From Reggae legends to Japanese video game soundtracks, Music Critic Sharlz Peters gives an eclectic rundown of tracks which got them through the year

Redbrick's writers collaborate to discuss their favourite albums to be released in 2020

Music Critic Marianne Morgan revisits the debut album from Ride, Nowhere, and discusses its lasting influence on the shoegaze scene

Following his recent Mercury win, Music Critic Lauren Ramsden makes a whistle-stop tour through some of her favourite tracks by Michael Kiwanuka, and instriduces us to him as an artist

Music Critic, Aimee Sargeant makes the case for Queen's The Works as one of the iconic rock outfit's best releases in this essential album review

After the very sad passing of lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen, Music Editor Bethany-Jo O'Neill takes a look at what is widely regarded as the greatest guitar solo of all time, Van Halen's 'Eruption'

In advance of its 25th anniversary, Music Critic Ben Forsdick writes his praise of Liquid Swords, a standout '90s release from GZA

Music Writer Ffion Haf looks back at Harry Styles' defining release which marked new levels of intimacy and vulnerability for the artist

Music Critic Sammy Andrews argues that Taylor Swift's Red is an essential album which fits any mood

While it may only be a year old, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' Ghosteen has cemented itself as one of the group's finest works, Music Writer Callum Costello reviews

Deputy Digital Editor Holly Pittaway introduces us to the work of Still Woozy, an artist that she claims to be the most underrated of our time

Music Critic David Evans introduces us to Birmingham based band Chartreuse, and gives an overview of their EP Even Free Money Doesn't Get Me Out of Bed