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Club: Hi Ku presents Graeme Park

On a night of difficult circumstances, Hi Ku prove their adeptness as promoters and host a good party

Album: Toy – Join The Dots

Toy’s new album drags you to place that would probably grow dull very soon

Album: A Day To Remember – Common Courtesy

If you love ADTR, you’ll love Common Courtesy, but if you’re looking for something fresh, look elsewhere

Live: Noah and the Whale

Noah and the Whale please their fans with a free, request driven gig

Live: Farao

Farao is captivating, though lacking in substance without her backing band

Live: Falcons

Falcons proves especially electric

Live: The Dismemberment Plan

The Plan return to the UK following their first LP release since 2001

Live: Haim / Saint Raymond

Haim’s catchy yet unique brand of indie pop finds you hard-pressed not to be dancing

Live: Albert Hammond Jr.

The songs’ angular, new wave stylings generally translated well into a live setting

Live: Emily Wells

Wells’ smooth use of loop pads and pedals and her ability on a multitude of instruments was impressive

Interview & Live: The Virginmarys

Ruby Hoffman talks with The Virginmarys about their recently released debut album, the importance of live music and the best Travelodge they’ve ever stayed in

Club: Triangular & Heavy Rain presents Jacques Greene

Greene proves himself to be as adept a DJ as he is a producer

Live: Fenech Soler / NYPC

Fenech Soler and NYPC have Gorilla dancing all night

Album: Eska – Gatekeeper EP

A fantastic listen for those who wish for a return to lost musical sincerity.

Live: San Cisco

San Cisco perform a fun set but their performance lacks edge.

Live: Gary Numan

Electronic pioneer Gary Numan continues to reinvent and challenge

Live: Young Kato / The Propellers

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.

Live: Ghostpoet

Ghostpoet transforms his songs in a live setting to mesmerizing effect

Album: Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP 2

Shady’s back, tell a friend…

Live: iTCH

iTCH performs a confident set on his first solo tour