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Gorillaz Review: Demon Days Deified as Timeless Classic
The deified 2005 record from the animated pop group is impressively resurrected, repurposed and recited for one night only.
Oct 14


All Points East Festival Review: A Hazy Dustland Soundtracked by Pop Powerhouses
A host of pop powerhouses consumed East London's public park across the bank holiday weekend, saved by one indelibly revered act.
Oct 3


Busta Rhymes Review: Legendary Rapper Seethes Through Three Decades of Hip-Hop & Pop
Busta Rhymes returns as South Facing's adorned hip-hop headliner; offering a mixed recital of three decades' worth of party bangers and simmering hip-hop features.
Sep 4


St. Vincent Review: Art-Rock's Modern Flagbearer Tentatively Continues Reign
Somerset House, London “That’s the only thing we’re here for: love.” Embraced in a collective outpouring of love amongst Somerset House's...
Sep 3


Zach Bryan Review: Country Superstar Ignites Singalongs, Fanfare and Pseudo-Hoedowns
The country singer-songwriter returns to London's Hyde Park armed with an extensive entourage ready for a belter of a summer's night.
Aug 26


Tyler, the Creator Review: A Magnanimous Reincarnation on the Grandest Stage
The singer-songwriter, rapper and producer returns to the U.K. on his arena debut for a masterful reinvention on his own terms.
Aug 20


FKA Twigs Review: A Three Act Fever Dream at a Career Pinnacle
The British singer-songwriter, dancer and pop-extraordinaire reinvents herself yet again at the supposed pinnacle of her career.
Jul 31


Top London Festival Picks for Summer 2025
Here's your tailored guide for unmissable festivals in London for the remaining summer days; plus one out-of-town detour.
Jul 10


Primavera Sound Barcelona Festival Review: Europe's Reckoning Capital of Music
Barcelona's festival once again plays host to an insatiable lineup of cutting-edge music for the sold-out masses from across the world, igniting the end of Spring in an indelible fashion.
Jul 7


Gang of Four Review: A Valiant Reunion for Post-Punk's Farewell
The post-punk act's seminal debut, Entertainment!, lives once more in gang’s farewell riot act.
Jul 3


Wide Awake Festival 2025 Review: A Defiant Cry in the Face of Adversity
The South London alternatively-led festival overcomes numerous obstacles in unbridled defiance against adversity.
Jun 6


Cameron Winter Review: A Transcending Beauty in the Unorthodox
Cameron Winter strips his debut to its haunting core: a masterclass of folk-guided vocals, piano, and unorthodox songwriting residing within St. Matthias Church.
May 19


Perfume Genius Review: A Premiere for Hadreas' Folk-Afflicted Universe
Housed within London's arts-infused ICA, Mike Hadreas premieres his latest folk-focused LP, Glory, with impassioned panache.
Apr 11


LustSickPuppy Review: Breakbeat Chaos Ensues Amongst Hackney's DIY Scene
DIY's latest rapper ensues in consuming Hackney Wick's darkened, engimatic corners; instigating a reckless, devouring set.
Mar 21


Magdalena Bay Review: A Theatrical Technicolour Dreamscape
The alt-pop duo return to a sold-out show, reinvigorated by their latest, more purest release to date.
Feb 19


Ice Spice Review: Fleeting Bubblegum Trap-Pop Inflects With Bittersweet Pang
Off a tidal wave of attention and accolades, the Bronx rapper arrives with a brief set filled to the brim with bittersweet trap-pop hits.
Dec 11, 2024


Laura Marling Review: An Astute Reignition of Confounding, Home-Grown Folk
The English singer-songwriter reignites with a residency at Hackney Church, reciting a highly-anticipated release and warming wintry souls.
Dec 4, 2024


Pitchfork Festival London Review: A Prescient Evening from Hip-Hop's Underground
Pitchfork Festival returns to the nation's capital for a prescient night filled to the brim with the rap underground's latest and greatest.
Dec 2, 2024


Chelsea Wolfe Review: Gothic Dramatism Cuts to the Core
Gothic, darkened ruminations take hold of this hotly-anticipated show at London's Koko; showcasing an artist with convincing prowess.
Nov 13, 2024


Darkside Review: Trio's Wavering Return to an Ethereal Fray
Nicolás Jaar's trio return for a series of intimately ethereal shows, protruding their brand of ambient-electronica to wavering effect.
Nov 11, 2024


Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees Review: Rap's Reunion Solidifies True Artistic Greatness
After much deliberation, Ms. Lauryn Hill and The Fugees reunite for a long-awaited show at the capital; etching their own greatness.
Oct 31, 2024


Geordie Greep Review: A Memorable Friday Night for Greep's Debut Escapade
Geordie Greep returns with a revitalised sound and newly-formed group, inciting a memorable Friday night for those in attendance.
Oct 28, 2024


Jamie xx Review: The Shimmering Return of a Producer Fuelled by the Dance Floor
The UK producer returns for two sold-out shows at Ally Pally, armed with a litany of newly-curated, dance-inspired hits for the masses.
Oct 18, 2024


Ugly Review: Emerging Folk-Rock Ventures into the Unknown
The folk-rock sextet offer their latest material to varying effect, continued from the back of an inspiring debut EP.
Oct 8, 2024


Snõõper Review: Frivolous Punk Fuelled By Workouts, Stage-Diving & Paper Mache
East London's Moth Club plays host to yet another incendiary set, with Snõõper at the helm of a sold-out show consumed by frivolous antics.
Sep 16, 2024


All Points East & Field Day Festival Review: East London's Victorious, Summery Culmination
East London's monolithic festival returns to Victoria Park for a fortnight of indelible live music to conclude the summer.
Sep 10, 2024


WITCH Review: Zamrock Returns with a Liberating Vengeance
Zamrock's beloved band WITCH rise from the ashes to recite a plethora of psych-rock liberations for the sold-out Hackney crowd.
Aug 23, 2024


The Roots Review: An Indelible Celebration of Hip-Hop's Legacy at South Facing Festival
For their 'hip-hop day', South Facing Festival offer 3 seminal acts from yesteryear to ignite a celebration of this beloved genre's legacy.
Aug 13, 2024


Patti Smith Quartet Review: Deified Rock Revolutionary Resoundingly Concludes Series
Patti Smith incites the conclusion of Somerset House's Summer Series through the sheer will and magnitude of her timeless voice and energy.
Aug 9, 2024


Mon Laferte Review: A Theatrical Voice Bridging and Transcending Love
The Chilean-Mexican artist transforms herself here, spilling her guts on love; bound by her contemporary musical inflections of late.
Aug 7, 2024


Festival Spotlight: All Points East & Field Day 2024
In its 6th edition, All Points East & Field Day Festival return to London's Victoria Park, read here for the main picks across its line-up.
Aug 5, 2024


Arcade Fire Review: Stoking the Fires of Indie-Rock Folklore
The indie-rock act return to celebrate their folkloric debut, filled with a reminiscent vim and vigour from the heights of escapism.
Jul 31, 2024


Brittany Howard Review: Beseeching the Retributive Highs of Lost Love
In the midst of lost love, Brittany Howard returns to the capital; instigating a retributive force for psych-rock at Koko's sold-out show.
Jul 29, 2024


Anohni and The Johnsons Review: Summoning a Higher Power of Baroque-Pop & Soul
Anohni teams up with The Johnsons once more for a highly theatrical and introspective set of baroque-pop and soul at Barbican's Hall.
Jul 24, 2024


Alvvays Review: Dream-Pop Placates Summer's Engrossing Humidity
Canada's beloved dream-pop act return to London, catching us on a scoldingly hot evening yet delivering a dreamy aura to cooling effect.
Jul 18, 2024


Mannequin Pussy Review: Philadelphia's Evolving, Fiery Punk Group
The Philly group return to familiar ground for a showcase of their evolving sounds: surging into the gripping realms of hardcore and punk.
Jul 17, 2024


Bikini Kill Review: An Inter-Generational Punk Movement
The Riot Grrrl innovators coalesce once more to inspire generations both old and new in the punksphere.
Jul 12, 2024


Beth Gibbons Review: A Transfixing Curiosity for the Unknown
The stoic singer-songwriter continues her elusive career, forever yearning for the unknown.
Jun 25, 2024


Primavera Sound Barcelona Festival Review: An Inspiring Imprint of Infectious Optimism
The Catalan festival yet again leads the way on the global stage, initiating a diverse line-up and imprinting an infectious optimism.
Jun 13, 2024


Wide Awake Festival Review: A Hedonistic Day of Alternative Acts
Brockwell Park opens its door once more to the quirky, eclectic, alternative music scene for summer's inception.
Jun 7, 2024


Remi Wolf Review: Transforming From Bedroom-Pop to an Infectious Disco-Funk Fever
The glorified bedroom-pop singer of the past initiates a new era in her tenure, revelled by the funk-thirsty crowd tonight.
May 24, 2024


Lip Critic Review: NYC's Re-offering of Abrasive Dance-Punk
NYC graced Brixton's Windmill with an abrasive, dance-punk act looking to make their definitive, debut-driven mark across the pond.
May 23, 2024


Shabaka Review: A Daring Adventure into the Imaginative Unknown
One of the U.K's most destined artists takes flight from his past and ventures into the imaginative unknown of the humble flute.
May 16, 2024


Lonnie Holley & Matana Roberts Review: Improvisational Maestros Conclude Festival
Two legendary artists from the extricable realms of improvised jazz offer their inspired inflections in concluding this Roundhouse Festival.
May 14, 2024


Adrianne Lenker Review: Modern Folk's Most Entrancing Singer-Songwriter Devastates Barbican
The folk singer-songwriter devastates and entrances this Sunday afternoon's audience packed into the stoic Barbican.
May 9, 2024


Colin Stetson Review: Hereditary's Horrifying and Spellbinding Composer Comes to Life
The master saxophonist shows his hand at orchestrating tonight's performance of Hereditary's soundtrack, caught within an entrancing space.
May 8, 2024


Festival Spotlight: Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024
Ahead of this year's edition, let's take a closer look at who not to miss at Primavera Sound Barcelona.
May 2, 2024


A.G. Cook Review: A Roadshow with an Unanticipated Throwback
The revered hyperpop producer throws a major curveball amidst his Camden residency which catches us off-guard.
Apr 29, 2024


Maruja Review: An Incensed Pronouncement to the Noise-Rock Scene
Maruja incite a rapturous night of harsh noise-rock which even Camden's Underworld struggles to contain.
Apr 25, 2024


June McDoom Review: Blooming Folkisms with the Arrival of Spring
The folk singer-songwriter from New York takes her first tentative steps across the pond for an ethereally-guided performance.
Apr 18, 2024
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