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

Jörg Thomasius: Acht Gesänge der schwarzen Hunde review – groundbreaking electronics from East Germany

A compilation of DIY releases smuggled out of 1980s East Berlin on cassette includes glistening minimalism, pulsating grooves and wonky techno

Let’s Eat Grandma: Two Ribbons review – an unforgettably powerful study of friendship

Written amid grief and separation, the duo’s third album uses beautiful melodies and Top 40 choruses to consider their evolving bond

Claire Rousay: Everything Perfect Is Already Here review – everyday sounds that tug at the heartstrings

The San Antonio-based artist uses field recordings of lighters and typewriters, voice fragments and classical instrumentation to evoke emotion and memory