Live Reviews

Pixies stay true to their no-nonsense roots for special Royal Albert Hall anniversary outing

For all their understated demeanour, they clearly don’t take the last four decades for granted.

Mitski dances to her own tune for compelling Royal Albert Hall performance

If anything, tonight shows that her newer influx of fans are more than onboard with a little bit of weird.

26th May 2026, 1:00pm

Rosalía exceeds all expectations with staggering O2 show as part of her ‘LUX’ London stop

Underneath the spectacle, there is something more searching.

11th May 2026, 6:30pm

Little Simz & Joy Crookes get festival season off to a scorching start at Cross The Tracks 2026

Before, though, there’s a whole day’s run-up of jazz, funk and soul perfectly suited to such raised temperatures.

28th May 2026

Pyncher, Holly Head & more help to showcase Manchester’s rich music scene at Fifth Floor Fest

A beautiful convergence of the best up-and-coming Northern talent.

27th May 2026

Dove Ellis, Alexandra Palace Theatre, London

Dove Ellis doubles down on early hype with stunning Ally Pally Theatre turn

From start to finish, he’s mesmeric.

30th April 2026

Big Thief conjure spellbinding, eclectic end to four-night Brixton Academy residency

The cult heroes are impossible to pin down, and all the better for it.

27th April 2026

Lily Allen proves ‘West End Girl’ won’t ever get old with immersive London Palladium show

With the audience playing a supporting role, the leading lady lays it all bare.

24th March 2026

Bombay Bicycle Club, Camden Assembly, London

Bombay Bicycle Club honour their roots and celebrate 20th anniversary at sentimental Camden Assembly homecoming

The indie heroes treat fans to a one-of-a-kind throwback setlist on their return to the legendary North London venue.

17th March 2026

BIMM & DIY BRITs Fringe showcase, YES Pink Room, Manchester

Megan Wyn, Cutscene & more prove themselves as a key part of Manchester’s new voice during BIMM & DIY’s BRITs Fringe showcase

Other BIMM alumni Grrace and Zoë’s Brothers were also out to impress in the YES Pink Room tonight.

4th March 2026

Fred again.., Alexandra Palace, London: A joyously collaborative residency

Fred again.. and friends deliver on joyous Alexandra Palace residency

Returning for night three of four at the venue, this time he was joined by Ezra Collective, La Roux, JME and more.

27th February 2026

Olivia Dean, Albert Hall, Manchester: A spellbinding, intimate showcase

Olivia Dean delivers spellbinding intimate showcase at Manchester’s Albert Hall

The multiple BRIT Award nominee performed as part of War Child’s annual series of charity build-up shows.

27th February 2026

Byrne’s Night graduates to London’s KOKO for a triumphant victory lap

A pun-based Talking Heads tribute night turned on-tour production: Byrne’s night — qu’est-ce que c’est?

28th January 2026

Silver Gore, Lover’s Skit, Pearl2 and pollyfromthedirt triumphantly close DIY’s Hello 2026 gig series

Silver Gore, Lover’s Skit, Pearl2 and pollyfromthedirt triumphantly round out Hello 2026

The final night of our January gig series is an exhibition of innovation, inventiveness and sheer quality.

28th January 2026

Biffy Clyro bring it home with a merciless set at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro

You can’t beat the sound of Biffy Clyro at home, and the Scottish rockers show no restraint on this UK tour’s final turn.

27th January 2026

Dog Race, Y, Jeanie and the White Boys and Bande á Part electrify East London for Night 3 of Hello 2026

A densely packed and sweaty sojourn in Shoreditch for a musical showcase of heady proportions.

21st January 2026

She’s In Parties, ELLiS-D, Tears At The Table and Ninush raise the bar for Night 2 of Hello 2026

From orchestral-tinged pop offerings to cinematic synths, the second night of our January gig series offers a whole host of delights from across the alternative spectrum.

14th January 2026

The Last Dinner Party, O2 Academy Brixton, London

The Last Dinner Party come full circle with joyous Brixton Academy outing

Having gone from playing Brixton’s Windmill to its largest venue in just four years, tonight is a triumphant celebration on a stage this music was made for.

11th December 2025

Wolf Alice stake their claim to greatness at London’s O2 Arena

Rarely has a band made the step up to arenas look so easy.

8th December 2025

The Great Escape: First Fifty, MOTH Club, London

Girl Group, Max Baby, and Annie-Dog go for gold at The Great Escape’s First Fifty launch

To help officially launch TGE 2026, MOTH Club’s glitzy confines play host to three of pop’s most exciting new players.

17th November 2025

It’s a poignant moment as Turnstile take on London’s Alexandra Palace

Even this 10,000+ capacity space isn’t quite big enough for their appeal.

10th November 2025

The Bug Club, Heavy Lungs, Opus Kink & more celebrate all things psych-rock for Down Stokes 2025

Now firmly into its third year, it’s easy to feel how the Bristol event has grown into a well crafted space for music lovers.

30th October 2025

Queens of the Stone Age, Le Grand Rex, Paris

Queens Of The Stone Age’s one-of-a-kind Catacombs Tour circles back to its Parisian home

Reunited with the city that birthed their Alive In The Catacombs film, QOTSA revolutionise their live show with an orchestra and deep cuts to completely floor Le Grand Rex.

30th October 2025