Savages
Nov 25, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 (0844 477 2000, o2academybrixton.co.uk)
The intense rock quartet have been nominated for the Mercury Prize for both of their albums. They’ll play the highlights at their biggest London show to date.
Chase & Status
Nov 26, Alexandra Palace, N22 (0870 444 5556, alexandrapalace.com)
The hard rocking dance band are less dominant in the charts these days, but are still an explosive live force and have numerous recent singles to add to their set.
Slick Rick
Nov 26, O2 Forum Kentish Town, NW5 (0844 847 2405, o2forumkentishtown.co.uk)
Known for his songs La Di Da Di and Children’s Story, the old school rapper is originally from Mitcham, but at 51 is only now embarking on his first ever UK tour.
Pixies
Nov 28-29, Dec 6, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 (0844 477 2000, o2academybrixton.co.uk)
The newly rejuvenenated alt-rock pioneers are refusing to stick to the nostalgia circuit, releasing two new albums since their reformation.
The Cure
Dec 1, SSE Arena, Wembley (0844 815 0815, ssearena.co.uk)
Book an understanding babysitter for the veteran gloom merchants’ latest arena show. Setlists on this tour have typically been weighing in at 30 songs or more.
