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The great Nikolai Lugansky shows off his aristocratic melancholy, plus the best of December’s classical concerts
The otherworldly pianist wrapped his audience in a mood of romantic contemplation at the Wigmore Hall
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Charli XCX: Brat winter has arrived – and it’s a super party
The star, who defined the summer with her album’s messy ethos, delivered a masterclass on how to sustain a cultural moment
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Zayn Malik, O2 Academy Leeds: A touching ‘love you bro’ tribute to Liam Payne
The former One Direction star kicked off his first ever solo tour, showcasing his sensual balladry – let down by a lack of stagecraft
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Boybands Forever, review: inside the dark underbelly of pop’s glory days
This new BBC Two documentary is a great trip down memory lane – but as the likes of Robbie Williams attest, it wasn’t all parties and riches
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Ice Spice: proof that hype is no match for musical depth
Breathlessly racing through her bubblegum-hued hits, you couldn’t help but feel short-changed by the viral rapper’s 45-minute set
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The Cult: Great band, great theatrics, shame about the setlist
The British heavy rockers took too long to get going on Monday night, but once they did, the room came thrillingly alive
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Radio 3 Unwind: turning classical music into calming mindfulness mush
This new 24/7 stream dedicated to chill-out music may well find a big audience – but it could spell doom for the station long-term
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Bob Dylan, review: There’s still lots to celebrate despite the veteran star’s shuffling and wheezing
The rock icon faced heckling at gloriously shambolic Bournemouth performance, but most fans love his eccentric style
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The Cure, review: perversely uplifting in its nihilism and the best thing since their debut
Robert Smith transmutes grief, anxiety, anger and self-doubt in this exhilarating album. Plus: Willie Nelson and Tyler the Creator
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Music by John Williams, review: a feelgood celebration of a Hollywood great
There are no skeletons in the conductor’s cupboard, but it’s worth hearing from the master about the nuts and bolts of his craft
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Falling into the beautiful abyss of Robert Schumann, plus the best of October’s classical concerts
Pairing Schumann chamber works with Bruckner’s immense Fourth Symphony was a fascinating plan that partly came off
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Olivia Rodrigo, Guts World Tour: Reigning princess of pop lays her claim to the throne
The star follows Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s concert films with her own impressive, larger-than-life Netflix spectacle
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The Pretenders: why is the great Chrissie Hynde not touring Wembley?
The rockers delivered a superb gig at the London Palladium – but they should be playing at the biggest stadiums and arenas in the world?
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Alice Cooper: The evergreen heavy rocker gets intimate
At 76, the veteran showman is as flamboyant and as popular as ever, and this Hammersmith Apollo gig yet again hit the bull’s-eye
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The Sound of Philadelphia, Royal Albert Hall: An evening to make the spirits soar
Hit followed hit in this concert celebrating 50 years of Philly Soul, hosted by Lenny Henry
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Joe Jackson: Rock’s perennial Angry Young Man is still full of surprises
This most singular of artists unfurled the bangers early doors at Alexandra Palace – before taking a very different turn
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Dua Lipa, Royal Albert Hall: Elton John joins the disco queen for a slick orchestral spectacular
This impressive one-off show from Lipa, currently Britain’s reigning pop star, displayed her talents in a whole new light
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Kylie Minogue, Tension II: lacks sparkle – but keeps the show chugging along
The Australian pop trooper’s follow-up to the Padam Padam smash is derivative, but secures her reputation as a vintage disco goddess
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Lauryn Hill and the Fugees: The voice still stuns, but her tardiness is getting tedious
This comeback tour, which was already overshadowed by drama, saw an artist armed with five-star songs putting on a rather disappointing show
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Paul Heaton, The Mighty Several, review: The bittersweet sound of a disappearing England
Paul Heaton’s first album without Jacqui Abbott in a decade is a bit of a musical picnic, but his charming Northern wryness remains intact
