Hot Chip: Freakout/ Release review – trying hard to be funky
The British dance-pop favourites make forays into the wilder side, but their mellow tempo prevails
Star Feminine Band: In Paris review – virtuosity meets protest on all-girl group’s second LP
The prodigious performers from Benin showcase their astounding pace of musical development, having only picked up their instruments for the first time in 2016
Hudson Mohawke: Cry Sugar review – happy hardcore will never die
Joining the dots between rave and contemporary hip-hop, the Scottish producer’s feverish third solo album hovers on the edge of chaos
Calvin Harris: Funk Wav Bounces Vol 2 review – wan background grooves for an A-list pool party
Harris enlists Dua Lipa, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, Halsey and others for a second round of slinky disco-pop, but his luxurious production doesn’t disguise the dullness of the songs
The Prodigy review – tireless electro-punks do Keith Flint proud
The late vocalist is etched in lasers for a comeback show that proves the fiery veterans are still a source of euphoria
Lamin Fofana review – ambient album trilogy is a bracing call to attention
The Sierra Leonean producer lulls with languid sonics then forces a sudden focus with sharp bursts of static or melody
Supersonic festival 2022 review – joy and fury from an inspiring music community
From Grove’s queer swagger to Circle’s ecological visions and Divide and Dissolve’s call for decolonisation, this thrilling underground fest has radical utopianism at its heart
LCD Soundsystem review – revenant dance-rockers play the hits
Even if James Murphy’s cred has taken a hit of late, the frontman still aces the anthems that gave the band its powerful punk-disco potency
Beyoncé: Break My Soul review – house anthem doesn’t break the mould
First single from forthcoming album Renaissance preaches freedom but gets stuck in some familiar musical tropes
Drake: Honestly, Nevermind review – brand new moods, same old moans
The Canadian superstar’s new album is surprisingly full of house music, but his passive-aggressive complaints get dull
Nova Twins: Supernova review – explosive wit and anger from UK’s finest rock duo
The genre-splicing pair’s sharp, concise songwriting makes for a mindblowing blast of distorted noise-pop – and destroys the narrative about who gets to make rock music
Moonchild Sanelly: Phases review – on track for global adulation
With this versatile, fizzing double album, the South African rapper holds on to her originality while reaching out to western audiences
μ-Ziq: Magic Pony Ride review – electronic producer canters into joy
Remastering his classic LP Lunatic Harness – plus an Icelandic horse-riding trip – inspired Mike Paradinas to make this often sumptuous disc
Shiva Feshareki: Turning World review – dub, drones and rewarding Radiophonics
Blending improvised samples with compositional prowess, the experimental musician and turntablist reimagines a concerto by Daphne Oram
Soft Cell: *Happiness Not Included review – synth-pop elders with an eye on the future
Two decades after their last album, the band return with a wryly hopeful record – and some trademark electro bangers