Everything in the life of transsexual singer Baby Dee has been extraordinary — so a candlelit gig with the Elysian Quartet in a Spitalfields Church is par for the course... more
From a Michael Douglas-seducing nymphet to a Michael Fassbender-seducing wise woman, Imogen Poots is every director’s new favourite purveyor of wide-eyed sex appeal. Pip Clements meets a 20-year-old ingénue with attitude... more
Baby Dee is a fiftysomething transsexual with a penchant for bucolic torch songs Angus & Julia Stone are very possibly the world’s favourite Australian indie-folk brother/sister duo.... more
There’s so much to absorb on Californian harpist Joanna Newsom’s three-disc third LP and it's hard to see what the fuss is about with Ellie Goulding.... more
Meet the next generation of London designers deciding how we’re going to dress and the hottest new British model on the catwalk, Stella Maxwell... more
Portico Quartet are the surprise on this year's album of the year shortlist, and their vibrant sound could make them the winners in 10 days' time.... more
A refreshing event at which musicianship was a higher priority than hype, Longing For Latitude was a showcase for some hotly-tipped, up-and-coming acts.... more
Music matters this week include Britain's answer to surfer-folky Jack Johnson, another insight into Bob Dylan and a quick listen to Editors' epic new record.... more
From Bebel Gilberto to Smog's Bill Callahan via Chas and Dave and reformed '90s janglers James - David Smyth picks the weekend's top five gigs.... more
Kate Walsh came from nowhere to storm the iTunes chart with an album of songs about old boyfriends. 'I fall in love 10 times a day,' she tells Alastair McKay.... more
Glastonbury sold out in 90 minutes, but all is not lost. There are dozens of other fantastic music events, says David Smyth. And you can still get tickets - just.... more
She dresses as an ancient priestess and sings songs that are dense with spooky imagery and unusual instrumentation. Bat For Lashes is well worth a listen.... more
With star-packed events at Ronnie Scott's and the Roundhouse featuring Jamie Cullum, Paul Weller and Bill Wyman, to Swedish electropop at the Mean Fiddler, there is something for everyone.... more
The Frames capture their live intensity, 13 proves to be a lucky number for Julie Feeney and Gruff Rhys has sweet success with his most eclectic solo project so far.... more
The Magic Numbers' second album continues from where last year's debut left off, Joanna Newsom is in a magical universe all her own and Damien Rice releases the brilliant gimmick-free 9.... more
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