Daft Punk introduced the great Giorgio Moroder to a new generation, and the Italian disco doyen wasted no time in building on that increased attention with well-received album Déjà Vu. He celebrates its release with a London date (KOKO, NW1, 6 Nov) …
The lovely, languid jams of Best Coast are probably best enjoyed in the summer months, but those hoping to coax a little sunshine into oppressive autumn can catch them over here at the end of October (Electric Brixton, SW2, 29 Oct; Academy, Dublin, 31 Oct) …
Competition time! Futuristic R&B type the Weeknd has announced a secret show at a venue “just a short drive from London” on 21 July. To get tickets you’ll need to enter a secret ballot on his label’s website, and, if you’re successful, will receive all the deets in due course. You’ve got until Mon 6 Jul to sign up …
Scots superproducer Hudson Mohawke has sought to outrun his reputation as the bloke who makes Kanye’s beats with new album Lantern, which trades out the trap beats for something more idiosyncratic. He follows up a sold-out US tour with a one-off date at the Roundhouse, NW1, 10 Dec.
