Chromeo at the Roundhouse

Dominique Young Unique opened Chromeo’s gig at the Roundhouse last night, and it...

The Polyphonic Spree at Clapham Grand

The Polyphonic Spree are a bit of an unusual creature when analysed in...

John Fullbright interview: Happiness, Okies and Grammys

Americana singer/songwriter John Fullbright got a lot of attention for his debut album, with great reviews and nominations. Now he is back with follow-up Songs, and The Upcoming had the chance to chat with him about it and his life surrounding music. Hi John! Tell us a little bit about you new...

John Fullbright at Islington Assembly Hall

The disco ball on the ceiling sprinkles its light dots over the...

Sharon Van Etten at Koko

“Please forgive me, I’m sick – I might have to blow my nose” declared Sharon...

The Polyphonic Spree return to the UK on tour

Yes, It’s True. The Polyphonic Spree return to the UK with a nationwide tour...

Throwing Snow at Rough Trade East

Any apprehension of a gig without lyrics was instantly melted the moment...

Hudson Taylor at Electric Ballroom

Some of us must not be up to date: when did Hudson Taylor become superstars?...

Arto Linsday at Rough Trade East

Rough Trade East is a metaphor for the whole of Shoreditch: freshly ground coffee...

Lorde at Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Lorde drops the sophistication of her debut record in favour of a more...

Kasabian – 48:13

Disappointing, insipid and tedious are words that could never be used to describe...

Parquet Courts – Sunbathing Animal

Sunbathing Animal, the latest album by Brooklyn beatniks Parquet Courts, is...

James – La Petite Mort

Despite James not currently being the most established group in the mainstream, they...

Clean Bandit – New Eyes

Mixing classical instruments and melodies with electro and dance music is a risky...

Sara Bareilles at Islington Assembly Hall

Grumbling piano, thrashing chords and a collective shriek from the...

Martin and Eliza Carthy – The Moral of the Elephant

The first recorded collaboration between influential folk...

Paolo Nutini at the Roundhouse

From his family chip shop beginnings, the boy from Paisley has come a long way....

Jonathan Wilson at Village Underground

There is something to be said for a genuinely unique intimate London venue:...

Only Real at Ace Hotel

A self-proclaimed “baby music for babies” maker on his Facebook page, Only Real –...

Baby Strange at Camden Barfly

Influences fly off the tongue when talking about Baby Strange. The Clash’s...

Beaty Heart at Rough Trade East

When Beaty Heart, originating from Goldsmiths, University of London, enter the...

Public Enemy come back to London on 7th June

Public Enemy rewrote the rules of hip-hop, becoming the most influential,...

UKGarage Chronicle at Wembley Arena

Saturday night at Wembley saw two huge events: Froche vs Groves and the UKG...

Teleman at Rough Trade East

Although there is something dangerously derivative in the music of this London-based...

Leroy Hutson at Indigo2

Described by Rolling Stone as the one of “the best-kept secrets of 70s soul”, Leroy...