Lykke Li’s ‘The Afterparty’ explores existential themes, moving from love addiction to a deeper understanding of impermanence and mortality.
Jessie Ware – ‘Superbloom’ Review
Ware’s new album is undeniably polished and vocally strong, but it rarely delivers the excitement or bite that defined her earlier disco eras.
RAYE – ‘This Music May Contain Hope.’ Review
RAYE’s stacked new album showcases her versatility, theatrically and effortlessly gliding between styles while bringing her musical craftsmanship and storytelling firmly into the spotlight.
Robyn – ‘Sexistential’ Review
Robyn’s new album, Sexistential, marks a joyful return after eight long years, blending personal themes with stellar production. It feels so good to have her back.
Loreen – ‘WILDFIRE’ Review
Loreen’s new album WILDFIRE is a captivating blend of synth-driven pop and gritty club sounds, showcasing her infamous vocal prowess.
Harry Styles – ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ Review
Harry Styles’ latest album, teases an electronic shift but ultimately settles into familiar pop territory, leaving us seeking more daring musical exploration.
Charli xcx – ‘Wuthering Heights’ Review
Charli trades the brightness of Brat for eerie and cinematic in her companion soundtrack to Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic.
Jessie J – ‘Don’t Tease Me With A Good Time’ Review
Jessie J returns with her latest album that demonstrates far less interest in chasing the charts but more in sincerity.
FKA Twigs – ‘EUSEXUA Afterglow’ Review
The afters to EUSEXUA arrive hazy and tender, but not quite as thrilling as the night before — with a few strange choices made to its parent album along the way.
Rosalía – ‘LUX’ Review
A bilingual pop opera that finds beauty in heartbreak and proves Rosalía’s instinct for transformation remains unmatched.
Lily Allen – ‘West End Girl’ Review
Lily Allen’s return is a rightfully scathing but beautifully human story about the breakdown of her marriage. This could very well be her magnum opus.
Listens on a Loop 
The albums or singles we’re currently obsessed with
Zara Larsson – ‘Midnight Sun’It’s been quite a year for Zara with her latest album showing why she deserves far more than just a viral moment.
Read our review
Lykke Li – ‘Lucky Again”The first single from Lykke’s upcoming album, ‘The Afterparty‘ sees her blend of renowned melancholy against the backdrop of her ‘so sad, so sexy’ sound.
Haley Smalls – ‘Matches’Haley Smalls’ wraps her gorgeous vocals in a lush, slow burning serving of R&B that feels intimate, late night and effortlessly sophisticated.
Features
Madonna announces new sequel album ‘Confessions II’
Madonna is returning to the world of Confessions. Set for release this summer, she’s bringing a direct sequel to one of her most influential dance records.
Harry Styles – ‘Aperture’ Review
Harry Styles opens the door and lets in the light with new single Aperture from his forthcoming album.
Anticipated 2026 Releases
From pop royalty revisiting career defining eras to artists poised to level up, these are the releases currently hovering on the horizon.
Top Albums of 2025
‘Tis the season: Spotify has unwrapped and Apple Music has replayed but here are 10 best albums released this year according to The Loquat Loop.
Lily Allen announces new album: ‘West End Girl’
After a seven year hiatus, Lily Allen surprise announces her new album and you won’t have to wait very long for it.
Madonna set to release lost remix album this summer
‘Veronica Electronica’ will be released this summer as part of the silver collection reissue project.
Looping Back: Lady Gaga – ‘Chromatica’ review
In our retrospective, we look back on ‘Chromatica’ five years on and why it should be considered a highlight in the Gaga-verse.
Rihanna releases first single in years
Despite her fans being hungry for new music, Rihanna fails to satiate them with her new track.
That’s Still Their Name – The Ting Tings’ Yacht Rock Rebirth
TikTok nostalgia and soft- lit rebirth, The Ting Tings are back and dreaming in yacht rock tones.
Madonna’s life story on screen is back on
After scrapping her biopic on big screen, Madonna is apparently teaming with Netflix to tell her story.
Lykke Li – ‘The Afterparty’ Review
Lykke Li’s ‘The Afterparty’ explores existential themes, moving from love addiction to a deeper understanding of impermanence and mortality.
Jessie Ware – ‘Superbloom’ Review
Ware’s new album is undeniably polished and vocally strong, but it rarely delivers the excitement or bite that defined her earlier disco eras.
RAYE – ‘This Music May Contain Hope.’ Review
RAYE’s stacked new album showcases her versatility, theatrically and effortlessly gliding between styles while bringing her musical craftsmanship and storytelling firmly into the spotlight.
Robyn – ‘Sexistential’ Review
Robyn’s new album, Sexistential, marks a joyful return after eight long years, blending personal themes with stellar production. It feels so good to have her back.
Loreen – ‘WILDFIRE’ Review
Loreen’s new album WILDFIRE is a captivating blend of synth-driven pop and gritty club sounds, showcasing her infamous vocal prowess.
Harry Styles – ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ Review
Harry Styles’ latest album, teases an electronic shift but ultimately settles into familiar pop territory, leaving us seeking more daring musical exploration.
Charli xcx – ‘Wuthering Heights’ Review
Charli trades the brightness of Brat for eerie and cinematic in her companion soundtrack to Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic.
Jessie J – ‘Don’t Tease Me With A Good Time’ Review
Jessie J returns with her latest album that demonstrates far less interest in chasing the charts but more in sincerity.
FKA Twigs – ‘EUSEXUA Afterglow’ Review
The afters to EUSEXUA arrive hazy and tender, but not quite as thrilling as the night before — with a few strange choices made to its parent album along the way.
Rosalía – ‘LUX’ Review
A bilingual pop opera that finds beauty in heartbreak and proves Rosalía’s instinct for transformation remains unmatched.
Lily Allen – ‘West End Girl’ Review
Lily Allen’s return is a rightfully scathing but beautifully human story about the breakdown of her marriage. This could very well be her magnum opus.
Listens on a Loop
The albums or singles we’re currently obsessed with
Zara Larsson – ‘Midnight Sun’
It’s been quite a year for Zara with her latest album showing why she deserves far more than just a viral moment.
Lykke Li – ‘Lucky Again’
The first single from Lykke’s upcoming album, ‘The Afterparty‘ sees her blend of renowned melancholy against the backdrop of her ‘so sad, so sexy’ sound.
Haley Smalls – ‘Matches’
Haley Smalls’ wraps her gorgeous vocals in a lush, slow burning serving of R&B that feels intimate, late night and effortlessly sophisticated.
Olivia Dean – ‘The Art of Loving’
We’ve loved this record since it was released in September.
Features
Madonna announces new sequel album ‘Confessions II’
Madonna is returning to the world of Confessions. Set for release this summer, she’s bringing a direct sequel to one of her most influential dance records.
Harry Styles – ‘Aperture’ Review
Harry Styles opens the door and lets in the light with new single Aperture from his forthcoming album.
Anticipated 2026 Releases
From pop royalty revisiting career defining eras to artists poised to level up, these are the releases currently hovering on the horizon.
Top Albums of 2025
‘Tis the season: Spotify has unwrapped and Apple Music has replayed but here are 10 best albums released this year according to The Loquat Loop.
Lily Allen announces new album: ‘West End Girl’
After a seven year hiatus, Lily Allen surprise announces her new album and you won’t have to wait very long for it.
Madonna set to release lost remix album this summer
‘Veronica Electronica’ will be released this summer as part of the silver collection reissue project.
Looping Back: Lady Gaga – ‘Chromatica’ review
In our retrospective, we look back on ‘Chromatica’ five years on and why it should be considered a highlight in the Gaga-verse.