Beach House, Village Underground - review
Although the Baltimore duo had some wondrous moments their performance sometimes lacked passion
London Sinfonietta, Queen Elizabeth Hall - review
Last night’s London Sinfonietta concert was notable on several counts. First, it presented the UK premiere of a work by Harrison Birtwistle, whose music has always loomed large in the ensemble’s repertoire.
Lee Ritenour/Dave Grusin, Ronnie Scott's - review
Buckets of smooth California charm.
Westlife, O2 Arena - review
The ruthless pop machine drags on in this farewell tour, but we all know this won't be the last we see of them.
Elvis Costello, Albert Hall - review
Audience members take to the stage to select songs, and Russell Crowe makes a remarkable musical cameo, but it's Costello who proves he's the real master.
Sum, Royal Opera House - review
Composer Max Richter turns David Eagleman's book into a an immersive and sweetly fascinating hour and a half of total theatre.
The Temper Trap, KOKO
Occasionally occupying the thrilling middle ground between U2 and Jeff Buckley, these Melbourne pop rockers flit between revered debut album hits and drawn out second release tedium.
Ciyo’s Guitar Collective, Pizza Express Jazz Club - review
A unsubsidised guitarist who, with nothing to guide him but a working pair of ears, put together a wonderful band at this small Soho club.
Brendan Benson, The Scala - review
Jack White's erstwhile Raconteur comrade needs some bolder tunes if he's to reach the bigger audiences he deserves.
Jay-Z and Kanye West, O2 Arena - review
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OPERA REVIEW: Cunning Little Vixen, Glyndebourne
A 100-minute opera divided in two by a 100-minute interval as Vladimir Jurowski brings out the craggy grandeur of Janacek’s orchestral landscape.
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Falstaff, Covent Garden
Under-rehearsed revivals are one thing. For a new co-production with La Scala and Toronto, there can be no excuse for such an operatic omnishambles.
Haim, Shacklewell Arms - review
LA sisters get down and dirty in Dalston: if Haim can sign a deal, get ready for one of the albums of the year.
Robert Glasper Experiment, Barbican Hall - review
The laid-back Texan pianist-composer proves he and his band really can walk the walk.
Lewis Wright, Pizza Express Jazz Club - review
Only 24, though professional for nearly a decade, the Young Musician of the Year winner confirms his boy wonder status.
Ladyhawke, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire - review
Pip Brown showcases polished new material and bangs out the classics in an occasionally awkward, but ultimately successful comeback.
Happy Mondays, 02 Academy Brixton - review
Shaun Ryder's Madchester rockers return older, wiser, and more convincing than ever.
Playback time: Bobby Womack
Bobby Womack, The Bravest Man in the Universe, (XL, June 11)
Interview: Slash's second coming
Rock’s great reformed guitarist has a rollicking new album, a classy lead singer and some great songs — now it’s all about the music.
Interview: Delilah
The 21-year-old singer has overcome family tragedy and difficult managers yet now she’s supporting Prince on tour.
Cannes Film Festival - in pictures
Biggest ever image of the Queen, and she also appears made out of stamps, cheese and BEER
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No end to Tube nightmare as commuters warned of MORE chaos tonight
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Double dip recession is worse than feared as UK faces ‘hurricane’
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They attacked "like a pack" raining fists on a defenceless legal secretary. Yesterday they walked free from court. No wonder their victim says she has been denied justice.
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Mayor demands report from Transport for London into Jubilee Line nightmare that left hundreds of commuters trapped for hours underground
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Friends of football fan killed after Champions League final tell of 'horror' scene of his death
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