Back catalogue: Pop

Review: This is an exclusive limited edition cassette version of ever more prominent US pop star Sabrina Carpenter's Short N Sweet album. It captures the vibrant energy of the petite popstar who has already made an enormous artistic impact. Boasting a gold album and numerous platinum singles, she has reached new heights with singles like 'Espresso from this latest album. The track features playful lyrics that will make you both giggle and blush and Carpenter's signature charm and creativity shine throughout these tunes, sure to make it one of the biggest records of the year.

Review: Chappell Roan's debut The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is a vibrant, eclectic pop album blending feminist themes, queerness, and playful energy. Opening with the feminist anthem 'Femininomenon', Roan combines humor and country-pop with industrial disco, setting a bold tone. Viral hit 'Red Wine Supernova' channels early 2000s pop-rock, with carefree storytelling and catchy beats, while 'After Midnight' dives into club-ready, Katy Perry-style disco pop. The introspective 'Coffee' slows the pace with somber piano, showing Roan's emotional depth, while 'Casual" is equally as impactful. One of the highlight's is 'Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl' which brings an 80s synth-pop flair, recalling Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. Brimming with vibrant energy. Roan's personality and wide-ranging influences shine throughout, making her a pop standout.

Review: Hot on the heels of her blockbuster album BRAT, Charli XCX delivers Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat, a remix project that defies the conventional obligations of such releases. This album is a celebration of her newfound fame, marked by unfiltered creativity and a dizzying array of collaborations. Each track features new vocals, often transforming the originals into something wholly unique. The guest list is impressively eclectic, ranging from established artists like Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande to emerging talents like Bb Trickz. These collaborations highlight Charli's ability to bridge genres and eras, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound that reflects her experiences with fame. Lyrically, Brat and… dives deep into the complexities of celebrity life, navigating themes of loneliness and connection with surgical precision. Charli’s candidness is refreshing, eschewing platitudes for raw, introspective moments. The album swings between melancholic and euphoric, showcasing both the highs and lows of pop stardom. Ultimately, it’s a thrilling, unpredictable ride that reinforces Charli XCX's place at the forefront of contemporary pop.

Review: Charli XCX's sixth studio album, Brat, marks a triumphant return to her experimental roots following 2022's Crash. Steeped in the aesthetic of the 2000s London rave scene, this album is a highly personal and intriguing nostalgia trip. The intricate beats, polished production, and confrontational lyrics evoke the underground decadence of the Myspace era. Charli and her collaborators craft each track with a rich sense of atmosphere, transporting listeners to a vividly recalled past. The opening track, '360,' sets the tone with Charli declaring herself "666 with a princess streak." The throwback rave anthem 'Club Classics' and the retroclash headtrip 'Von Dutch' show her at the top of her game, maintaining her status as a significant pop experimentalist. The sleek standouts 'Sympathy is a Knife' and 'Girl, So Confusing' tackle contemporary conflicts. Beneath Brat's deceptive veneer lies a melancholic sense of anxiety. 'I Might Say Something Stupid' reveals Charli's existential desperation, while 'So I' serves as a poignant eulogy to Sophie, highlighting her emotional depth. The introspective 'I Think About It All the Time' finds Charli at her most confessional, pondering motherhood and the fleeting nature of success. Brat is a crucial step in Charli XCX's artistic evolution, blending mainstream pop with her experimental roots. Her themes of celebrity, growth, obsession and creative liberation are articulated with biting wit and innovative vision.