Solstice Festival expands 2026 line-up

The Finnish festival adds a new stage curated with NYC-based community station The Lot Radio to this year’s programme.

Boards of Canada announce new record, Inferno

The new 18-track album – the Scottish duo’s first in 13 years – will be released via Warp Records on 29 May.

Listen to Boards of Canada’s first new music in 13 years

After mounting speculation about the duo’s return, new track ‘Tape 05’ has just been uploaded to Boards of Canada’s YouTube channel.

Massive Attack and Tom Waits release ‘Boots On The Ground’

The protest song, titled ‘Boots On The Ground’, is accompanied by a seven-minute video by the photographer thefinaleye.

Live Nation operated as illegal monopoly, jury finds

The verdict follows a seven-week New York trial and four days of deliberations, with penalties still to be determined

Gaswerk Music Days sets 2026 dates with first artist announcement

MC Yallah & Scotch Rolex, Holy Tongue and others lead the initial line-up for the Berlin festival spread across two weekends.

Madonna shares first track teaser for ‘Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II’

Listen to the preview of ‘I Feel So Free’, the first taste of new music from ‘Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II’.

Italy’s Limbo festival completes line-up

Daniele Baldelli and Napoli Segreta among the programme highlights as the festival returns to Tuscany this July.

Wireless Festival cancelled

The news comes after this year’s headliner, Kanye West, was banned from entering the UK by the government today.

Kanye West blocked from entering the UK

The government has denied Kanye West permission to enter the country following controversy surrounding his planned Wireless appearance.

Open’er Festival expands 2026 bill with new wave of artists

Jehnny Beth, Bassvictim and more join the line-up for the Polish festival, which returns to Gdynia from 1-4 July.

Prospa announce debut album, ‘Free Your Mind’

Manchester’s Beyond The Music festival and conference to return for third edition

The music conference and festival will take over various venues across Salford between the 7-9 October 2026.

Thea Gajić’s ‘SURVIVING EARTH’ will be released in UK & Ireland cinemas this month

Thea Gajić’s feature debut arrives in cinemas on 24 April, following premieres at SXSW and the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Watch underscores play SOPHIE, ML Buch, Kylie Minogue and more inside a Koreatown dry cleaners

The artists plays SOPHIE, ML Buch, Oklou, FKA twigs, Kylie Minogue and more in a new live mix for the platform goyo club.

Art Fund study suggests looking at art might be good for you

Research indicates gallery visits can quickly lower stress while engaging the body and mind.

MOMO Festival returns to Rotterdam next month

The multidisciplinary event spans music, performance and art, with Obongjayar, Wesley Joseph and Mandy, Indiana on the bill.

Field Maneuvers reveals 2026 line-up with Jana Rush, Daniel Avery and CCL

The electronic festival returns to its secret Norfolk home this August.

Paléo Festival Nyon’s 2026 line-up is led by Lorde and The Cure

The Swiss festival has unveiled the programme for its 49th edition, which is set to take place from 21 to 26 July.

MUTEK Montréal announces first artists for 2026

Ben UFO, Polygonia, gyrofield and more are confirmed for the Montréal festival’s 27th edition this August.

Surf Festival expands debut line-up with OMOLOKO, Chaos In The CBD and more

OMOLOKO, Chaos In The CBD, Bradley Zero and Flo Dill are among the latest additions to the new Croatian festival.

What to see at Somerset House Studios’ Assembly this month

The three-day programme features felicita, Laurel Halo with Hanne Lippard, and Mark Fell with Mohammad Reza Mortazavi.

SOUNDIT Festival shares the full line-up for its second edition

The festival will take place from 17-18 July in Barcelona, with Blawan, gyrofield, Laurel Halo and a TraTraTrax takeover on the bill.

Omana Festival announces first 50 names

The festival returns for its third edition this September in Kalamitsi.

Bristol New Music adds new names for 2026

Bristol New Music will return this April with five days of performances, installations and cross-disciplinary projects.

Jimi Jules releases new EP Baby Run on CircoLoco Records

The Zürich-based DJ returns with his first multi-track project since 2023.

Nuits sonores releases 2026 programme

The French electronic festival is back in Lyon for its 23rd edition in May.

Field Day announces full line-up and stage splits for 2026

The festival is set to return to London’s Brockwell Park on Saturday, 23 May.

Tickets now live for V&A East Museum’s debut exhibition: The Music is Black: A British Story

The exhibition opens on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at East Bank in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Johnnie Walker and NTS announce three-day music programme Keep Walking Live: Manchester

Five city-wide events feature artists including Anz, Space Afrika and Nubya Garcia.