Music

After a busy year ‘Chasing Pavements’, London pop sensation Adele is looking forward to some seasonal downtime with her mum. And a Grammy or two. She gives Time Out her Christmas list

Time Out London's music critics look back at the best albums, gigs and tracks of 2008

Mosh your way into 2009 at one of these great gigs. Whether you're into jazz, indie or retro sounds, you'll find something to suit your tastes

Flaming Lip Wayne Coyne tells Chris Parkin why he’s introducing screenings of his psychedelic sci-fi film, ‘Christmas on Mars’

Time Out's critics pick the best books to be giving as Christmas presents: art books, film books, classical music books and top reads in comedy, dance, music and theatre

After turning their backs on a major label, N-Dubz are making hits and selling out shows. So why is post-grime not being exploited?

Never mind the prevailing gloom, the capital always gives of its best at New Year. Here's our pick of the best New Year's Eve events in London: clubs, parties, gigs, comedy, cabaret and a whole lot more

It’s been an amazing year for the Portico Quartet. Sax player (and now pianist) Jack Wylie tells Mike Flynn about the band’s journey so far, the acts he's looking out for at this year’s London Jazz Festival and how they are happy to be taking jazz out of its comfort zone