Banks

What: Nowadays pop stars ascend to stardom in the blink of an eye, often falling short of the expectations put on them by fans and critics. Banks has also shot to fame in an instant, but with her sultry voice, haunting rhythms, and steady string of exceptional singles, there's little reason to doubt her status as one of the best breakout stars of the year. Catch her at the relatively intimate Rough Trade records (where you'll get a ticket to the show if you purchase her album that day) for her record release performance and album signing, before she takes over the sold-out Terminal 5 at the end of the month. Where: Rough Trade When: 9/9, 7pm Go HERE for tickets
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