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A strong autumn release season closes a landmark year
A wave of major album releases heading into the holidays capped a year widely hailed as a high point for music.
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A banner year for women at the top of pop
From Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan and beyond, women dominated the pop conversation and the charts.
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Sabrina Carpenter consolidates her pop reign
After a breakout run, the singer's latest release confirmed her place among the biggest pop stars of the moment.
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The rock revival gathers pace as guitar bands surge
A new wave of young rock and post-punk bands found growing audiences, signalling a shift in the musical landscape.
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The Cure return with the acclaimed 'Songs of a Lost World'
The gothic rock legends' first album in 16 years was hailed as a late-career triumph.
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Charli XCX's 'Brat' defines a summer and a mood
The album's lurid green aesthetic and club-ready sound became a cultural phenomenon far beyond music.
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SZA's 'SOS' dominates the year with its genre-blurring R&B
The singer's long-awaited second album became a streaming behemoth and critical favourite.
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Carly Rae Jepsen and the enduring cult of pure pop
The critically beloved singer's new album reaffirmed her status as a favourite of pop devotees.
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Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' breaks streaming records
The star's return to pop shattered records on its release, dominating the charts as few albums can.