Posts by Crack Staff (@crackmagazine )

Crack Mix 615: Jay Music

Fresh from TraTraTrax’s ‘Mzansi Bass’ compilation, Jay Music delivers a high-energy Crack Mix rooted in amapiano, gqom and South African bass culture.

Legendary French DJ and producer Kavinsky has died

The ‘Nightcall’ producer was found dead at his Paris home yesterday, aged 50.

Aphex Twin’s Drukqs will be reissued on vinyl, CD and cassette this October

The 2001 album is being reissued by Warp Records on vinyl, CD and cassette for its 25th anniversary.

Beyond the Valley announces line-up for this year’s edition

The Australian festival locks in Overmono, Skepta, KI/KI and more for its 11th edition.

9 films to watch after listening to Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film

Nine films and documentaries that echo the themes of Charli xcx’s ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, featuring works by David Cronenberg, Martin Scorsese, Sofia Coppola and more.

We’ve collaborated with Daisy Chain Studios on a limited edition collection

The four-piece collection features original artwork from a new short animation created alongside the London-based motion studio.

Decoding… Mzansi Bass

Shannen SP breaks down the artists, parties and sounds driving South Africa’s ever-evolving bass continuum.

Live from Spot Lite Detroit: Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale and Ceri

To mark the closure of Spot Lite, Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale and Ceri revisit a special four-hour set they played at the Detroit institution last year.

In Photos: Limbo Festival 2026

A photo recap of this year’s edition of Limbo, the intimate Tuscan festival combining electronic music, wellbeing and nature.

In Photos: Down The Rabbit Hole Festival 2026

Dutch festival, situated in the lakeside surrounds of Ewijk, returned in July treating revellers to sets from David Byrne, The XX, Avalon Emerson and more

Listen to a journey through cosmic disco curated by Daniele Baldelli

Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.

Pay it Forward: Kurt Vile on Neil Young

For Philly psych-folk wanderer Kurt Vile, no one does both in-the-moment rock ’n’ roll glory and pin-drop intimacy quite like Neil Young.

Listen to a playlist for journeys along country roads curated by Alfa Mist

Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.

In Photos: How Reload Sound & Friends celebrate Bristol’s musical legacy

Bristol DJ soundsystem collective team up with Foot Locker and Salomon at iconic club Lakota to explore the city’s musical identity through a genre-spanning night of music.

Napoli Segreta’s playlist for a red heat alert

Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.

Iceage’s guide to Copenhagen

As the Copenhagen band’s new album arrives just in time for a long summer in the city, drummer Dan Kjær Nielsen shares the local music spaces and hidden corners that continue to inspire them.

Decoding… ongaku kissa

Filmmaker Nick Dwyer traces the origins, evolution and enduring appeal of Japan’s ‘ongaku kissa’.

La Route du Rock returns this August with Fontaines D.C., DARKSIDE, Smerz & more

La Route du Rock will return to Saint-Malo, France, from 12-15 August.

Swaraj – Rewind & Reload: DJ Priya

As part of a two-part mix series celebrating the return of the legendary London club night Swaraj, DJ Priya takes us on an hour-long, high-energy ride through genres and eras.

Swaraj – Rewind & Reload: Pathaan

As part of a two-part series celebrating the return of the legendary London club night Swaraj, Pathaan delivers a slow-burning mix that revisits the eclectic sounds and spirit of its formative years.

11 tracks for the shortest flight of your life, selected by Bassvictim

Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.

8 artists, writers and Madonna collaborators on CONFESSIONS II

Arca, IB Kamara, Michael Cragg and more share their first takes and experiences with ‘CONFESSIONS II’ – Madonna’s long-awaited, triumphant return to the dancefloor.

Durchlüften returns to Berlin’s Humboldt Forum with Noura Mint Seymali, BCUC and more

The free open-air festival takes over the Schlüter Courtyard across four weekends in July and August.

In Photos: Inside our Paris Fashion Week Men’s party with Fred Perry

As part of Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, Crack Magazine partnered with Fred Perry for a special one-night event celebrating the brand’s enduring connection to music and subculture.

Phoebe Bridgers announces new album, Lost Weekend

Lost Weekend will be Bridgers’ first solo album in six years.

Join us for Beyond 90: a World Cup Party held in collaboration with Nemiroff Vodka

Beyond 90 takes place in Manchester this Thursday, 25 July, celebrating football beyond the pitch.

We’re hosting a Paris Fashion Week event with Fred Perry

Join us this Thursday, 25 May, for a night of live music from TaliaBle and Aaliyahnelle.

A playlist for the emotional stages of a food coma, selected by Model/Actriz bassist Aaron Shapiro

Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.

Listen to a playlist inspired by the musical world of Paco Rabanne

A playlist compiling tracks released by Paco Rabanne’s 80s record label, Paco Rabanne Design.

In Photos: Johnnie Walker Black at GALA 2026

Johnnie Walker Black kicked off festival season by bringing its Keep Walking campaign to GALA’s 11th edition in Peckham Rye Park.