Live Reviews

Shame live in London: tongue-in-cheek comedy and fierce punk fury

COVID cancelled the band’s south London comeback show, so they played it anyway – to no-one

A Bowie Celebration review: poignant tribute show with hits and deep cuts from famous fans

An eclectic mic of stars raise a glass to the musical trailblazer on his birthday

Sunflower Bean live in New York: cinematic shenanigans from pandemic-busting punks

The New York indie band headed to the city's Le Poisson Rouge for their first livestream gig

CMAT live in Dublin: Irish newcomer bringing the festive cheer one Americana hit at a time

Drag queens a-dancing, Christmas gags a-plenty, and Country stars a-many

Wargasm live in London: duo’s bruising live return is a reminder why bedroom metal will never thrive

The nu-metal pair snatch the title of 2020's Most Exciting Event In Metal away from Bill Bailey dancing to Metallica on Strictly with their first ever headline shows

Gorillaz live at Kong: virtual party is like a AAA pass to the glitziest celebrity shindig

The great and good of music – Robert Smith! Elton John! – grace the band's HQ for a gig that invites you to join the chaos

Liam Gallagher live in London: rants and a wide-ranging set on a cruise down the Thames

He even had a go at the London Eye: “Not arsed about you, big wheel... Fuck off!"

Blossoms live in London: indie heroes get up close and personal with virtual reality gig

The VR isn't much cop, but Tom Ogden and the lads are on sparkling form

Dua Lipa live at Studio 2054: a big night in with a pop great who excels at escapism

The disco star offered escapism and euphoria (though who knows quite what Elton John was doing there?)

Architects live in London: beleaguered Brighton band showcase stellar new material

The quintet utilise every bit of this grand old room with tonight's remarkable performance