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The Wombats bring their winning charm and wild tunes to a rapturous O2 Arena. 

Throughout the set, Swims had a variety of outfits that reflected the exhilarating theatrics of his dynamic and always-evolving act.

Pastel are a band on the rise. A shoegaze band many compared to Oasis and they deliver with a confident, laddish swagger that’s far beyond their years on the final night of their tour at the Dome in Tufnell Park. Revelling in confidence and bravado that bands double their size and years struggle to match.

You don’t come to RØRY shows to have a good time, and fans of her music will know this by now. You come to her gigs to have your heart broken over and over again, an emotional catharsis, and that’s what she delivered on in a packed night at the 02 Kentish Town.

Nieve Ella stuns a sold-out New Century Hall with a performance that solidifies her status as one of the best rising artists around.

Franz Ferdinand dazzle with their irresistible indie disco at Shepherd’s Bush  Empire.

One of the UK’s best singer-songwriters traded in the gravitas and glamour of Wembley for the incredible intimacy of 100 Club, all for charity — speaking of which, text HOPE to 70123 to donate £10 to War Child!

On a surprisingly crisp evening, as the final hours of February bid the UK adieu, the O2 Forum in Kentish Town played host to a pop punk show that promised to be pretty darn close to perfect.

It’s been seven years of hard work, but Biig Piig got to celebrate her debut album 11:11 with a sold-out show at London’s Roundhouse on Thursday. 

Being Dead delight Moth Club with their psychedelic jams.

Circa Waves ride the crest of their success at Brixton.

The Heavy Heavy are a band that can go full into rock concert mode when they want to and they brought back the 60s nostalgia for the night.

Dublin-based artist, Skinner, banished the midweek blues on Wednesday by bringing his high-energy chaos to London’s Shacklewell Arms. 

Brixton Academy can’t Cage the Elephant.

Two songs into headlining The O2, James Blunt joked “it’s all downhill from here”, but the emotional slalom of ‘Back to Bedlam’ carried the crowd through a special Sunday night.

Snow Patrol proved they're more than just their greatest hits  at the 02; showing why they've kept the staying power all these years where others have failed.

Dublin band Inhaler offer more than a shred of light in the middle of the winter blues, as they kick off the first of two sold-out nights at Brixton Academy on Thursday. 

KAWALA bid farewell to Manchester with a breath taking performance at New Century Hall.

Rise Against with L.S. Dunes and Spiritual Cramp at O2 Brixton – A night of cathartic release, too long in the making.

The Roundhouse became JPEGMAFIA country for a night.

Thrash metal titans Slipknot bring their debut album anniversary tour to Manchester for a show that threatens to shake the new arena to its foundations.

The Twang stunned Liverpool’s O2 Academy with a performance of hit album ‘Jewellery Quarter’ in full.

One of the most anticipated tours of the year had finally come to fruition after months upon months of waiting.

Sundara Karma closed the book on their indie pop journey with their final ever show at Kentish Town Forum on Sunday night.

On a rainy Thursday night in Brixton, Remi Wolf arrived to ensure her audience couldn’t tell the difference between the sweat and rain on their clothes. 

It’s a band that recognise the need to embrace life and energy as it is in their form – playful, uplifting and joyful.

Complete with laser pigeons and technicolour bras, non-stop party patrons Confidence Man champion unbridled rave at Bristol Beacon.

Idles bring their menacing energy on a colossal night at Ally Pally.

2000s indie-pop sensation Kate Nash took to the stage at KOKO, the beautiful musical palace of Camden, for a show that proved to be both celebratory and rousing in equal measure.

Critically-acclaimed musician and songwriter Jamie Cullum brought a night of fun and showmanship to London when he played the Royal Festival Hall as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.