The second solo project from Ed O’Brien, and the first release under his own name, ‘Blue Morpho’ is a sonic wander through the mind of one of the UK’s most recognised and rewarded guitarists, written over four years between commitments with ‘the day job’, or to us mortals… Radiohead.

‘OUTTANATIONAL’ was written at a time of liminality, as a way to escape the internalised conflict surrounding what it means to be ‘home’. Released last Friday, Pigeon’s first album is a dance through nations, identity and culture, between borders, and frequently beyond them. Read on for TOPNOTE’s album review.

Out on Friday via Fontana, the multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer Jordan Rakei welcomes a different collaborator for each of the 5 tracks on brand new EP ‘Between Us’. Borrowing from the talents of Femi Koleoso, Nubya Garcia and more, read TOPNOTE’s review of the project.

Back with her second record, ‘Cruel World’ sees Holly Humberstone sharpen the pen, this time on the topics of growing up and long-distance relationships. Dipped in the influence of dark fantasy, read TOPNOTE’s album review.

With help from producer Kid Harpoon, Harry Styles asks you to leave your logical brain at the door, and submit to an album that spans genres, broaches the silly and serious, and at times makes little sense at all. Read our full review of ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’.

Following off the back of last year’s March record ‘RUSHMERE’, Mumford & Sons are back with another. ‘Prizefighter’ doesn’t exactly sound like a band ‘going for it’... more a victory lap of a winning formula. Read TOPNOTE’s review of the new album.

Released today, Yungblud’s second installment of the Number 1 album ‘Idols’ is an expression of self-discovery that expands on the themes of its predecessor with a fresher outlook. Read our review of the new tracklist for ‘Idols II’ below.

Only The Poets have featured on BBC Introducing, supported Louis Tomlinson and Lewis Capaldi, and played festival slots at Reading and Lollapalooza. The only thing missing was an album. Read our review of ‘And I’d Do It Again’, plus a look at the release journey that’s just as novel.

Hot off an enormous 2025, Westside Cowboy are gearing up for an even bigger 2026, starting with the release of sophomore EP, ‘So Much Country ‘Till We Get There’. Read The Groove’s thoughts on the latest release from one of the UK’s most hyped new indie bands.

In this extended offering, Sam Fender isn’t ‘people watching’, he’s addressing the effects of people watching him; and the personal weight of being under the heavy spotlight. Read the full review of the deluxe album release here.

Out today, ‘One More Time’ does not shy away from what it is: a rock and roll revival for Aerosmith, and a bonus crest seeing out the same wave of success generated from Yungblud’s ‘Idols’ album released earlier this year. The Groove reviews the 5-track collab.

Her first release since 2021, born from the ashes of someone starting afresh, Celeste’s second album ‘A Woman Of Faces’ is the triumphant return of someone who thought they were ‘nearly there’, back to finish the job. Read the full review on The Groove.

Bestial mythology, folklore and ancient history push and pull against tender portrayals of real-life intimacy, loss and doubt, making ‘Chasing The Chimera’, the new album from Del Water Gap, a deeply layered delight.

The debut studio album from UK duo Good Neighbours, ‘Blue Sky Thinking’ is light, bright and fun. Does it offer anything more? Not really. Read TOPNOTE’s full review here.

A tender portrayal of self-reflection and love in all forms, we’re here to explore ‘The Art Of Loving’, and why this sophomore album is just the beginning for Britain’s next pop icon, Olivia Dean.