We’re not exaggerating when we say 2022 looks set to be a historic year for new music. Here are the 30 albums you have to hear in 2022

Full of sensual synths, ‘Night Call’ takes Alexander’s musical project in a bright and exciting new direction.

The Perfect Tempo presents our list of the Top 25 Albums of 2021

The live act of the year for 2021 could have only ever been one act. This year Self Esteem has not just wowed with her sensational album ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ but when bringing the record alive on the stage, she’s reimagined what a Pop performance can be, refusing to be limited or constrained in her vision. 

A jubilant Tim Burgess brings Cambridge arm in arm to celebrate thirty-one years of one of Britains most significant and under-appreciated 90s rock bands

Flying Dream 1 is divine. Delicate as a feather, it contains some of Elbow’s most beautiful poetic prose to date alongside a selection of heavenly orchestration and arrangements.

Don Broco deliver an exhilarating, high-octane performance to celebrate the release of their new album, Amazing Things.

Zuzu’s debut album is full of heart and charm. With its beautiful melodies and intelligent songwriting, this love letter to Liverpool is a must-listen.

Short, sweet, and unapologetic introduction to the future of Pop

Sam Fender’s second record is sublime. It’s personal, poignant, and not afraid to often paint an unforgiving picture of modern society. However, at its core, is a message of hope and triumph.

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis present an intimate exploration of their recent material together via a unique and deeply moving experience. One that presents the Bad Seed’s pairs works in a completely different light. 

A polished project that knows how to pump up the energy with its blend of garage, soul and hip-hop, but also isn’t afraid to let listeners into the pairs more personal side.

A long-awaited performance from Geordie rocker Sam Fender has Leicester’s De Montfort Hall shaking.

Over 800 days since its last edition. All Points East returned to London in a triumphant celebration of British music. A noticeable highlight on incredible female talent made for a brilliant line-up and joyful weekend that overcame a few early teething issues on the opening night.

As All Points East kicked off its long-awaited 2021 edition we chatted to Liverpudlian electro-pop artist Låpsley backstage at the launch night to discuss returning to the stage.

Låpsley treats All Points East to a rare performance that reminds us all just why we’ve missed live music so much these past two years.

As Holly Humberstone releases her new single ‘Please Don’t Leave Just Yet’ co-written with The 1975’s Matt Healy, alongside the announcement of her second EP ‘The Walls Are Way Too Thin’. Philip Giouras chats with Humberstone to find out more.

All Points East (APE) Festival returns to London’s Victoria Park for its first ever autumn run and it brings with it an incredible selection of artists and headliners over the August bank holiday. Thankfully, there have been additional tickets placed on sale but they’re selling fast so make sure you secure yours and check out the ten brilliant acts we think that you just can’t miss…

Khruangbin’s Mordechai has been given a luxury club treatment that transforms the record into a smooth retro funk wonder only possible due to the underlying brilliance at its core.

Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay are overflowing with creativity on LUMPs extraordinary and psychedelic second album ‘Animal’.