Guardian Music — Hot Chip's fourth LP was both ecstatic and eclectic. Crucially, it saw them drop the self-mockery and bare their soulsIn a pop world obsessed with the new, "Band makes amazing music on fourth LP" isn't a headline to excite tastemakers. Hot Chip were ... more info

The Telegraph — Superb showmanship deflected from the Pet Shop Boys' two finger musical techniques and ailing vocals. Rating: * * * more info

Unreality Music — I'm not going to lie, I've been putting this review off for ages, because I first heard it over a month ago, in a tiny portion of about thirty amazing seconds, but I didn't want to rush into a... more info

Guardian Music — Christmas shows, LondonNow that it's December, it's an appropriate time to mention the C word and trawl through this year's offerings, festive and otherwise. For a straight play with a seasonal theme, the big one has to be Season's Greetings, which i... more info

The Telegraph — Though the Pet Shop Boys' music sounds like 'rejected demos', the play's message remains both wise and moving. Rating: * * * * more info

Totally Fuzzy — Any Major Dude said... ANY MAJOR CHRISTMAS SOUL VOL. 1 1. The Flirtations – Christmas Time Is Here Again 2. Rotary Connection feat. Minnie Riperton – Christmas Love 3. The Emotions – What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas 4. The O’Jays – Christ... more info

Guardian Music — Combining literate songwriting with scratchy textures, this Scottish artist could be the Aphex Twin of piano balladry or a post-glitch EltonHometown: Edinburgh.The lineup: Andrew Eaton (vocals, piano).The background: If yesterday's band reminded us o... more info

Guardian Music — Paul Morley describes McFly's ascent from guitar-toting teeny-boppers to 'entertainment hosts' for the multimedia generation Time to meet McFly, who, while I wasn't really looking, over six years, since they were all teenagers, have released 16 singl... more info

Guardian Music — Attention pigeons: Kings Of Leon take on some big outdoor dates (30 May, Coventry Ricoh Arena, and 17-26 Jun, starting at Sunderland Stadium Of Light, livenation.co.uk) and headline Friday night at the Isle Of Wight Festival (10-12 Jun, Seaclose Park... more info

The Mirror — Dance duo The Ting Tings will join pop pioneers the Pet Shop Boys for Mencap’s Big Noise Session on December 8th at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo. more info