Patrick Watson

Union Chapel, LondonThis Canadian four-piece, named after their frontman, are giving fellow Montreal natives Arcade Fire a run for their money. Their exquisite Close to Paradise album, from 2007, was a winning combination of profundity and personality, and their latest, Wooden Arms, has enough thrills to see off the competition. But it's when they play this wide-eyed, joy-infused travelogue live that they transcend their peers.The magic lies in both the individual talents of the band and their u...

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