Live Reviews

Primavera Sound 2024 review: a fun, freeing festival like no other

Back with another stacked line-up, the Spanish weekender is a celebration of individuality and some of the most electrifying artists around

English Teacher live in London: art-rock champs keeping indie out of the swamp

The Leeds indie heroes deliver an emotional victory lap for 'This Could Be Texas'

Nicki Minaj live in London: ever-polarising rap iconoclast comes back fighting

Following a recent arrest and a bumpy start to her UK tour, the Trinidadian-born rapper hits back with an often-brilliant stage show

Jane’s Addiction live in London: the alt-rock icons make an explosive return to the UK

May 27, The Roundhouse: Back with their classic line-up and eight years after they last played in the country, the '90s legends prove that they're still a force to be reckoned with

Laufey live in London: an exquisite evening of pure musical excellence

A special milestone for Laufey and an utterly spellbinding performance for fans ushers in a promising new era

Elbow live in Manchester: a belated, but brilliant opening of the Co-Op Live

After three weeks of chaos and delays, tonight Elbow are the first act to play Co-Op Live, the UK’s biggest arena with a capacity...

Olivia Rodrigo live in London: quite possibly 2024’s most fun tour

The 'Guts' tour rolls into the UK with a show so exciting, you’d be sick to your stomach to have missed it

Kacey Musgraves live in London: a spellbinding smash

The country crossover star’s show in the capital gives new life to her recent material. Read the NME review

Shabaka live in London: jazz pioneer impresses in a beautiful new chapter

The London-based artist proves he can do it just as good on the flutes after quitting the saxophone

Good Neighbours live in London: TikTok stars spin obvious influences into heartfelt anthems

The duo may make no bones about referencing their favourite bands, but their warm, familiar indie sound connects when they truly let loose