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Arlo Parks at Somerset House review: Ecstatic to be on home soil

After a disconnected first half, the singer and her backing band let loose to ensure her melodies would bounce around fans’ heads for days

Jul 13, 2022
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Rapper ENNY on Peng Black Girls, partygate and London’s gentrification

Ahead of a summer of festival sets, ENNY talks about her breakout hit Peng Black Girls, rapid gentrification in her hometown and partygate

Jun 6, 2022
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Jake Bugg at the O2 Kentish Town Forum: come on man, look a bit lively

The Nottingham troubadour’s fans seemed determined to have a good time but he never seemed to throw himself into the thrill of live performing

Apr 7, 2022
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Mimi Webb at Shepherd’s Bush Empire review: her voice is all she needs

A little more stagecraft wouldn’t go amiss but with a flawless vocal performance like this, and her adoring fanbase behind her, the star is going to go far

Mar 1, 2022
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Yard Act at Village Underground: a promise of revolution

The Leeds band are the sharpest of the post-punk revival bunch

Feb 18, 2022
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Willow at the Electric Ballroom: A big love-in for the youngest Smith

Willow Smith’s first London gig in nearly half a decade was a truly special night

Dec 10, 2021
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Self Esteem at Heaven: A triumphant return to an army of adoring fans

The star had the audience in the palm of her hand

Nov 18, 2021
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Coldplay at Shepherd’s Bush Empire: wall to wall hits — and Ed Sheeran

The superstar singer joined his superstar pals for their album launch, where the old hits shone

Oct 13, 2021