With his past controversies behind him and an album that demonstrates a lot of time working on himself, he is an example for men in music who often take the opposite route of sincerity and openness in regards to controversy. Bringing in his new sense of self on this latest record, he proves that betterment doesn’t have to sound boring and straight line.

Strays is a stunning collection of songs that showcases her musical range and lyrical depth. From the sweeping country ballads to the fractured indie rock anthems, this album is a powerful statement from an artist at the top of her game.

Ctrl showed that SZA, aka Solána Imani Rowe, was not someone who was to be confined by genre, and SOS doesn’t disappoint in this regard.

Weyes Blood’s Natalie Mering is in many ways is a voice that only comes along once in a generation. Her vocals are on par with legends like Karen Carpenter. Her lyrics shine a light on the narcissism in our society, the overabundance of ironically immobilising technology and the loneliness of the universe.

Macie Stewart’s CV reads like the memoirs of a musician who’s about to enter the twilight stage of their career and not somebody who’s about to release their debut album.

‘Endure’ will take you to memorable corners. Exploring big emotions and revolutionary desires, what has been created is an album of the times.