They have titled their five-night run of shows at the Electric Ballroom Obscure, as they concentrate on everything but the pop smashes... which does leave it lacking something

Spiritualized obliterate EartH as part of the Brits Weeks gigs in aid of War Child

North London’s artrockers Sorry deal with a difficult venue for a patchy gig which sometimes finds the magic of their records

My Bloody Valentine return to bring the noise and hit the heights without truly punishing eardrums

The world of music is in shock over the death of Mani, the much-loved Manchester musician who not only transformed two iconic bands but united audiences with his infectious playing and personal charm

New York cult band The Magnetic Fields play their legendary album 69 Love Songs over two nights at the reverential Union Chapel

South London brothers Hale Zero have changed the game for fashion aftershows. Guests no longer pose before a speedy exit — they’re up on the tables losing their minds

Suede are taking over the Southbank Centre this month but with a killer new album out this will be far from a wallowing in the past

This defiant takeover of the Southbank showed a band that was both grime-smothered and immaculately graceful

Rudimental grew up as childhood friends in Hackney before booming to the top of the charts with their drum ’n’ bass bangers. If London needs a party right now, they’re back and ready to start it

The coolest woman in alt rock is now also the coolest woman in film... but her new record is a confrontational reminder of her musical prowess

The Afrobeats mega-star is in London for the Wireless festival while delivering a new album which cements his status as one of the most important artists on the planet.

Sister Bliss on life after Maxi Jazz and why Faithless remain one of the most vital acts in the country

Oasis are not the only legendary band from Manchester on the comeback trail

The opening gig of Little Simz’ Meltdown saw Mike Skinner getting to grips with the Southbank stage

All were welcome in the grand cathedral of St Nick

Perfectly in tune with the zeitgeist, the Asheville band’s gnarled take on country and grunge is powerfully evolved

Alt-rock’s hottest double-header ticket of the year delivered all the hits – and more