Country-tinged lesbian singer-songwriter, famously signed by Chris Blackwell to…

Country-tinged lesbian singer-songwriter, famously signed by Chris Blackwell to Island in the late ’80s, who does a uniquely spiritual brand of Americana.

The headlining and exceedingly groovy hairies from backwoods Tennessee continue to…

The headlining and exceedingly groovy hairies from backwoods Tennessee continue to prove they can rock the pants off an enormous crowd.

Hollywood actress turned sweat-drenched, lycra-clad rawk star returns; here …

Hollywood actress turned sweat-drenched, lycra-clad rawk star returns; here playing from her four records.

NY punk icon Deborah Harry – she of the distinctive, glass-like…

NY punk icon Deborah Harry – she of the distinctive, glass-like voice – and her ageing lads deliver their perfect pop classics.

Sprawling Toronto collective (up to 19 members at one point!) who have …

Sprawling Toronto collective (up to 19 members at one point!) who have previously featured Feist and members of Stars, Do Make Say Think and Metric.

Jack White’s other ‘other’ band, comprised of Alison Mosshart from The Kills…

Jack White’s other ‘other’ band, comprised of Alison Mosshart from The Kills, QOTSA man Dean Fertita and The Raconteurs’ Jack Lawrence.

Dope-promoting LA veterans Cypress Hill return delivering equal parts nasal hip …

Dope-promoting LA veterans Cypress Hill return delivering equal parts nasal hip hop and nu-metal from the 20-year-long back catalogue including their first LP in six years ‘Rise Up’. Support from Watford’s scarily intense,…

Ruddy-faced Tom Chaplin and co, peddling their anthemic and emotionally charged, …

Ruddy-faced Tom Chaplin and co, peddling their anthemic and emotionally charged, student-friendly alt.rock/electro pop. Here plugging latest (fourth) album ‘Night Train’.

San Diego grunge survivors return to the UK for the first time…

San Diego grunge survivors return to the UK for the first time since the band split in 2003.

Supremely accomplished, utterly engaging, politico-personal pop singer/songwriter of an …

Supremely accomplished, utterly engaging, politico-personal pop singer/songwriter of an occasionally breezy, boho-jazz bent returns.