160. The Pineapple Thief
ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALLS
11 FEBRUARY 2017
★★★☆☆
Prog for people with feelings. And maybe a scientific calculator
161. The Naked and Famous
THE FORUM
14 FEBRUARY 2017
★★★☆☆
A grown-up day out topped by Kiwi synth pop
163. Richard Barbieri
HOXTON HALLS
28 MARCH 2017
★★★★★
One man, his synths, and two lifelong fans who finally caught their white whale
164. The Jesus And Mary Chain
SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE
5 APRIL 2017
★☆☆☆☆
A sonic violation of human rights
165. The Magpie Salute
UNDER THE BRIDGE
13 APRIL 2017
★★★★☆
A joyous blues rock revival that made believers of us all
166. Deafheaven
KOKO
21 APRIL 2017
★★★★☆
Beauty, brutality, and enlightenment, with distortion
167. Bob Dylan
WEMBLEY ARENA
8 MAY 2017
★★★☆☆
The bard still confounds, enchants and mutters his way through history
168. Blackfield
ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALLS
26 MAY 2017
★★★☆☆
A night of desolation and melodic heartbreak. Prog-pop for grown-ups
169. Seu George
ROYAL ALBERT HALL
30 MAY 2017
★★★☆☆
A tender, soulful celebration of Bowie’s spirit
170. Depeche Mode
LONDON STADIUM
3 JUNE 2017
★★★★☆
A masterclass in dark glamour and emotional gymnastics
172. Thunder Pussy
UNDERWORLD CAMDEN
9 JUNE 2017
★★★★☆
Joan Jett meets Led Zeppelin at a feminist poetry reading
173. Royal Blood
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
14 JUNE 2017
★★☆☆☆
Placing a job advert in NME for a third band member needs consideration