Wavves
The Old Blue Last, EC2, Wednesday
Wonderful distorted stuff from this solo artist (who doubles up to a duo live). Goth-themed rock stuff that's reminiscent of the Beach Boys. Oh yes.
Crystal Stilts
The Luminaire, NW6, Monday The lo-fi indie revival continues apace. The Brooklyn band present tunes recalling Beat Happening and others from new album Alight Of Night.
Beyoncé
O2 Arena, SE10, Monday, Tuesday The former Destiny's Child bellower turned multi-platform behemoth returns to the capital. Smoochy ballads from I Am … Sasha Fierce as performed by "Mrs Jay-Z".
K'naan
Cargo, EC2, Tuesday
The Somalian poet and rapper presents a set of songs based on incidents from his own, frankly terrifying, life story. New album Troubadour is his most recent work.
Florence And The Machine
The Bloomsbury Ballroom, WC1, Wednesday, Thursday
Much-tipped singer-songwriter offers material from her debut. Gutsy singing and theatrical show in a PJ Harvey style.