We live in the post-truth age. Europe is lurching dangerously to the right, while democracy appears to be under attack in Russia, Turkey and the US. It's a fractious, volatile environment, and it seems natural to look to artists, poets and intellectuals for guidance. Bob - you just won a Nobel Prize - speak to us! Tell us what to think!

As if.

Jamie Lawson will support James Blunt on his autumn UK and European tour.

Jake Mitchell has announced a UK tour.

Kate Tempest will headline the Thursday night at this year's LeeFest Presents: The Neverland.

ABC have added an extra show in Nottingham to their XYZ Tour.

Turnover and Citizen will combine for a one off London show this spring.

The Flaming Lips have added Glasgow and Nottingham dates to their summer tour plans.

Rodrigo y Gabriela have added a brace of shows in Dublin to their tour plans.

Remembering Fred will return to UK venues in 2018.

Conor Oberst has unveiled a video for Barbary Coast (Later).

Halsey has released a video for her new track, Now Or Never.

The xx have shared a film documenting their recent Night + Day events in London.

Thrice have shared a video for Hurricane.

James will play Newmarket Racecourse this summer as part of the Jockey Club Live series.

Beyoncé has shared a video a new video and playlist. 

ArcTanGent festival have revealed the final 24 bands for this year's event.

Photo: Conner Lyons

Chastity Belt have announced a UK and European tour.

Elaine Paige has announced a series of UK concerts starting in October.

Air have lined up dates for their first US tour in seven years.

Clipping. have released a video for True Believer.