Music

Who’s going to make it big in the next 12 action-packed months? No idea. But we do know that there’s already a healthy crop of artists who have got us excited about the shape of things to come

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