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Brandi Carlile ‘Returning to Myself’ review: A superb sonic evolution from Americana star
On her brilliant new album, Brandi Carlile confronts mortality and togetherness in a way that proves incredibly impactful.
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Little Simz live in London review: An unstoppable force of nature
At her first ever O2 Arena show, Little Simz effortlessly proves why she's one of the UK's brightest and best talents.
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Sigur Rós live in London: unparalleled majesty
Backed by the London Contemporary Orchestra, the band’s back catalogue and most recent album ‘ÁTTA’ are re-shaped in gorgeous ways
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FLO Live in London: A compelling homecoming for an ambitious trio
As Flo return to London, they prove why they're one of the most in-demand R&B groups around.
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Oasis live in London: The perfect end (for now) to one of the greatest comebacks ever
Oasis bring the curtain down on the UK leg of their comeback in emphatic style, while offering some not-so-cryptic hints about the future...
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Post Malone live in London: Rap and country megastar is hard to resist
On the second of two nights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the US megastar proves why he can command 60,000 people a night.
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PinkPantheress live in London: The pop star that Gen Z needs
A welcome reintroduction to the cream of the gen-z pop crop.
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Lewis Capaldi live in Sheffield: Scotland’s favourite superstar makes a triumphant return
On his first tour since a much-needed hiatus, Lewis Capaldi's talent and wise-cracks shine brighter than ever.
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St. Vincent live in London: a glorious re-imagination for the Proms
Together with composer Jules Buckley, Annie Clark finds new terrain within her increasingly eclectic discography
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The Maccabees live at All Points East: an ‘indie carnival’ for the ages
In a well-publicised dustbowl at Victoria Park, noughties stars and the next generation brought an emotional end of summer celebration
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Coldplay live in London: A dazzling stadium spectacle
On the first of ten nights at Wembley Stadium, Coldplay effortlessly prove why this is the highest attended tour in rock history
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Bring Me The Horizon live at Leeds Festival: Britain’s biggest rock band deliver a homecoming for the ages
Britain's biggest rock band rise to the occasion with an almighty Yorkshire homecoming.
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Chappell Roan live at Leeds Festival: Pop’s biggest new star reigns supreme
Securing one of the weekend's biggest crowds, Chappell Roan proves why this Midwest Princess is making waves across the globe.
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Green Man Festival review: another triumph for the UK’s best independent festival
In the idyllic Bannau Brycheiniog mountains, CMAT proves herself a star, with Underworld soundtracking the hedonistic afterparty
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Flow Festival review: Helsinki bash is a hidden jewel in the festival season crown
With a dynamic line-up and an atmospheric brutalist setting, Flow proves to be one of the most brilliantly unique events on the festival calendar.
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Jin live in London review: BTS star offers solo stardom and silliness
This solo show from the BTS star proves a more than satisfactory alternative before the group make their grand return next year.
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Drake live in Birmingham: a hit-and-miss arena spectacle
A tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne in his hometown and flashy visuals can’t entirely save this patchy show
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NOS Alive review: a festival of contrasting styles
Olivia Rodrigo, Justice and Nine Inch Nails lead the Lisbon event plagued by cancellations but driven by eclecticism
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Sabrina Carpenter live in London: A short n’ sweet treat to 65,000 fans
A cameo from Duran Duran! A pop show for the ages! Sabrina Carpenter's second BST show was unstoppable.
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Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning review: Ozzy’s earth-shaking farewell
Heavy metal royalty descend on Villa Park to help Ozzy and Sabbath sign-off back where it all began.