Deacon Blue review – Scottish hitmakers are more poignant and potent than ever
Still an arena-filling prospect long after their late-80s heyday, the veteran band bring political bite and pop prowess to a crowd-pleasing set
Busted vs McFly review – millennial ‘rivals’ let the pop-rock punches fly
The boybands go toe-to-toe with their catchy teenage anthems – and after a hefty 90-minute bout of greatest hits McFly just about edge it on points
Post Malone review – megawatt charisma and anthemic hooks from an irresistibly genial outlaw
Though his slick country is more Jon Bon Jovi that Johnny Cash, there’s only one artist who could unite rock, rap and twang with such effortless panache
Joy Crookes: Juniper review – sadness made sublime by streetwise soul and snappy wit
Four years ago, the south Londoner’s star was on the rise with her debut Skin – then she vanished. Now, she’s back with shimmering sounds and cleverly unsentimental lyrics, plus explosive cameos by Vince Staples and Kano
Mark William Lewis: Mark William Lewis review – A24’s first musical signing’s cinematic south London scenes
Haunting harmonica and poetic banality add to the Londoner’s spookily sonorous baritone to create a hypnotically familiar yet ineffably fresh album
Ed Sheeran: Play review – subcontinental sounds and shards of darkness – but still unmistakably him
Despite embracing Indian and Persian sounds, Sheeran’s eighth album goes back to basics after two records of muted melancholy – albeit with some surprising undercurrents
Belinda Carlisle review – gleeful veteran lassoes devoted audience with ageless hits
Rattling through her 80s hits the singer is clearly revelling in the nostalgia – in a showcase that makes her a strong candidate for the Glastonbury legends slot
Justin Bieber: Swag II review – more filler with an occasional pop killer
Part two of Bieber’s seventh album adds very little: it’s largely bland pop with glimpses of quality thanks to a buzzy supporting cast including Dijon and Bakar
Jade: That’s Showbiz Baby! review – former Little Mix star thrives in chaos on an idiosyncratic debut
Jade Thirlwall offers a wild ride through electroclash, Eurovision drama and emotive synth-pop – albeit one she can’t quite maintain for a whole album
Lewis Capaldi review – an emotional return to the spotlight for pop’s most heart-on-sleeve star
The singer announces he is thrilled to begin his first tour since taking time off for his mental health, but is visibly nervous and at one moment breaks into tears
Suede: Antidepressants review – edgy post-punk proves reunited Britpoppers remain on the up
Great 10th albums are rare – but that is exactly what the band’s killer riffs, eerie atmosphere and midlife reflections achieve
Big Thief: Double Infinity review – folk-rock perfection will restore your faith in humanity
Classic melodies, spring water acoustics and pared-back poeticism about living in the moment fill Adrianne Lenker and co’s latest with life
David Byrne: Who Is the Sky? review – great songs, if you can withstand the wacky jokes and miaowing
His last album was criticised for being too upbeat during Trump 1.0 but became a phenomenal live show, and the Talking Heads frontman remains sunny – almost to a fault
End of the Road review – from industrial rackets to pristine folk, festivals don’t get more varied or vital
Full of warmth despite the rain, highs include Mexico City experimentalists Titanic and Vermont songwriter Lily Seabird’s gorgeously open-hearted voice
Gorillaz review – after 25 years, Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s cartoon band are still riveting and relevant
Dressed like a vicar, Albarn leads his band – joined by a choir, a string quartet, De La Soul and more – in renewing Demon Days’ downbeat drama