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Helen Brown

Helen Brown is The Independent's chief albums critic, writing weekly reviews of the latest music releases. She also writes regular interviews, features and comment pieces for the title, as well as freelancing for a number of other national and industry publications, such as the Financial Times and The Daily Telegraph.

<p>It’s me, I’m Charli: The ‘Brat’ artist conjures gothic drama on her ‘Wuthering Heights’ soundtrack</p>

Charli xcx’s Wuthering Heights is a phantasmagorical fever dream

<p>Japanese-Australian artist Joji has nailed the art of leaving his fans wanting more</p>

Joji’s album Piss in the Wind reveals the human ghost in the machine

<p>Louis Tomlinson is releasing his new album, 'How Did I Get Here?'</p>

Louis Tomlinson’s How Did I Get Here? is his most confident album yet

<p>Madison Beer</p>

Madison Beer offers some real depth beneath the pop sheen of Locket

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