Jasmine.4.t, The Pill, deary and Fuzz Lightyear bring the heat for Night 1 of Hello 2025 

The four ones-to-watch made sure the first in our January gig series went down a storm.

9th January 2025

Paul McCartney at London’s O2 Arena: A wonderful Christmastime with the world’s greatest living songwriter

Ringo and Ronnie Wood, snow and fire — The Beatles legend brings it all and more.

20th December 2024

Josh Homme, Dave Gahan, Alison Mosshart and more lead a magical, moving tribute to Mark Lanegan at Camden’s Roundhouse

Two-and-a-half years after the legendary musician’s death, his nearest and dearest offer up a musical farewell

9th December 2024

IDLES at Liverpool Arena: Love and defiance from the stadium-shaking heroes

The Bristol favourites deliver a career-spanning set as they continue their arena-storming run off the back of their chart-topping album ​‘TANGK’.

2nd December 2024

Charli xcx cements her status as top of the pops at London’s O2 Arena

Festivals aside, this is the music event of the year.

29th November 2024

Fontaines DC at Alexandra Palace: 2024’s greatest live show from 2024’s greatest band

With ​‘Romance’ in their veins, there’s no stage in the world that feels out of reach for the Dublin quintet.

27th November 2024

The Dare offers non-stop, ear-bursting catharsis at Leeds’ Belgrave Music Hall

Deadpan devotion to nihilist ragers.

26th November 2024

Live at Leeds in the City 2024: an irresistible celebration of grassroots talent and local legends

The inner-city affair is, quite simply, one of the best one-day festivals going.

21st November 2024

Ray Bull, Chloe Qisha & Disgusting Sisters make for an eclectic but memorable show for The Great Escape’s First Fifty 

It’s another busy night at The Victoria for the Brighton festival’s annual East London launch.

20th November 2024

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds deliver an evangelical experience to London’s O2 Arena

For the duration of Cave’s 22-song set, the whole room is utterly in the palm of his hand.

13th November 2024

Cosmorat, Fräulein, Aziya and more bring the energy to DIY’s stage at Sŵn Festival

Plus, the best of the rest from Cardiff’s premier new band weekender.

24th October 2024

Dua Lipa showcases both pop power and vocal artistry at orchestral Royal Albert Hall performance

Her undeniable talent — and, of course, a very special guest — truly made it a night to remember.

21st October 2024

Rock in Rio 2024 celebrates the best of Brazil - with a little help from Katy Perry and Mariah Carey

Home country heroes and global stars combine for the 40th anniversary of the mega-festival.

26th September 2024

Chappell Roan’s residency at O2 Academy Brixton: One for the history books

By the time the lights go down on Night Two of her stint at the historic venue, you get the feeling some fans might be ready to combust.

26th September 2024

Reeperbahn Festival 2024: an international treasure trove of emerging talent

The German multi-venue affair continues to be a mecca for new artists around the world.

25th September 2024

Jack White delivers rock’n’roll on his own terms at London’s Islington Assembly Hall

The show, like his recent album rollout, is pleasingly contrary.

16th September 2024

The Libertines write another magical chapter in their Worthy Farm story at Pilton Party 

Somerset locals braved a classic Glastonbury mud bath to see off the summer with the boys in the band.

9th September 2024

CMAT, Sleater-Kinney, Yo La Tengo and more delight considerate crowds at End of the Road 2024

For 18 years, End of the Road has orchestrated the final gasp of summertime hedonism, and this year feels more joyful – and respectful – than ever.

3rd September 2024

The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie top an alt-rock dream bill for All Points East’s final day

Ever since the lineup was announced, it always promised to be indie rock Christmas for a certain demographic.

2nd September 2024

LCD Soundsystem make a triumphant return to Victoria Park for All Points East 2024

For the initiated, their two hour stretch is near faultless.

29th August 2024

Saturday at Reading 2024: Fontaines DC assert their excellence and Fred again.. makes history

The days where it was just a rock festival are long behind us.

29th August 2024

Ezra Collective, Big Thief, The Waeve and more captivate crowds against the stunning setting of Green Man 2024

This cult favourite of a festival continues to get the balance of musical brilliance and atmospheric magic spot on.

28th August 2024

Mitski serenades dedicated crowds for theatrical headline turn at All Points East 2024

beabadoobee, Ethel Cain and Suki Waterhouse also cemented their place as cult heroes throughout the Victoria Park all-dayer.

23rd August 2024

Loyle Carner’s All Points East homecoming is the apex point of his story so far

Day two of East London’s premier festival brings hip-hop, jazz and soul together in a sun-drenched Victoria Park.

22nd August 2024