Pop’s Donna Lewis and David Lowe Map a Long Friendship
Donna Lewis’ album is for those returning home, or perhaps more accurately, for those who are finally ready to step into their next chapter with an open heart.
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Melanie C Offers a Brilliant Club-Ready Mixtape
Melanie C’s Sweat is brilliant pop music, optimized for both dancefloor and gym. Here, she recognizes she was only ever waging war upon herself.
Tomora’s ‘Come Closer’ Is a Perfect Collision of Styles
Tomora’s Come Closer exists in its own world with a clear sense of identity forged from Aurora and Tom Rowland’s distinctive musical journeys.
Jessie Ware’s ‘Superbloom’ Is Her Gayest Album Yet
Jessie Ware is hornier on Superbloom than its predecessors, and that alone makes it more assertive. It’s quite possibly her gayest record yet.
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ElectroMatters: Best Electronic Music of March 2026
Whether you’re looking for addictive synthpop, dreamy techno, or hypnotic drone, you’ll find something to love on these 12 best electronic releases.
Slayyyter Is Done Playing Dress-Up on ‘Wor$t Girl in America’
Slayyyter’s third full-length, Wor$t Girl in America, is a diamond-hard jawbreaker of a pop record, a totally self-immolating blaze of glory, a final roar before extinction.
New German Cinema Goes in Search of Self
New German Cinema shows that pop, when rendered with elegance and depth, can be as weighty as a tome, and although pain is inevitable, it can be a form of succor.
Robyn Is Doing Herself on ‘Sexistential’
Sexistential embodies the contradiction in Robyn herself at this juncture in her career: she’s the blueprint, so she refers to herself as such.
Pick a Piper’s ‘Dandelion’ Is Rich and Rewarding
Pick a Piper’s Dandelion is a poignant reflection on love and renewal, whilst offering a reminder that there is beauty in the process of starting over.
ElectroMatters: The Best Electronic Music of February 2026
Whatever flavor of electro music you prefer, you’re likely to find something among the best electronic music of February 2026.
Musik Music Musique 1979: The Roots of Synth Pop
Based on the best tracks on this new synth pop collection, 1979 was a time that drew equally from traditionalist pop songcraft and new musical technology.
Felsmann + Tiley Explore The Absurdity of Human Existence
Over crafted, textured synths, palpitating rhythms and intricate soundscapes, Felsmann + Tiley’s music sounds jaw-droppingly expansive.