Lady Gaga’s new album is a Wild West shock to the Little Monsters’ systems, writes Alexandra Bickell

Hana Kelly bids a sad farewell to Two Door Cinema Club’s former glory on their third LP

An energetic, pitch-perfect performance is the perfect gift from the Danish singer to her enthralled audience, writes Tara Bharadia

Stockport’s Blossoms appear thoroughly uninterested by the prospect of a sold-out show at the Academy—so why should the crowd feel differently, asks Meg Roberts

Sundara Karma are more than teenage icons – their fizzy pop is a perfect escape from the encroaching Mancunian autumn, writes Meg Roberts

Never one to be ostentatious, Jessy Lanza’s subtle second album flirts with R&B and Chicago house on a brilliant pop album that leans towards the dancefloor

30 years into their career, Pet Shop Boys remain one of the most influential pop groups of all time and Super holds up a mirror to today’s pop scene to show it

An intimate and captivating performance from the New York gloom-rockers

The connection between the twins translates beautifully into their music

Jacob Bernard-Banton looks back on MGMT’s indie smash-hit debut and reflects that it’s all just tie-dye headbands and glitter

Taylor Swift turns to the 80s for inspiration on her fifth outing

The era of excess wasn’t a total disaster

Tommy Wright, lead vocalist of the band, spoke afterwards about the theme of ‘celebration’ that has gone into the writing of his band’s songs, but an element of that was definitely missing.

Ireland, The Voice and why The Script owe their fame to The Potato Famine.

What exactly is pop? Is Pop associated with a certain era? Tom Ingham takes a look

This week won’t make history but ‘How Do You Do’ and ‘It’s Only Love’ are pop at its best!