Cordelia Milward discusses the music industry’s growing trend for surprise releases and shock returns

Cordelia Milward reviews Dutch Uncles’ latest offering, following them through their prolonged pursuit of the unconventional

Ronson’s foray into funk is sadly overshadowed by its lead single

Boys Noize delighted with a hard-hitting, genre-bending set

GoGo Penguin are a 2-step ahead of you and the rest of the audience

A new clubbing holiday destination for 2015

Dave Wyndorf chats to the Mancunion ahead of Monster Magnet’s European tour

The Decemberists have finally decided to be themselves on their seventh album

Elizabeth Rushton talks to Slaves about the mainstream, the NME tour and the rise of bedroom producers

Love Inks bring their slow and groovy blend of indie to Soup Kitchen

Metronomy’s live show has come on leaps and bounds

The ‘All About That Bass’ hitmaker impresses with a well-crafted debut

Canadian up-and-comers Alvvays manage to charm their sold-out crowd

The innovative post-folk outfit surprise and delight

Cast bring their UK tour to a close with a commanding, anthemic performance

The Smashing Pumpkins dial back their world-beating ambitions to deliver a solid modern rock album

The Lion and The Wolf’s debut is the perfect accompaniment for a winter’s day

Charlie Sloth’s first mixtape shows UK Hip Hop doesn’t need to be in the shadow of its American counterpart

The psych-rockers’ ‘pop-up gig’ suffers from over-familiarity

The Beautiful South singers celebrate their long and winding back catalogue of hits