La Roux is still making catchy, melodic and entertaining electro-pop and she still has a majestic ginger quiff

Boddika spins a dark and pummelling set

Alyssa Vongapai talks to Little Dragon about collaborations, the meaning of life, and taking techno to a desert island

Stephen Miller questions the current lack of creative inspiration in music

Stephen Miller challenges the charitable exploits of Bob Geldof

Barrence Whitfield & The Savages fall just short of creating magic

Trail of Dead live up to their fearsome reputation with a manic live show

Deer Tick’s set is full of character, laughter and ear-busting rock

Neil Young’s 35th album feels middle of the road compared to his impressive past output

Passenger serenaded a packed crowd with his collection of honest, heartfelt music

Even though I’m not a rebellious and anger-filled teen any more, witnessing the band live reignited a spark in me

Win a pair of tickets

Hopeless Caddies upstaged by Jaya the Cat

Folk singer-songwriter Luke Daniels gives in intimate performance at The Castle Hotel

The Brooklyn rock and rollers put their minimalist instrumentation to loud, effective use

Little Dragon make the Albert Hall magical and exciting

Stephen Miller breaks the ice on penguins in advertisement

Rise Against sound unique and fresh

Jameson embraces a variety of different styles of music, yet at the same time he maintains a folk infusion in every track

Citca Waves play some real barn-storming indie anthems