Soccer Mommy - Sometimes, Forever
4 Stars
She veers from one sonic pole to another in thrilling fashion.
Reviews
MUNA - MUNA
4 Stars
A celebratory expression of queer love that loses none of the trio’s magic.
Nova Twins - Supernova
5 Stars
The duo are at the centre of a brightly burning, ever-expanding sonic explosion, all of their own making.
Perfume Genius - Ugly Season
3-5 Stars
An album in its truest form, a record to sit with and take in as one whole.
Foals - Life Is Yours
4 Stars
A celebration of their status as UK indie rock’s elder statesmen.
Kendrick Lamar delivers an aesthetically-stunning, powerful headline that might well be one of Glastonbury’s finest ever
From Diana Ross to Jack White, Sunday’s final day was a celebratory end to the festival’s 50th year.
June 27, 2022 12:30pm
Paul McCartney brings out Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl in a history-making Glastonbury 2022 headline set
Elsewhere across the Saturday, Olivia Rodrigo cements her status as a pop superstar, while Glass Animals and Self Esteem hit home runs.
June 26, 2022 12:00pm
Harkin - Honeymoon Suite
4 Stars
After years of collaborating, Katie Harkin is proving she has plenty to say on her own terms.
Baby Strange - World Below
3-5 Stars
There’s a real sense of eclecticism.
George Ezra - Gold Rush Kid
3-5 Stars
Another charming record that’s hard not to love.
Sinead O’Brien - Time Bend And Break The Bower
4 Stars
An experience worth immersing yourself in.
Moonchild Sanelly - Phases
4 Stars
Having reclaimed her identity, Moonchild Sanelly celebrates every aspect of herself in all her technicolour glory.
Billie Eilish, Sam Fender and Foals lead a day of heavyweight hits and politically-charged moments at Glastonbury 2022
From The Libertines to Phoebe Bridgers, it’s a glorious patchwork as ever at Worthy Farm.
June 25, 2022 12:00pm
Bastille, Nova Twins and Michael Eavis himself open proceedings for Glastonbury 2022
The iconic festival is welcomed back with a slew of enticing sets on the Thursday night.
June 24, 2022 2:00pm
Joyce Manor - 40 oz. to Fresno
3-5 Stars
Their rough-around-the-edges punk still strikes the right chords.
Lethal Bizzle - Lethal B v Lethal Bizzle
4 Stars
A solid collection that shows why he’s been missed.
Liss - I Guess Nothing Will Be The Same
4 Stars
Rejoicing and elated: a respectful commemoration of a lost talent.
Will Joseph Cook - Every Single Thing
3 Stars
A distillation of all at the core of what Will Joseph Cook is about.
Jack Flanagan - Rides The Sky
3 Stars
It’s clear Jack has a lot to say and he’s in a place where he’s ready to say it; for that alone, the album is worth a listen.
Angel Olsen - Big Time
4-5 Stars
Haunting, heartbreaking and life-affirming.
Horsegirl - Versions of Modern Performance
4 Stars
A gleaming window into a new generation of great American guitar bands.
L’Objectif - We Aren’t Getting Out But Tonight We Might
4 Stars
It’s hard not to slip under that disconcerting L’Objectif spell.
Purity Ring - graves
3 Stars
‘graves’ may not be a huge musical departure, but it’s a sign Purity Ring still have ideas left in them yet.
Poliça - Madness
3-5 Stars
It feels a little uncertain, as if the group are speculating the next chapter in their artistic output.
Alfie Templeman - Mellow Moon
4 Stars
He’s found a means of discovering himself and a means to cope. It makes for something incredibly promising.
Liam Gallagher - C’mon You Know
3-5 Stars
Although somewhat of a mixed bag here, it’s thrilling to see him stray from the formula he knows too well.
Just Mustard - Heart Under
4-5 Stars
Swampy and tumultuous like a month’s worth of rain.
Tate McRae - I Used To Think I Could Fly
4 Stars
Her arsenal of jagged pop weapons is extensive, and can be expertly wielded when she wants.
Fräulein - A Small Taste
4 Stars
While so clearly forged in the mould of its predecessors, there’s a freshness which shouldn’t be ignored.