Lisa Wright

A revitalising shake-up, or an elephants' graveyard for dadrock DJs?

The Magic Whip at once sounds completely Blur, but completely current.

Vibrant and vital, by rights tonight should be a small step to total pop domination.

Still difficult to see where Marina's collage of influence fits in pop's spectrum.

Arcade Fire member delivers fun solo debut with smart songwriting and humour.

Essentially a glorified victory lap crossed with a good excuse for a piss-up.

He proves that, in terms of repertoire, no other current popstar can touch him.

A record that's likely to send Ware catapulting into the big leagues.

Interwoven soundscapes that seem unfathomably complex yet strangely accessible.

It's more Johnny Borrell recruiting Zazou than Blur shunning Britpop.

Even in 2014, the music industry is nowhere near a level playing field.

Robbie's set really does swing both ways.

We stop by one of the band's warm-up shows to find out.

The festival in its expanded form bowls a near-on strike in Victoria Park.

When they run with what they do best, they're the lairy masters of pumped-up fun.

It's enough to keep the rest of the music world on their toes.

Sheffield band impress at the first of two massive outdoor shows in the capital.

Courtney has the sheer force of personality to keep the ship afloat.

Including Jungle, Fat White Family and Telegram.

Were it not for Li's soaring vocal, it would all sound a little middle-aged.

From David Bowie to One Direction, get the lowdown of Record Store Day essentials this year.

No-one is in any doubt that Justin does, indeed, still run this bitch.

In the face of adversity, the band have just about pulled it out of the bag.

Not as chirpy as its predecessor, but it's richer and far better for it.