Barbican, LondonThis one-off show, co-curated by Squeeze founder Chris Difford, had a weighty title, as if it were attempting to provide a definitive overview of London's musical history to rival Peter Ackroyd's magisterial biography of the city. But... more info

Colston Hall, BristolIn maturity, Alexander Scriabin became a law unto himself; so hearing his early Piano Concerto in F sharp minor is a valuable reminder of his indebtedness to Chopin. And in the latter's anniversary year, Peter Jablonski's perform... more info

Nine-minute duet with Beyonce already being touted by some as successor to Michael Jackson's ThrillerWith some grunts, G-strings, heavy product placement and an enormous amount of hype, the 21st century's take on feminism and social commentary arrive... more info

This rapper is hailed in the US as a fast-rising urban legend, but his music hardly bowls you over with lyrical or musical inventionHometown: New Orleans.The lineup: Timothy Elpadaro Thedford (vocals, production).The background: Just when we'd got us... more info

Grime MCs rapping about Chris Ofili paintings? If it challenges white, middle-aged art critics then it can only be a good thingThe art world thrives on the reactions of critics. Sensationalist work damned as "gratuitous" or "pretentious" is what make... more info

It's not been a happy few months for fans of outsider music. A trio of tragic deaths – Vic Chesnutt, Jay Reatard and Mark Linkous – illustrates that being blessed with the abililty to make great art often comes with a price. I wrote a short tribu... more info

The prog-rock band's court win against their record label is a vindication of the album as a creative formatThey don't often look cheery in photos – and at least two of them can barely stand to be in the same room – but Pink Floyd have a lot to c... more info

Lady Gaga has out-sexied the entire world and for this crime she's landed in a semi-nudist jail. Luckily she has a well-known brand of mobile, and her friend Beyoncé, on hand to helpMy Name is LADEEE GAGA! And I am THE BIGGEST POP STAR IN THE WORLD,... more info

The UK music industry is responsible for around 540,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year, according to researchers from the UK and US. From Environmentalresearchweb, part of the Guardian Environment NetworkEach year the UK music industry is ... more info

Proposal to close digital new-music station brings strong response, with further 624 complaints over Asian NetworkThe BBC has received nearly 8,000 complaints about the decision to close its digital radio station BBC 6 Music.6 Music, along with the B... more info