Live

Ranch Records' Isolation Party was a splendid gesture of Thursday night Facebookery, headlined by Calva Louise. Simon Moyse reviews.

"Take some time to check out the most promising pop star of the moment online." Oliver Evans previews Monday night's streamed show from L Devine.

"Being entertained by guys who seem like they’re off their bonces on Haribo," sums up the Tungz live experience. Jon Kean reviews their Rough Trade show.

Friday night below decks at Thekla gave a fine sense of the all-encompassing power of a strong DJ set, via Gilles Peterson. Photoset by Paul Lippiatt.

"The atmosphere never feels like anything less than an all-out dance party." Georgia at Thekla, reviewed by Elliott Simpson and Jess Greenwood.

"The rules seemingly don’t exist in Boyd’s writing." Moses Boyd at Rough Trade, reviewed by Joe Boyd and Luke Macpherson.

"Her vocal style is a soft, comforting presence, at once calming and sensual." Andrew Kilpatrick previews Jay Som at The Fleece.

About ready to wash your hands of this year? Our gigs of the weeks will help you steer the course.

"It's music of catharsis and of action. It's what keeps us going." Albert Testani previews the appearance of Sløtface at The Louisiana.

"Dogeyed spend their time onstage looking like they’re thoroughly enjoying themselves." Jon Kean and Luke Macpherson review Dogeyed at The Crofters Rights.