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DeVotchKa, ICA, London, July 17th

inthenews.co.uk's Chris O'Toole is blown away by the multi-instrumental, genre-spanning fourpiece.

The Peth, Hoxton Bar & Grill, July 10th

inthenews.co.uk's Jamie Reid checks out Rhys Ifans in musician mode as he takes to the stage with the Peth.

Bryn Christopher, Soho Revue Bar, July 9th

inthenews.co.uk's David Hewitt is impressed by rising soul star Bryn Christopher making his bid for the top.

Pivot and White Denim at Cargo, July 3rd

inthenews.co.uk's James Cooper witnesses ambient experimentals and garage rock in east London.

Paris Is Burning on Ladyhawke's debut single

Taking her name from an obscure 80s fantasy film electro-pop princess Ladyhawke releases her new single Paris Is Burning through Modular Recordings at the end of June.

Jay Sean wants to Stay in this brave new world

Touted as the UK's answer to Ne-Yo by Touch magazine Jay Sean is back with new single Stay from his smash hit album My Own Way.

Brit and Alex: Ready to unleash their 'melting pop'

Singer-songwriter siblings Brit and Alex will be releasing their debut album during the summer through Interscope Records.

Royworld, London Forum, June 4th

inthenews.co.uk's Rebecca Heath checks out the rising AOR stars in the capital.

Brigade, Islington Academy, May 29th

inthenews.co.uk's Lewis Bazley sees Will Simpson's Brigade laying down the gauntlet to his brother's band.

Noah and the Whale, Leeds, June 2nd

inthenews.co.uk's Ed Brown is charmed by the likeability of nu-folk hopefuls Noah and the Whale.

Leon Jean Marie - from support to stadiums

East Londoner Leon Jean Marie releases his debut album Bent Out Of Shape at the end of June.

Rascals aim to repeat Puppets' success

With their debut mini-album Rascalize out this month, the Rascals unleash their dark, 60s-tinged indie pop.

Pop-electro fusion from new five-piece Electric Dolls

Meet the Electric Dolls, five feisty lasses who have busy touring and performing up and down the UK over the last few months.

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Islington, May 26th

inthenews.co.uk's Lewis Bazley is disappointed by a crowd with no sense of their own history at Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' debut London show.

Kaki King readies a vengeful debut

Singer-songwriter Kaki King is due to release her new album Dreaming Of Revenge on June 30th.