Lewis Capaldi chats about his rocket to success, an upcoming tour, and doing things at his pace

In a fiery display of funk and soul, Mr Jukes brought magic to Manchester Academy 2

Sophie Billington is blasted into space as she reports from Sun Ra Arkestra’s tenure at Band on the Wall

After its record breaking two-year run in the West End, this sensational soul musical comes to the Palace Theatre with a knock-out cast and electrifying atmosphere

In his memory, Tara Bharadia looks over the career and impact of the groundbreaking songwriter

The Italian soul singer seems awkward and lost in translation in a disappointing show, writes Hugh Morris

Process is an emotionally bare and richly compelling debut album, writes Tara Bharadia

Geographical metaphors abound in a strong selection of tracks released in the last week, by Joe Casson

Childish Gambino confidently trades rap for funk with his latest release, writes James Gill

Despite some indications that Abel Tesfaye can supply the poetry and melodies he offered so effortlessly in previous work, he appears to have bitten off more than he can chew this time around

The electro-soul duo have come a long way in a short time, and it’s hard not to watch HONNE perform and not fall in love, writes Tara Bharadia

Her sister may have beaten her to the finish line, but Solange Knowles’ effort is more cohesive and understated

James Blake’s 76 minute epic lives up to it’s title, channelling shades of love and loss with extraordinary clarity, through vibrant and varied instrumentals

Lauryn Hill’s live set proved to be frustrating and fascinating in equal measure

Dan Jones takes a look at the album that shot soul icon Otis Redding to the top of the charts in 1965.