Four days after the surprise drop of Lotus, Little Simz walks onstage at Pryzm Kingston for one of only a handful of intimate UK dates. There were no theatrics: just her, a mic and a crowd ready to listen. Coming off the grandeur of Sometimes I Might Be Introvert and…
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Blondshell – If You Asked for a Picture review: an unflinching exploration of female identity
Sabrina Teitelbaum, better known as Blondshell, steps into a more nuanced, introspective, and self-aware phase of her artistic evolution with her second album, If You Asked for a Picture. Trading the explosive energy of her 2023 debut for a more restrained, emotionally complex sound. Rather than full confessions, these songs…
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Nao – Jupiter review: a cosmic masterpiece
Nao is back with the long-awaited Jupiter: it’s euphoric, intimate and full of her signature blend of R&B and soul. Her fourth LP finds the London-based singer-songwriter embracing joy, growth and transformation while staying true to the futuristic R&B sound that has set her apart since Nao first announced herself…