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Can Dua Lipa top Future Nostalgia?

The superstar’s second album has been the defining pop record of the 2020s. On her new single Houdini, Dua has teamed up with Tame Impala to take a different musical direction.

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Has Sam Smith found their edge?

After filling the airwaves with middle-of-the-road ballads, the British star signalled a more risky era with Unholy. New album Gloria plays it disappointingly safe, but Smith’s effort in queering the mainstream can’t be knocked.

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The story of Adele in 10 tracks

Brace yourself: the British ballad queen has returned with her soaring new single Easy on Me. Here, we revisit her hits – which are some of the biggest breakup anthems ever committed to record.

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Talent Borrows, (Perfume) Genius Remixes

Mike Hadreas, aka Perfume Genius, made one of the best albums of 2020. Now he’s let loose a bunch of producers – including A.G. Cook and Jenny Hval – on a reboot of every track. It’s out with the deliciously grimy art-rock and in with… what exactly?

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