Gerard Way review – goodbye to emo

Ex-My Chemical Romance man moves in a new, more artful direction, but he’s determined to take everyone along, writes Dave Simpson

TV on the Radio review – this one is for the fans…

The Brooklyn band’s first London show since the death of their bass player is an evening of tears and cheers, writes Morwenna Ferrier

Dean Blunt: Black Metal review – extraordinary, in a baffling way

Shapeless songs and wordless ‘vocals’ create an experimental exercise in listener provocation, says Michael Hann

TV on the Radio review – an upbeat, punk-infused return from exile

Now based in Los Angeles, TVOTR have a hookier sound, blending punk, electronica and just a dash of sentimentality, says Kate Hutchinson

The final days of CMJ: Girlpool and September Girls impress the crowds

The final leg of the New York music showcase saw insouciant punks, emo revivalists and noise rockers among the bands

Wolf Alice review – restless spirits and disparate sounds

Wolf Alice’s success lies in uniting their multifarious styles with pop melodies and earworm choruses, writes Betty Clarke

Ultimate Painting: Ultimate Painting review – autumnal indie full of perfect melodies

Indie pals Jack Cooper of Mazes and James Hoare of Veronica Falls deliver the best record either has ever played on, writes Michael Hann

Bass Drum of Death: Rip This review – typical but spirited guitar-based delinquency

John Barrett’s fifth album as Bass Drum of Death is full of fairly familiar tilts at rock’n’roll rebellion, but that’s no bad thing, writes Harriet Gibsone

CMJ’s opening night: Amanda X, Dune Rats, J Fernandez, Charly Bliss, Roomrunner

In his first report from New York’s music showcase, Brad Nelson sees some mammalian Australians, geometric indie rockers and experiences densely joined grooves from Baltimore

Thurston Moore: The Best Day review – recalls prime Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth founder Thurston Moore sounds replenished on this fine solo set, writes Kitty Empire

Tunng/Diagrams review – birthday jitters and gifts that keep giving

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of indie label Full Time Hobby brings electro-folk moments to savour, and missed opportunities

Thurston Moore: The Best Day review – former Sonic Youth frontman returns to noise-rock

The alt-rock godfather recruits My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth personnel for his noisy, vaguely angry new album, writes Harriet Gibsone

Ben Howard: I Forget Where We Were review – indie-folk singer finds his darker side

Ben Howard has hitherto seemed to be firmly at the mellow, safe end of indie-folk, but his new album goes to some intriguing new places, writes Michael Hann

Sleater-Kinney: Start Together review – a seven-album box set of punk power

Alexis Petridis: Sleater-Kinney began as an abrasive riot-grrrl side project but ended up as one of America’s most acclaimed rock bands – and they still sound ferociously great today

Foxygen: …And Star Power review – California duo in self-indulgent mood on third LP

The quality on Foxygen’s new double album is too thin to warrant its running time, writes Phil Mongredien