The Cure: Songs of a Lost World review – dark, personal and their best since Disintegration
The band are at an artistic peak on their first album in 16 years: movingly melancholic, with a punchy sound to match the lyrics’ emotional impact
Blossoms review – funky indie-pop singalongs (and a 6ft gorilla) send the crowd wild
Blossomsmania is in full force at this cheery, beery gig, which has something of the atmosphere of an indie Last Night of the Proms
Porridge Radio: Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me review – exquisite euphoria through repetition
Emotions run high on the Brighton band’s fourth album as frontwoman Dana Margolin exorcises past relationships
Dua Lipa review – orchestral special boasts Elton John but tips into old-fashioned Eurovision
Accompanied by a 53-piece orchestra and 14-strong choir, the pop superstar forsakes many of her biggest hits to perform the entirety of her coolly received new album
Japandroids: Fate & Alcohol review – Canadian duo’s bittersweet breakup record
Brian King and David Prowse’s guitar-drums combo enjoys one last hurrah with tracks ranging from bluesy epics to rock romcom
Billie Eilish review – a bravura arena set offers both energy and intimacy
The singer continues a wildly successful year with a major tour that gives fans a fast and furious ride through her biggest hits
Confidence Man: 3AM (La La La) review – joyous escape into the gen X club era
The electro-pop band’s third album is a playful, energetic trip down memory lane, transporting us to Happy Mondays-era Hacienda, vintage New Order and the KLF
Public Service Broadcasting review – Amelia Earhart tribute soars
History-focused band brings live magic to heartfelt songs about the lost aviator and other spirits from a more hopeful age
Becky Hill review – ultimate slow-burn pop star has the crowd on her side
Former vocalist-for-hire gets her own set on the big stage and is at her best when she channels the fun that the audience are having
David Gilmour review – astonishing, goosebump-inducing solos
In between collaborating with Ice-T, selling the rights to the Pink Floyd name and promoting a new album, the veteran musician delivers a stream of unimpeachable classics
The Linda Lindas: No Obligation review – viral LA teen punks are here to stay
The foursome channel their blistering, rage-fuelled energy into a mature second album with hints of Foo Fighters and Olivia Rodrigo
Charli xcx: Brat and It’s Completely Different But Also Still Brat review – her lime-green imperial phase is unstoppable
(Atlantic)Big-name guests abound on a thrilling remix album that takes a glimpse into celebrity’s heart of darkness but makes it transcendently fun and cool
Lauryn Hill and Fugees review – embattled reunion tour turns out to be utterly thrilling
Beef with Pras means he’s not present at the co-headlining blowout, but the remaining duo are enjoyably ragged – and solo, Hill has an almost mythic power
Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken review – country’s newest superstar grapples with fame and addiction
As the gravel-voiced singer achieves mainstream success, his music is moving further from his back-country roots – but the grit in his lyrics lifts it above standard pop fare
Squeeze review – slick pop perfection that refuses to show its age
The band’s 50th anniversary tour gets off to a shaky start when Glenn Tilbrook’s voice begins to go, but their well-oiled musicianship sees them through