A record review column surveys several recent vinyl releases, leading with KÁRYYN's second album, which moves toward greater directness and rhythmic momentum compared to its predecessor. Produced alongside Hudson Mohawke and James Ford, the collection establishes electro-pop as its anchor whilst pursuing unexpected stylistic detours, with individual tracks revealing additional textural complexity during repeated plays. The pressing achieves nearly silent reproduction with only minor audio anomalies noted during playback.

The column additionally covers Manuela's angular art-pop album created with an indie guitarist, distinguished by unconventional vocal expression and intentionally textured production work. Aldous Harding's latest record receives particular recognition as among 2026's strongest releases, with praise directed toward the orchestral arrangements and mastering engineer's creation of spacious soundstage dimensions. Dave King's project under the Gurry Wurry moniker rounds out the selections, presenting pop compositions informed by indie and alternative traditions, characterised by accessible melodies and acerbic lyrical observation.