Review
Olivia Rodrigo is at her complicated best on her heartbreaking new album
The pop star chronicles the dawn and demise of her first “big girl relationship” with devastating insight (and Robert Smith).
- Annabel Ross
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Four star-frenzy: These new albums are so close to perfect
This week’s must-hear albums include a jazz master’s opus, a Danish delight and a Western Australian gem.
- John Shand, Annie Toller, Nick Buckley, Tom W Clarke and Robert Moran
Drake floods the zone, to mixed results, with an audacious three-album drop
After his public evisceration by Kendrick Lamar, the Canadian superstar returns with a bit of everything.
- Robert Moran
This album is local underground hip-hop at its most adventurous
Bankstown’s own BAYANG (tha Bushranger) and Melbourne producer Kuya Neil highlight their experimental spirit.
- Ify Obiegbu
Pop’s most influential innovator returns, hornier than ever
Robyn dives into IVF, motherhood and middle-aged sex on her audacious new album.
- Annabel Ross
Does this childhood experience guarantee success as an adult?
Australian singer Courtney Barnett on the importance of a good music teacher, turning mumbles into lyrics – and how writing songs helps her to process anxiety.
- Konrad Marshall
On his new album, Harry Styles finally shatters the teen idol fishbowl
Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally is weird, brave and singular.
- Tom W. Clarke
Gorgeous or ugly? Mitski’s new album is going to divide listeners
On her new album, indie darling Mitski finds comfort (and occasional horror) in the great indoors.
- Tom W. Clarke
Billie Marten was signed by a label at 15. Now 26, she struggles with being called ‘prolific’
The British singer-songwriter is touring her 2025 album, Dog-Eared, around Australia and New Zealand in February.
- Emily Kaine
I checked my speakers twice: Jerome Sabbagh’s new album is that real
Recorded live to tape, Stand Up! delivers a rare, spine-tingling fidelity that breathes life into every note.
- John Shand