Through its stunning World Cup-inspired collaboration with premium designers Full Kit, venerable indie label 4AD is the latest musical institution to venture into the world of football fashion. We explore this growing trend and consider the wider relationships between music, football, and fashion.
The Magic Number #2
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New Album Release Round-Up: June 2026
This month’s round-up features brief reviews of new albums from Pearl & The Oysters, Tierra Whack, SLIFT, YHWH Nailgun, Bedouine, and more.