Jessie ReyezBody Count (Polydor)Here’s something smoky and minimal from Jessie Reyez, who juxtaposes a sweet melody with her signature lyrical power and edge: “We gon’ love ...

Florence + The MachineHunger (Virgin EMI)Fans of big-hearted pop songs rejoice, for Florence Welch is back. Brimming with atmosphere and drama, Hunger is a tantalising appetiser ...

Ariana GrandeNo Tears Left To Cry (Republic/Island)Futuristic and built from hard edges and a soft, bouncing chorus, Ariana Grande’s return is quite brilliant. Could her comeback ...

Nicki MinajBarbie Tingz (Young Money/Cash Money/Republic)“It’s time to make hits,” raps Nicki Minaj on one of two just-dropped new tracks that bang in familiar fashion. The ...

Kali UchisIn My Dreams (Virgin EMI)In Kali Uchis’ dreams, everything is wonderful. And why not? This skittering Damon Albarn collab is from the Colombian-American pop magician’s ...

The Lemon TwigsFoolin’ Around (4AD) The Long Island D’Addario brothers are holed up making their second record, and dispense this barnstorming rock’n’roller from the studio. As a ...