It seems summer is officially over now (though it seems to have never properly arrived really…), and with that the early autumn tours start to make an appearance. First on Monday night are two bands that are playing at this weekend’s Connect festival, Modest Mouse and the Polyphonic Spree. American band Modest Mouse play the Forum, with standing tickets sold out, but still with seats available at £18.50 each. The Spree brings their triumphant show......

Reasonably quiet week, with a lot of the big gigs and tours already on sale this week. Tickets for Editors UK jaunt went on sale earlier today, with two dates at Brixton Academy on Monday and Tuesday 8th and 9th October. Pink plays Brixton Academy on Wednesday 15th August for a step down from her usual arena shows. Calvin Harris is bringing his disco show to the Astoria on Tuesday November 13th as part of......

Nobody would have guessed that Stephen Tyler is a mere 59 years old judging by his performance at last night’s Hyde Park Calling finale with Aerosmith headlining a day of stellar bands. Strutting around the stage like only he can, Tyler had the audience in the palm of his hand from the opener “Love in an Elevator”. Whilst Aerosmith undoubtedly stole the show, Hyde Park Calling was a three stage festival which showcases the best......

Not had enough opportunity this summer to wear leather trousers and sing along to aging rock stars? Well now's your chance! But believe us, if you can get yourself down to Hyde Park Calling on 23rd and 24th August this will actually be a good thing. Saturday sees Peter Gabriel headlining (are you singing 'Sledgehammer' at your desk too?) and there's a bit of easy listening from Crowded House too. They're supported throughout the......

Another Monday morning, another race to the coveted Londonist album of the week award. So will we be giving it to the new Audioslave album? Perhaps Gorillaz will be deserving. Maybe we'll fall for the latest offering from The Coral. We might even take a wee trip leftfield and bestow it upon Four Tet. Read on dear readers and let Londonist Music guide you alphabetically through this week's essential shopping decision. Audioslave - Out......