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Bernard Zuel
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Jun 16, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Because She’s Good: Olivia Rodrigo’s you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Reviewed
Bernard Zuel reviews Olivia Rodrigo’s you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, a clever, understated and quietly impressive album shaped by love, doubt, The Cure and sharp pop instincts.
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Apr 8, 2026 ∙ 4 min
RAYE and the Art of Beautiful Overload
A deep dive into RAYE’s This Music May Contain Hope — a sprawling, divisive, and dazzling album that turns excess into expression and chaos into something truly compelling.
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Apr 1, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Manchester-by-the-Harbour: DMA’S Turn the Metro Into a Northern Dream
DMA’S turn the Metro Theatre into a sweat-soaked, Manchester-tinged dream, celebrating Hills End with a crowd that sings every word like it’s their own.
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Mar 21, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Disco, Occasionally. Hooks, Rarely: Harry Styles Comes Up Short
Harry Styles returns with Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally — polished, precise, and frustratingly short on actual songs. A stylish pop record that forgets the fun.
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Mar 9, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Soul That Won’t Sit Still: Jalen Ngonda Live in Sydney
Jalen Ngonda brings timeless soul to a packed Enmore Theatre, winning over a new generation with vintage grooves, soaring vocals and undeniable feeling.
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Feb 27, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Mitski's Nothing’s About To Happen To Me: Eleven Songs for the Space Between People
Mitski’s Nothing’s About To Happen To Me — a 30-minute study in control, connection, and the quiet ache of being alone together.
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Feb 20, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Jill Scott’s To Whom This May Concern Is A Righteous Return: The Times Suit Her
To Whom This May Concern, Jill Scott’s first album in over a decade, is a confident, joyous act of resistance for troubled times.
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