Charli xcx review – feral masterclass in pop presence heralds Brat winter
The star brings hedonistic energy to this arena show, reviving the rush of her 2024-dominating sixth album with sweaty, stage-licking abandon
Anohni review – uniquely gifted interpreter pays homage to mentor Lou Reed
On this special night, Anohni reveals her rarely heard talents as a covers artist as she expands the boundaries and musicality of beloved – and obscure – Reed songs
Zayn review – shy star lets his hypnotic vocals do the talking
Malik sips tea and hesitantly delivers an intimate, accomplished set – and pays tribute to former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne
MJ Lenderman review – a shooting star from the American south
Showcasing new album Manning Fireworks, the North Carolina indie rising star seals his reputation as a slacker guitar hero who knows exactly what he’s doing
Poppy Ajudha: Poppy review – frank lyrics elevate soulful, funky love songs
The singer-songwriter cycles through many moods, finding hope and complication in her search for love and meaning
Troye Sivan review – Melbourne ‘home cumming’ is unabashedly horny, but over too soon
After sweeping the Aria awards the night before, Sivan turned the outdoor venue into a steamy, sweaty club, on a tour that continues through November
Father John Misty: Mahashmashana review – modern life is still rubbish, yet still beautifully essayed
The singer-songwriter sticks to apocalyptic first principles on his sixth album, couching contemporary chaos in soaring ballads and discofied yacht rock
MJ Lenderman review – songs of solace and goofy poetry from lauded indie darling
The North Carolina musician and his band comfort the crowd with a set of smart, beguiling songs played with skill and camaraderie
Shed Seven review – enduring Britpoppers are still going for gold
Despite scoring two No 1 albums this year, the band remain charmingly self-effacing on this 30th anniversary tour
Laurie Anderson: Ark: United States V review – portrait of America is a multimedia mess
A mix of beat poetry, opera, communal screaming, TikTok and tai chi, Anderson’s state-of-the-nation work is occasionally poignant but mostly baffling
Poppy: Negative Spaces review – screams and sweetness as metalcore meets loungecore
On her sixth album, the multi-genre star seems to be having an identity crisis – but amid the industrial guitars and synthpop, she clearly trusts her own instincts
Magdalena Bay review – alien electro-pop adventure could go further
Lead singer Mica Tenenbaum bounces around with huge and winning energy, promising great, dramatic things we never quite reach
Bob Dylan review – melancholy, reflective, but still utterly unpredictable
He may be well into his ninth decade but his seasoned sidemen are still racing to keep up with mercurial twists on new and old songs
Beabadoobee review – singer-songwriter cautiously ups the rock ante
She continues to draw on a huge range of styles but, for all her self-doubt, there’s a new swagger developing in her live set
The Corrs review – family folk-poppers surprise with grit, grunge and gothic drama
The Irish band rip their wispy image apart with thunderous drums, crunchy guitars and full-throated vocals from an energetic Andrea Corr