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Fontaines D.C. live in London: Generational greats show why they belong in big leagues
On their first night in London, Ireland's brightest band prove why they belong on the biggest of stages
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MJ Lenderman live in London: the unassuming new star of indie rock
At his first full band shows in the UK, the North Carolina songwriter sends his excellent band The Wind on a journey of fiery solos and jam band wizardry
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Blossoms live in Manchester: Homecoming heroes kick off residency in style
Kickstarting a sold out five-night residency across Manchester, Blossoms continue the victory lap celebrations off the back of their chart-topping fifth album ‘Gary’.
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Iceland Airwaves review: a bright new scene emerges in Reykjavík
For the festival’s 25th anniversary, we discover a varied and exciting new crop of Icelandic bands at a time of change, with Brits Wu-Lu and Mary in the Junkyard also shining.
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Mk.gee live in London: a new kind of guitar hero
At the last of three sold-out shows in the capital, Mike Gordon - 2024’s hottest property – flirts with, and winks at, the idea of superstardom
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Dua Lipa live in London: pop hits lightly reimagined by orchestra
For her Royal Albert Hall debut, the singer subtly re-moulds her new album and older hits with the help of the Heritage Orchestra and Elton John
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Jamie xx live in London: a career-spanning delight
New album ‘In Waves’ was inspired by small, sweaty clubs but translates well to the cavernous north London venue.
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Chappell Roan live in London: pop’s biggest new star shines brightly
On the first of three nights at Brixton Academy, Chappell Roan shows why she'll be playing far bigger rooms next time around.
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Jungle live in London: smooth operators evolve to make arenas step up
Now a trio, the band fizz with a new energy and are backed by a delightful stage show at their first gig at The O2.
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Florence + The Machine electrifies the BBC Proms with the full power of her ‘Lungs’
The headline set magnificently re-imagines debut album Lungs with the Jules Buckley Orchestra fifteen years after it introduced the artist to the world.
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All Points East review: Justice put on the show of the summer
LCD Soundsystem and The Postal Service bring ‘00s nostalgia to Victoria Park, but it’s the French house legends – looking fearlessly into the future – that shine brightest.
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Lana Del Rey live at Rock en Seine in Paris: a perfect late-summer return to Europe
As the summer fades away, pop’s greatest storyteller shines brighter than ever
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Green Man Festival review: a magic all of its own
Through unique and trend-resistant bookings as well as its stunning setting, the Welsh festival furthers its reputation as one of the UK’s very best.
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Electric Castle review: 10th anniversary party can‘t be derailed
Despite lightning storms and acts stranded due to a global IT outage, the Transylvanian event battles through for an eclectic and thrilling celebration.
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Latitude Festival review: rising stars and seasoned legends unite
The Suffolk festival's ethos of both celebrating icons and championing the future is on strong show.
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Bruce Springsteen live in London review: Listen up Glastonbury, your next headliner just called
Emily Eavis, make it happen.
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Montreux Jazz Festival review: a quaint jewel in the European festival crown
History is inescapable on the picture-perfect shores of Lake Geneva, and it makes artists raise their game.
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Stray Kids live in London: a thunderous show of epic proportions
A flawless show from the K-Pop titans.
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Kylie live in London review: career-spanning pop-rave euphoria from an age-defying icon
The singer's Hyde Park show is the ultimate celebration of four decades at the top.
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Bloc Party live in London: 20 years of indie’s chameleonic stars
While in theory a simple exercise in nostalgia, the perennially surprising quartet‘s biggest show to date offers a lot more to chew on.