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Live Review: Arctic Monkeys
The new album may have confused some, but live they still hit hard. Zenith, Paris, Thursday, November 5
- Nov 18, 2009
Live Review: Delphic
Manchester’s brightest indie-dance hopes take on their old-time heroes. Manchester Academy, Saturday, September 19
- Sep 29, 2009
Live Review: Snoop Dogg
A bona fide legend he may be, but the rap icon struggles to stop the crowd from yawning. Nokia Theatre, New York city, Thursday, October 29
- Nov 12, 2009
Live Review: Jamie T
The new tunes are great, but it’s the gags that make this show – in a converted loo – so memorable. Ginglik, London, Wednesday September 9
- Sep 16, 2009
Live Review: Bloc Party
Band pull out all the stops at what may prove to be their final ever gig. Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, Saturday, October 31
- Nov 12, 2009
Live Review: Paramore
It’s worth the (25-hour!) wait, that’s for sure. 02 Academy, Islington, London, Monday, September 7
- Sep 16, 2009
Live Review: Dizzee Rascal
Pop hits took him to another level, but he’ll always be a trickster at heart. 02 Academy, Sheffield, Sunday, October 25
- Nov 9, 2009
Live Review: Offset Festival
The Horrors come out on top as east London’s urbanites decamp to a forest – at the end of the Central Lin. Hainault Forest, London, Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 6
- Sep 16, 2009
Live Review: Green Day
It might not be as high-brow as they’d like, but when they’re not trying to be deep it’s a riot. The 02, London, Friday, October 23
- Nov 3, 2009
Live Review: Julian Casablancas
His official solo debut it may be, but Julian isn’t firing on all cylinders. Shibuya Duo Music Exchange, Tokyo, Monday, August 31
- Sep 11, 2009
Live Review: SWN Featival
Los Campesinos!, Girls, Islet and the pick of the best new bands at Cardiff’s premier indie fest. Various venues, Cardiff, Thursday October 22-Saturday October 24
- Nov 3, 2009
Live Review: MIA
The City Of Angels has a surprise guest. Lot 613, Los Angeles, Wednesday, August 26
- Sep 11, 2009
Live Review: The Drums
Sunny newcomers brave the cold to enhance their growing reputation. Iceland Airwaves Festival, Reykjavik, art Museum, Friday, October 16
- Oct 28, 2009
Live Review: NASA
Squeak E Clean and DJ Zegon of NASA clearly have Facebook friend-lists that read like a Who’s Who? of hip musos. Bowery Ballroom, New York, Thursday, August 20
- Sep 2, 2009
Live Review: Music go Music, Everything Everything, Wolf Gang, Egyptian Hip Hop
Why spend hours wandering Manchester’s In The City showcase? We’ve rounded up the best. NME Radar Party, Night & Day Cafe, Manchester, Sunday, October 18
- Oct 28, 2009
Live Review: Green Man
The folkie mecca is evolving into something much more exciting than just traditionalism. Crickhowell, Wales, Friday August 21 – Sunday August 23
- Sep 2, 2009
Live Reviews: Robbie Williams
There’d be plenty to enjoy here, if only he’d stop trying so hard…BBC Electric Proms, Roundhouse, London, Tuesday, October 20
- Oct 28, 2009
Live Review: Grizzly Bear
The indie favourites get used to going global – even Beyoncé wants to hang out with them now. Oya Festival, Oslo, Norway, Thursday, August 13
- Aug 27, 2009
Live Review: Them Crooked Vultures
Josh Homme and Dave Grohl’s supergroup delivers a pulverising, rock-god triumvirate. Roseland Ballroom, New York, Thursday, October 15
- Oct 28, 2009
Live Review: U2
There's sentimentality, shocking omissions and too much new stuff… but somehow it all works. Hampden Park, Glasgow, Tuesday, August 18
- Aug 27, 2009
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Live Review: Laura Marling And Friends
This evening's sold-out show sees a dry, endearingly awkward Laura. Royal Festival Hall, London, Tuesday, August 11
- Aug 21, 2009
Live Review: The Cribs
The expanded band seem a much calmer bunch now, but it wouldn’t be a Cribs show without some drama. Anson Rooms, Bristol, Saturday, October 10
- Oct 22, 2009
Live Review: Summer Sonic 2009
Culture-clashing highlights from the festival on the other side of the planet – in every sense. Chiba Marine Stadium, Japan, Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9
- Aug 21, 2009
Live Review: Nail The Cross
The zeitgeist plays catch-up to this mini-festival. Various venues, New Cross, London, Saturday, October 10
- Oct 22, 2009
Live Review: Gaggle
Sod what the broadsheets are saying, this is the sound of excitement. The George Tavern, London, Friday, August 7
- Aug 21, 2009
Live Review: Pixies
Much ado about ’little. Brixton Academy, London, Tuesday, October 6
- Oct 19, 2009
Live Review: The Dodos
A beautiful setting doesn't make a perfect show. The J Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, Saturday, August 8
- Aug 21, 2009
Live Review: Lil Wayne
As a rock star he isn’t the great he wants to be, but as a rapper? Still almost peerless. Hammermith Apollo, London, Wednesday, October 7
- Oct 19, 2009
Live Review: Parklife Festival
It’s just a shame Luke Steele leaves the passion behind at Australia’s travelling dance circus. Moore Park, Sydney, Sunday, October 4
- Oct 16, 2009
Live Review: Arctic Monkeys
Still slipping out of people’s preconceptions, they’re sounding bigger and badder than ever. Highline Ballroom, New York, Monday, August 3
- Aug 17, 2009
Live Review: Ian Brown
Front row scuffles and tone deafness can’t daunt him. Madinat Arena, Dubai, Thursday, October 1
- Oct 15, 2009
Live Review: Field Day
The East End's eclectic one-dayer shrugs off the rain with sweet sounds and thundering noise. Victoria Park, London, Saturday, August 1
- Aug 14, 2009
Live Review: Fly53 NME Radar Tour
Our bright young gems may be eclectic in sound, but they’re all equally brilliant. The Duchess, York, Wednesday, September 30
- Oct 6, 2009
Live Review: Underage Festival
Glorious sunshine, great music and free sweets make this the perfect teen-friendly festival. Victoria Park, London, Sunday. August 2
- Aug 14, 2009
Live Review: Hadouken!
This is Friday night in Liverpool, and the kids want to bounce, flirt and squeal to their hearts' content. 02 Academy, Liverpool, Friday, September 25
- Oct 6, 2009
Live Review: Black Lips
The filthy Atlantans host the best pool party ever. JellyNYC Pool Party, Williamsburg Waterfront, New York, Sunday, July 26
- Aug 10, 2009
Live Review: Foals/Two Door Cinema/Wet Paint
Yannis and co lead the celebrations as Transgressive Records lays on a birthday treat. Heaven, London, Friday, September 25
- Oct 6, 2009
Live Review: Crocodiles
Music to make your brain throb and your mouth grin from ear to bleeding ear. Stereo, Glasgow, Tuesday, July 28
- Aug 10, 2009
