James Blake
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Discover all our four- and five-star album reviews from the last month, from pop to folk, classical and more
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The poet, a songwriter for artists including the Weeknd, explains how music helped him explore the loss of friends to inner-city violence: ‘Sorrow is meant to be experienced and felt’
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lockdown culture William Forsythe: The Barre Project review – a half-hour of perfection
5 out of 5 stars.With Tiler Peck leading the line with absolute control, William Forsythe’s Zoom-coordinated new work reaps the benefits of creative limitations
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Our pick of the year’s finest albums brings American dreaming, teenage dynamism, heartbreak, barbed rap, impetuous indie and beautiful soundscapes
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3 out of 5 stars.Standout sets from the Chemical Brothers and Christine and the Queens salvage an opening weekend marred by sound issues
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The musician probes big questions of love and faith on her new album
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Nominated for two Grammy awards this week, his collaborations with Travis Scott follow those with Beyoncé. How did the DJ from Enfield become so well-connected?
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Her songs are streamed in the millions and her music is beloved by Janet Jackson. But who is HER, the songwriter who hides her identity with a pair of sunglasses?
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Following the announcement of this year’s nominees, we run the rule over the 26 albums that have earned the crown, from Klaxons and James Blake to M People and Talvin Singh
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4 out of 5 stars.The rapper’s flair for knotty nihilism shines through as he curates an all-star album featuring the Weeknd and James Blake
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3 out of 5 stars.Blake tests new material for his forthcoming album with each freshly unveiled song sounding totally different from the last
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Away from his Roald Dahl illustrations, Quentin Blake has brought to life everything from James Blake’s music to Michael Rosen’s poetryGallery
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From Coachella and Panorama to more boutique events, immersive artwork is becoming a crucial part of the lineup
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After Beyoncé topped the Guardian’s list with Lemonade we asked readers to tell us their favourite album of 2016 – and why it should be up there
James Blake: Friends That Break Your Heart review – a breakup album with a difference
4 out of 5 stars.