Farah Fridays
Camden Beach, Fri Aug 2
The Roundhouse relaunches its Camden Beach outside area with the first of a series of gigs by up-and-comers. This one’s an “urban soul” night featuring rapper Cynikal, singer JJ Soulx and hip hop DJ Milo.
Barbican, until Sun Aug 4
A remarkable five nights here for the Italian crossover pianist, best known here for his contributions to the soundtracks of Black Swan and This is England.
IndigO2, Fri Aug 2
Reggae veteran Holt gives himself a knighthood for a posh evening (black tie in some parts of the venue) featuring a big band and numerous guest singers.
The O2, Sun Aug 3
Three years since their last album and two since they last visited this venue, the metal giants return to play the hits.
Brixton Academy, Sat Aug 3
With nine top-10 hits to draw from, including collaborations with J-Lo, Christina Aguilera and Ne-Yo, the brash Miami rapper won’t be short of crowd-pleasing moments at his first major London show.
The Barfly, Sun Aug 4
This London electonic pop trio have just announced that they’re making their own TV show. Filming begins here at a free show in Camden at midday.
Village Underground, Aug 7
Always a big live draw since they first appeared in their choral robes at the start of the last decade, the Texan group are back with a crowdfunded fourth album out this month.
Garage, Wed Aug 7
The singer of Seattle garage rock veterans The Supersuckers, last seen touring with Thin Lizzy, plays tracks from his first solo album.
Slaughtered Lamb, Wed Aug 7
That’s the real name of this new London singer-songwriter, playing a pub show to support his lovely recent EP, War.
XOYO, Thu Aug 8
A Grace Jones-type from Newcastle who has already appeared on Jools Holland, James and her wacky outfits will be performing electropop songs including next week’s new single, Step by Step.
