Beck: Ride Lonesome review – stunning end to the heartache trilogy of Sea Change and Morning Phase
On his first album in seven years, Beck keeps the quality control extremely high as he surveys mid-50s malaise in the wake of divorce
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts: Second Song review – shaky album occasionally strikes gold
The 80-year-old continues his tireless output, delving into the past for inspiration to variable results – though two lengthy brand-new songs are real showstoppers
Haruomi Hosono: Yours Sincerely review – slight songs with huge hearts from the Japanese pop pioneer
Unpredictable and utterly beguiling, the septuagenarian beloved by Harry Styles brings a hint of mischief to his innocently charming songs
Angine de Poitrine review – mind-boggling math rock mastery from freaky Québécois duo
The brilliantly strange band’s live show is a must-see spectacle powered by glorious noise and wild flair
The Tubs: Hard Life review – indie’s Larry David spins self-loathing into glorious jangle-rock
Britain’s best indie-rockers hold fast to their defiantly old-school sound, slipping wry sideways looks at despair in among hooky melodies that always sound like a good time
Todd Rundgren review – try-anything veteran doesn’t let his freak flag fully fly
The 78-year-old has astonishing range but gets bogged down in middling rock, though later delivers some gorgeous acoustic songs – and a slinky Marvin Gaye cover
Evanescence review – devastating power and range from one of rock’s great vocal talents
The titanic choruses and stormy metal riffs of latest album Sanctuary are the perfect foundation for Amy Lee’s astonishing, skyscraping vocal range
End of the Road festival review – Pulp and CMAT lead indie landmark’s joyous birthday party
Hitting 20, this festival has grown into a warm, genre-hopping powerhouse where fringe experimental acts are greeted as warmly as the star headliners
Katseye review – petulant hyperpop bops from a girl group in crisis
Fans scream ‘eat zucchini’ as if their lives depend on it as the six-piece’s remaining members strut their way through chest-rattling hits, ludicrous bangers and flaccid flops
Adéla: Prima review – Slovakian star smashes the fourth wall to bask in pop’s cynicism and seduction
The 22-year-old is impressively frank about indulging industry sleaze in her pursuit of fame on a debut that puts a distinctive spin on the best of 00s hedonism
Reading and Leeds festival review – post-GCSE blowout shows how dominant dance music now is
Charli xcx and Fontaines DC are spellbinding and there’s an awesome array of genres, but the biggest turnouts are for tech house names like Kettama and Josh Baker
Daisy Chain Fields review – Olivia Rodrigo’s women-led festival is electric amid extreme heat
Performances from Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan and Sarah McLachlan raise $20m for charity yet are marred by poor planning for heatwave
The Waterboys review – Steve Earle joins a gloriously unruly return to Fisherman’s Blues
The Nashville singer-songwriter is among the guests joining Mike Scott for a sprawling, exuberant revue that finds new life in the Waterboys’ rootsy past
Dahi: Black Boy (Alternative) review – Kendrick producer takes the spotlight for all-star guitar celebration
The Grammy winner unites former clients including Lamar and Ravyn Lenae for a playful, dazzling voyage through the guitar’s diversity, from alt-rock to Afrobeat
Green Man review – Wolf Alice, Shame and secret sets keep the Welsh festival’s flame burning
The traditional fire might be banned this year, but festivalgoers are treated by energetic performances by Wolf Alice, Tamikrest and Westside Cowboy