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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>Taylor Swift releases ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on 19 April 2024 </p>

Taylor Swift’s country-hued tales of relationships are irresistible

<p>Maggie Rogers releases her third album ‘Don’t Forget Me’ </p>

Maggie Rogers escapes into the windows-down soft rock of her new album

<p>Vampire Weekend are back after a five-year hiatus with an album that puts a positive spin on world events </p>

Vampire Weekend’s new album journeys through disaster but ends on hope

<p>Beyoncé drives a coach and horses through country music’s worst habits </p>

Beyoncé’s hands are firmly on the reins of ‘Cowboy Carter’