Culture Editor Halima Ahad praises Itzy’s album CHECKMATE’s theme of self-love and self-confidence as well as the fun electro-pop sound

Culture Editor Halima Ahad reviews Sabrina Carpenter's new album, emails i can't send, calling it a fun yet thoughtful record about love and life

Culture Editor Halima Ahad praises Sabrina Carpenter’s single ‘Vicious’ for its honest lyrics and hard-hitting sound

Music Critic Marianne Morgan congratulates The Beths for their delivery of a confident and charming live show after countless setbacks

Culture Editor Halima Ahad commends Bazzi for his nostalgic delivery of a breakup song

Music Critic Isabelle Porter praises Tomberlin’s latest album for its minimalistic and contemplative tone

Music Editor Bas Bevan previews Reading Festival’s BBC Radio 1Xtra’s stage, marking it as one of the most diverse stages

Music Editor Faith Parker outlines the artists to watch out for on the Main Stage East of Reading Festival

Music Critic Riley Wells commends Lunar Vacation’s ethereal indie pop sound and ability to create an intimate show

Music Critic Anna Emmerson Robinson reviews Harry Styles' latest album calling it a brilliant, drug-fuelled 80's trip through his love life

Music Critic James Simpson reviews that Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers sees Kendrick Lamar taking hip-hop to bold new frontiers

Foals' latest album, Life is Yours, is a celebration of fun and a showcase of resilience in the face of hardships, Music Critic Bas Bevan reviews