G. Love struggled with the Union Chapel's mercurial sound but, sitting in order to accommodate his guitars, a harmonica and foot-operated drum sounds, he was still busker-deluxe ... more
Although none of their nine albums bar their recent collaboration with John Legend reached the British Top 70, this Philadelphia sextet's sizzling live reputation means they pack venues above their status... more
American detectives are hunting a transgender woman over the death of a London student who died after a botched operation to enhance her buttocks... more
In what has widely and patronisingly become known as the year of women in music, a plucky representative from their team finally had to wrest the Mercury Prize from the commonly victorious all-male indie bands... more
Three men who conspired to plunder corpses and sell body parts, including the corpse of British broadcaster Alistair Cooke, have been jailed in America... more
Musiq's banter may be cheesy but luckily for the 29-year-old Philadelphia-born soul singer, when his voice kicked in on a smooth waltz-tempo ballad at Shepherd's Bush Empire, all was forgiven.... more
Brazilian electropop, Philly soul, old-time psychadelic nonsense, nu-folk and the launch of a fancy dress music festival: David Smyth is spoilt for choice.... more
Brazilian electropop, Philly soul, old-time psychadelic nonsense, nu-folk and the launch of a fancy dress music festival: David Smyth is spoilt for choice.... more
After the cancellation of Sunday's concert the Philadelphia Orchestra redoubled its efforts. And though they sounded great, their interpretations left a little to be desired... more
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has become one of the most exciting ensembles in the US over the past few years. Tonight, Prommers will get a chance to hear them for themselves.... more
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