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Sugababes live in London review: Iconic girl group’s first arena tour brings career-spanning pop nostalgia
On their first ever arena tour, Sugababes show why their excellent pop always belonged in rooms this big.
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Elton John and Brandi Carlile live in London: Super-duo deliver an incredible night for the ages
A week before releasing their joint album Who Believes In Angels?, Elton John and Brandi Carlile deliver the kind of night that we won't forget anytime soon.
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FKA twigs live in London: reaching for eusexua at an avant-garde rave
The singer’s live shows have always been lauded for their elaborate routines and arty concepts – the ‘Eusexua’ tour is best when she lets loose and just dances
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Lola Young live in London: Crowning moment for pop’s most relatable artist
At her biggest London show to date, Lola Young shows why she's set to be no flash-in-the-pan.
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Justice live in London: the greatest show on tour right now
Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay’s ongoing tour behind last year’s ‘Hyperdrama’ album is a pulverising audio-visual spectacular that deserves to go down in history
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ATEEZ live in London: K-Pop stars light up The O2 Arena
On the first of two nights in London, ATEEZ deliver an electrifying show in the capital
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Floating Points live in London: a dazzling audio-visual spectacle
Sam Shepherd’s expertly crafted, deeply human dance music is enhanced by stunning live visuals at the second of four gigs at Outernet
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The Prodigy live in London: Rave legends deliver almighty homecoming
As they return to their spiritual home of Brixton, The Prodigy prove that they're still at the top of their game.
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Paul McCartney live in London: Macca magic with a little help from his friends
With the aid of Ringo Starr and Ronnie Wood, Macca delivers a star studded treat for the ages.
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Sam Fender live in London: Geordie guitar hero shows why stadiums await
On his first of two nights in the capital, the most exciting guitar hero of his generation proves why he's become one of the UK's most thrilling talents
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Clockenflap Festival review: rave, rap, rock and J-pop collide in stunning Hong Kong setting
Under the backdrop of Hong Kong's stunning skyline, Clockenflap makes for one of the most unique festivals on the planet.
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IDLES live in London: Britain’s most thrilling rock band reign supreme
On their second night at Alexandra Palace, these Bristol punks show exactly how they became one of Britain's biggest rock bands
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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.