Breton: War Room Stories – review

London quintet Breton have swapped their hip-hop leanings for a strings-and-synths sound on their dancefloor-friendly second album, writes Tshepo Mokoena

Neneh Cherry: Blank Project – review

Those who only know Neneh Cherry's pop hits might be surprised by this decidedly leftfield album, but it's a bold work that suits her well, writes Alexis Petridis

Poliça; Bill Callahan – review

Poliça sound better in your head than live, while Bill Callahan's unflinching songs gain their own weather systems, writes Kitty Empire

Rudimental – review

Joined by a robust supporting cast – including Prince's new BFF Lianne La Havas – the London quartet deliver a ramshackle yet oddly cohesive sold-out party, writes Caroline Sullivan

Maxïmo Park – review

Tyneside's dynamic indie giants add an electronic twist to their latest songs, served up with their trademark wit and energy, writes Mark Beaumont

Young Fathers: Dead – review

This Edinburgh-based trio stir up a globalised, magpie-ish stew of hip-hop, electronica and leftfield pop that partly recalls the pioneering spirit of Massive Attack, writes Alexis Petridis