Live Reviews

Simple Things 2024 review: a creative testament to Bristol’s thriving cultural scene

February 24, various venues: the one-day event offers an abundance of weirdness and charm while affirming its position as one of the UK's best small festivals

Róisín Murphy live in London: ‘Hit Parade’ marches on from the furore

six months since controversial comments alienated some of her fans, the disco maven lets the music – and silly costumes – do the talking

Laufey live in London: sublime jazz-pop leaves young fans bewitched

The Icelandic-Chinese artist's warm, woozy songs reveal a brilliant songwriter who deserves to be recognised on a mainstream level

Noah Kahan in London: rising folk-pop superstar graduates to arenas

Noah Kahan continues his rapid ascent with a Valentine's Day special on this UK arena run

Nieve Ella live in Manchester: indie star poised to be a word-of-mouth hit

The West Midlands songwriter's uber-confident live show proves that she's ready to make the jump from cult hero to proper stardom

Noname live in London: a warm return for one of rap’s modern revolutionaries

Following the success of last year's 'Sundial', Noname returns to the UK as an ever-ascending force

The Last Dinner Party live in London: baroque-pop maximalists seize the throne

On the eve of the release of their debut album, the London five-piece ring in the next chapter while proving they’re more than just a buzzword

Kanii live in London: ascendant pop hero is confident and charismatic

As a room of teens go feral to the 18-year-old's swaggering anthems, the reason for his burgeoning success becomes obvious

Bring Me The Horizon live in Cardiff: a band still at their best

Following the departure of Jordan Fish and the delay of their upcoming music, they make a blistering comeback statement on the tour’s opening night

Kagami live in London: Ryuichi Sakamoto’s posthumous mixed-reality gig is achingly beautiful

The late Japanese composer continues to push the creative boundaries with a one-of-a-kind live installation
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