Live Reviews

Christine and the Queens live in Paris: a surreal and fantastic voyage into Redcar’s world

Having declared that “POP MUSIC IS DEAD/LONG LIVE THEATRE”, the French artist now known as Redcar launches his new era with a boundary-pushing performance

Rema live in London: an immersive dance party from Afropop’s young king

The 22-year-old celebrates his dizzying rise to global fame with pyro, a lively band and a surprise platinum plaque

The 1975 live in New York City: a raw and raucous night at the Garden

The British band host an unforgettable and cathartic night at Madison Square Garden

Iceland Airwaves 2022 review: did we just see the next breakout Eurovision star?

Reykjavík's annual multi-venue festival makes its welcome return post-pandemic

Jack Harlow live in London: brilliantly charming, but doesn’t he just know it

The mood of the Louisville rapper's first-ever international arena show is carefree and playful to the point of occasional indulgence

Sugababes live in London: their triumphant comeback continues

After a summer of heroic festival appearances, the group's defining trio keep the party rolling on their joyous UK tour

Rina Sawayama live in New York City: pop’s rising queen brings dance therapy to Brooklyn

Avant Gardner, Brooklyn Nov 1: theatrical and healing, Sawayama’s first 'Hold The Girl' North American stop is a triumph

When We Were Young 2022 review: the nostalgic emo-fest reigns in a new age of pop-punk

Las Vegas, Nevada, October 23: Facing scrutiny and anticipation, the fest delivers an optimistic first instalment

Pavement live in London: cult heroes spark jubilant scenes on long-awaited UK comeback

Stephen Malkmus and co. mark their first return to these shores since 2010 by delivering a career-defining set of indie-rock anthems

Aitch live in London: Manchester rap star’s almighty flex

At his biggest headline show to date, the charismatic 22-year-old effortlessly delivers a high-density run of hits
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