Vampire Weekend and Janelle Monáe – review

Alexandra Palace, LondonIf pop music were a school, Vampire Weekend and Janelle Monáe would be near the top of the class, gaining extra credit for drama club and diction. Though they are hardly identical, they both aspire to make music that is clever and accessible, ensuring that one quality doesn't get in the way of the other. Seeing them in a venue this size is a good sign.Atlanta-based singer Monáe has been touring like a Trojan for the last six months, and it shows. She's acquired horn pla...

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