Autumn’s looking brilliant for gigs in the city, and this avant-R&B singer visiting the Kazimier is no exception. Though the current wave of DJs and artists co-opting R&B is occasionally a little trying, there’s a….

Occupying the sweet spot somewhere between Stina Nordenstam and Laurie Anderson (we’d say Kate Bush, but which mildly kooky female performer isn’t compared to Ms Bush?) is the off-kilter loveliness of Julia Holter. With her….

Trick or treat? Well, this one’s a treat. Bird, Lovecraft and loads more all head up a Hallowe’en-tastic evening by local promoters Everisland.

As part of Homotopia, Britain’s greatest living painter (in our humble opinion) is given the flashback treatment: Hockey’s scratchy, urgent and deeply personal early works show an artist grappling with demons and desires (11 October….

She’s back, with the best set of songs she’s had in, like, years. And, while there’s considerably less of her these days, she can still belt ‘em out. This tour, Moyet promises, will eschew the….

“Ladies and gentlemen, peasants and paupers, the spirit of rebirth is brewing, the kanaval awaits… Cast off your shadows, abandon your beliefs, commune with yourselves, commune with the gods, for a night of the ridiculous….

Read an interview with the play’s director - and win tickets to see Crime and Punishment at the Liverpool Playhouse

Bella Union rarely put a foot wrong - so it’s good to see their impressive track record continue with new signings MONEY. And yes, they’re from Manchester. Everyone who’s a bit good these days seems….

Support the support - for that’s where you’ll see many of the city’s best, and hardest working bands doing the circuit. Plus, you get more bang for your buck, and stay one step ahead of….

With their wide-screen sonic templates and Seattle grit, some say Shabazz Palaces represent the bright new future of hip-hop. We say they’re this good because they ain’t forgotten their history. The collective is the work….