Team a top-notch R&B fix with some self-help at Miguel’s showcase for sophomore success Wildheart – AKA his “ode to love and self”. Swoon and sway with a female-heavy crowd to his Prince-esque freak-funk. And if you’re not a fan of his pseudo-spiritual mid-set ramblings, it’s a great opportunity to get the drinks in (13-18 Oct, tour starts O2 Academy Brixton, SW9) ...
For a more low-key, British take on male soul, everybody’s favourite Chris Martin double, James Morrison, is embarking on a comeback. Root for the You Give Me Something softie and remind mocking friends that he just got an Insta-shoutout from grime’s edgy rising star, Bonkaz (17-25 Nov, tour starts Albert Hall, Manchester) ...
For those in the market for a newness masterclass, Community LDN is a three-day multi-venue forecast of the bands you need to know for 2016 (3-5 Nov, various venues, N1, E1 & EC2) …
Finally, Mancunian MC Bugzy Malone takes his grim northern grime on a brief tour at the end of the year (1-3 Dec, tour starts O2 Academy Islington, N1).
