Reviewed by The Wire magazine, The Berliner, A Closer Listen, DJ magazine, etc. -In a whiplash rush of full-throttle club modernism and alt-pop immediacy, Zoë Mc Pherson returns to SFX with their fourth album, Upside Down. Embarking on a necessary quest for hope and connection in ominous times, they barrel through harsh realities with their heart wide open, leaning into vulnerability on every turn and using rave physicality as their centre of gravity.The upfront impact of Upside Down is a logical progression from the angular soundsystem experimentation of Mc Pherson's earlier records to the stronger presence of melody and vocals on 2023's Pitch Blender and the rapid-fire club rhythms of 2024's Chaos 3.0 EP. On every level this new album chooses direct modes of communication, whether it's a front and centre 'Think' break, a gated trance lead or a knowingly catchy, heartfelt vocal hook.Mc Pherson's innate experimental streak and artful sound design still run through the albu