Ryan Adam’s newest album sings of heart-break and divorce, but some lyrical missteps mean it doesn’t quite live up to his previous efforts, writes Tariq Salarbux

Process is an emotionally bare and richly compelling debut album, writes Tara Bharadia

After a three-year wait for new material, Cloud Nothings have released their fourth studio album which holds a rather pensive feel

Elizabeth Gibson celebrates Indigo Girls’ joyous, adventurous fourth album and their remarkable career

The Flaming Lips return with an album that is characteristically heavy on the atmosphere, unicorns and Miley Cyrus vocals, but light on memorable tunes

William Bain deliver’s The Mancunion’s verdict on the deceased icon’s final recordings: a fond farewell to an exceptional career

Peter Doherty returns with a second solo album. Once again, it’s just alright

Cassie Hyde delivers the Mancunion’s verdict on the late Leonard Cohen’s final work, a rich and sorrowful farewell

The transgressive art-pop legend brought her critically acclaimed show to Manchester, whipping audiences into a frenzy — Jack Ashworth bares all

American Football’s long-awaited LP2 fails to differentiate itself from its acclaimed predecessor, Harry Sherrin writes

The Australian dance group have returned with a new member and a strong follow up to their 2013 debut, writes Tara Bharadia

Hana Kelly bids a sad farewell to Two Door Cinema Club’s former glory on their third LP

The one-time ‘biggest band in the world’ have little to lose or prove with their seventh output: Will the Nashville boys regain their title?

The punk two-piece deliver a sophomore album which, though impassioned, lacks imagination and fails to impress

A series of high-profile, transgressive album releases have shown that 2016 is the year where mainstream music has got its mojo back, writes Frank Hillman

Warpaint could have easily rested on the laurels of their successful 2014 self-titled album, but have progressed nonetheless with a little bit of inspiration from their R&B idols

Her sister may have beaten her to the finish line, but Solange Knowles’ effort is more cohesive and understated

Bon Iver’s third LP challenges every preconception about the artist, but comes off all the better for it, writes Callum Oliver

Explosions in the Sky prove they are still good for more than soundtracks

30 years into their career, Pet Shop Boys remain one of the most influential pop groups of all time and Super holds up a mirror to today’s pop scene to show it