The Swedish artist put on an average show for the youthful crowd at the Albert Hall for his “Stranger Tour”

Performing tracks from her debut solo album, Fake Sugar, Beth Ditto stole the show with grit and Southern charm

The Courteener’s front man comes to Manchester’s Albert Hall this November

The industry influence casts a dark pineapple-shaped cloud over the Indietronica wunderkinds disappointing set, writes Ben Rout

Fun Lovin’ Criminals delivered with a high-energy, thrilling performance at Manchester’s Albert Hall, writes Sophie Billington

Amy Matthews is captivated by Hampshire trio Blaenavon’s breath-taking performance as main support for Indie rockers Sundara Karma sold-out show at the Albert hall

Messy, chaotic, dangerous, and something we don’t see enough of anymore: It’s classic Peter Doherty

White Lies play a divine set at the Albert Hall, but their bombast and lack of nuance leaves Ben Lomax looking for a higher power

Bugzy Malone gets a hero’s welcome bringing grime to the Albert Hall, writes Harrison Kersey

After a kaleidoscopic performance, KT Tunstall is certainly no shrinking violet, concludes Jeni Lambert

The Kills thrill the Albert Hall with an electrifying rock show, writes Mattea Bubalo

From sold-out arenas to atmospheric basements, this Freshers’ guide shows what Manchester’s array of venues has to offer

Bloc Party could be poised for a comeback despite band chemistry being questionable

More fun live than on record, showing a flair for the dramatic. Get a better producer, Rebekah Shaw tells Half Moon Run.

Dixon and Âme’s set was brilliantly intense. Rarely is such heavy techno so interesting