Music
By Londonist

The Barbican Plays With Beck's Song Reader

If you can't get tickets for the concert, there's a free exhibition on the night.
By Doron

"We're Still Learning": EDITORS Return With A New Album And London Show

EDITORS launch their new album with a live show and a chat to Londonist.
By JFarinha

In Pictures: Yoko Ono's Meltdown Festival

A few snaps from the Southbank Centre festival.
By Zoe Craig

Al Fresco Music, Theatre And Film At The More London Free Festival

London's longest free summer festival is back for another year.
By Lise Smith

Along The Silk Road At artsdepot, Finchley

An international cast brings Marco Polo's travels to life through poetry, music and dance.

Win A Silent Drum Kit From Yamaha Music London

See the science of silence in action on Saturday afternoon (sponsored post).
By Ruth Hargreaves

A Trio Of South London Festivals

Crystal Palace Overground Festival, Sydenham Arts Festival and Streatham Festival, all in June/July.
By Doron

"Afternoon Tea Sounds Lovely": We Speak To Kate Boy Who Play Debut London Gig This Week

We interview Kate Boy in advance of the band's debut London gig this week
Music
By Londonist

Peaches Talks Yoko Ono, Pussy Riot And Playing Meltdown

"You once sang 'hair in a mullet, you know you've got to love it'. Do you still stand by those words?"
By Ruth Hargreaves

Trees, Walls and Conflict: The City Of London Festival 2013

An abundance of activities for the Square Mile's annual arts festival.
By Doron

Exclusive: Autoheart Premiere Their New Video For ‘Agoraphobia’

How many London locations can you spot?
By Doron

"There Is More Wonder At The World In This Album": Huw Costin Takes The Londonist Q&A

Huw Costin is releasing a very good new album. Ahead of two live shows in London this month, we corner him for a chat.
By Sam Smith

Walt Disney Opera Enjoys UK Premiere At The London Coliseum

Does The Perfect American make for the perfect opera?
By Jessica Andrews

Filthy MacNasty’s Closes, To Be Replaced By Gastropub

The much-loved music venue smartens up for a foodie crowd.
By helenbabbs

(Rhyming) Theatre Review: The Trench @ The Pleasance

Visual theatre for grown-ups in a storybook style that tackles trench warfare using puppets, animation, music and verse

Sssshhh! Yamaha Music London Present Silent June In Soho

Be amazed by silent instruments at free music events (sponsored post).

By Doron

"I Wanted To Challenge Myself To Write In English": Londonist Meets Ólöf Arnalds

Ólöf Arnalds flies over from Iceland to London for a show in support of her latest album and new single.

By SallyB2

Pole Singing: You Read It Here First

From south London to (near) the South Pole: one man's homage to Scott.
By Chris Lockie

Air Guitars At The Ready Part Two: Three More London Bands To Watch

Check out Whales in Cubicles, Partly Faithful and The Ethical Debating Society.
By johnmcga

Ticket Alert: Soundgarden, Fenech-Soler, Elton John And More

Grunge pioneers Soundgarden play Brixton, plus more gigs on sale this week.
By johnmcga

Ticket Alert: Texas, Paramore, Brendan Benson And More

Some 90s rockers return, plus a whole load of other gigs to choose from.
By M@

Beyond Barbican: Arts Centre Reaches Out Across Town

Acrobatics in a church, a Dalston house made of mirrors, and a festival in the Olympic Park.
By Sam Smith

Bleak, But Effective, Updating Of Berg's Wozzeck From English National Opera

Director Carrie Cracknell makes this early 20th century masterpiece feel as relevant as ever.

By M@

Sound Tracks: Hear Music On The Overground Trains

Gigs galore at venues from Dalston to Peckham along the Overground... and on the trains too.