Ichiko Aoba
susurrating vocal is mesmerising
Queen's HallAoba's dreamy set soothes more than the soul
Sarah Howells/22 August 2023
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The Threepenny Opera
Seductively staged 20th-century classic is as powerful as ever
Matthew Herbert
The Horse brings the singular artist's conceptual prowess to life in a thrilling stage show
22 September 2023
The Cinematic Orchestra
Man with a Movie Camera
The shapeshifting group bring their famous 2003 soundtrack to life with riveting visuals
JOHN (TIMESTWO)
A Life Diagrammatic
Third album from the two Johns has plenty of bark, but could use a little more bite
Tirzah
The genre-shifting singer produces an immersive experience full of confidence
9 September 2023
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Deeper
Careful!
Chicago band take their first tentative steps out of the post-punk box
Aca-Villa: The Love Island Musical
Just when you thought they’d run out of Love Island spin-offs...
Spellling
Spellling & the Mystery School
Singular art pop songwriter reimagines her back-catalogue with lush, orchestral accompaniment
Nai Barghouti & Khalil Khoury At The Hub
A luscious sweepingly eclectic musical feast