South West Four
Big-name DJs abound at this lively bank holiday weekender, with old favourites John Digweed, Pete Tong and Josh Wink on the bill... more
There's no longer any finality to a band's splitting, so the news that this was to be The Music's last London gig was taken remarkably well by a more than up-for-it crowd... more
Two Door Cinema Club's debut has sold reasonably well but the response at the first of two sold-out Shepherds Bush Empire shows suggests they’re a nationwide indie-pop phenomenon waiting to happen... more
Cliff Richard & The Shadows come to the 02 Arena, Paolo Nutini will be at the Hammersmith Apollo and Florence and the Machine are at Shepherd's Bush.... more
From Britney Spears's circus to Jack White's new band, an extraordinary line-up of stars are coming to play in London before the summer festival season. Check out our 25 must sees... more
In this week's off the record, David Smyth talks about The Feeling, discusses his pick of festive gigs to get you in the christmas mood, and finds out what's new on the world wide web.... more
This weekend, Prince continues his residency at the O2 Arena, the dextrous VJ duo Addictive TV perform the National Theatre and Isaac Hayes plays the Shepherds Bush Empire.... more
OMD reform to play at Hammersmith Apollo, while nu-ravers Klaxon, country act Wilco, and an acoustic set from Kooks singer Luke Pritchard top the gig list this weekend.... more
Comedian Tim Vine will be armed with silly props, quick-fire one-liners and pun-laden songs as he rattles through the gags like a comedy machine-gun at the Shepherd's Bush Empire on 13 May.... 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
As Leslie Feist sang with a guitar and a glitterball, all her Shepherd's Bush Empire audience could do was gaze in silent admiration at a sidekick who has finally become a star.... more
David Smyth ponders over Starbucks' move into the music business, the coffee company's imminent signing of Paul McCartney, and Steven Seagal's upcoming Shepherds Bush Empire gig.... more
The top two levels of the Shepherd's Bush Empire might have been closed due to lack of interest, but Tim Finn delivered a show full of grace and theatrical élan.... more
Kaiser Chiefs head to the Shepherd's Bush Empire, The Fratellis play four nights in Brixton and Gruff Rhys kicks off the South Bank's sixth annual season of experimental music.... more
The other Mr Adams comes to town (Ryan that is), Beth Orton and Bert Jansch folk it up at the Spitz Festival and Jurassic 5 bring hip-hop to the Astoria. Read about the weekend's best live music here.... more
David Smyth picks some of the best live music in London this weekend, from Beck's essential set at the Shepherd's Bush Empire to Nina Nastasia's appearance at the King's Head in Crouch End.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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