Wandsworth-raised rapper and producer Jawnino has already broken free of the suffocating constraints of faith and the anxiety of estate life – now he’s cutting loose of musical boundaries to become a pathfinder for UK Ug.
The DJ, producer and party-runner shares his go-to club nights, gig venues, record shops and food spots, as well as his favourite piece of Manchester music lore.
Prostitute’s 2024 debut was a bracing response to a nation in freefall. As they prepare to re-release the album, the band are poised to channel their energy into something more constructive: action.
In his new book ‘Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane’, journalist Andy Beta charts her expansive life in music. Here, he highlights the many worlds she moved through beyond spiritual jazz.
Channelling a feral theatricality and a vividly handmade aesthetic, the world of Talia Beale, better known as TaliaBle, is one where punk, queer futurism and north London grit coexist in a delirious tangle.
In Manchester’s underground, a disparate group of artists – Another Country $$$$, BUFFEE, Crimewave, Mogan and SILVERWINGKILLER – are blurring the lines between bands, DJs and performance art.
A ride through hyperpop, deconstructed club and experimental electronic sounds, featuring tracks from James Ferraro, Bassvictim, A. G. Cook, Ecco2k, aya and John Glacier.
A 45-minute mix made for derailing the night, featuring Another Country $$$$ and SILVERWINGKILLER alongside Josi Devil, Gyrofield and CONTAINER.
“A truly unapologetic set where we get to play whatever the fuck we like with no remorse.”
A sound collage for the afters, where Meredith Monk and Fever Ray are interspersed with sound bites ranging from Laurie Anderson to ‘Schitt’s Creek’.
A freewheeling 45-minute ride through Janet Jackson, Grimes, Dylan Brady, Basement Jaxx and more.
Birmingham’s Tony Bontana, whose “splayed” hip-hop is in full, glorious effect on his latest album ‘My Name’, gives flowers to the rapper who set him on his idiosyncratic path: Lil B.
Bound by a shared ethos and fed up with the predictable, Another Country $$$$, Crimewave, BUFFEE, Mogan and SILVERWINGKILLER are building a DIY communal culture driven by shared purpose and friendship.
The artist behind Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ artwork reflects on their immediate creative connection and her new video for ‘Sauvignon Blanc’.
Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.
This is Cue Points, a series where DJs get granular with current tracks in their sets, giving us the low-down on what makes them work.
The much sought-after composer, musician and visual artist, now back in the limelight with his score for ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’, has only ever pursued the freedom to explore, experiment and follow his innate curiosity.
On her latest album, ‘Devotion and the Black Divine’, London-based artist anaiis embraces grace, self-forgiveness and the work of nurturing her inner child.
Sets from Dove Ellis, Wesley Joseph and Snuggle were among the highlights at the 40th edition of Eurosonic Noorderslag.
Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.
Emma Warren dissects the importance of documenting youth with the museum’s community programmer, Lisa der Weduwe.
Beyond The Valley marked its 10th anniversary with a genre-spanning line-up that included Addison Rae’s first official festival set.
A new film traces the evolution of the TIMES-commissioned piece.
Producer Mark Plati and promoter Brian Spollen recall the rowdy Dublin rehearsal room gig where Bowie road-tested his ‘Earthling’ era live.
A rolling, regularly-updated directory of essential events in the UK, Europe and beyond.
Irene Haro has built her practice around live music and the spaces that contain it. Here, the Spanish-born, Bristol-based photographer takes us inside underground music venue The Island.
Admina’s Crack Mix moves through experimental electronic sounds, global bass, leftfield club and abstract textures, featuring tracks by the likes of DJ Narciso and Exile Di Brave & Time Cow. Dive in.
The revenge of the fatally online outcasts. DIY DJing. The rising tide of sloponomics. Power to the people. Artists defying Big Tech. A new wave of British rap. We asked some of our favourite writers, contributors and scene-setters to pick apart the bones of music and culture in 2025.
Beyond the Valley Festival returns to Victoria this December to celebrate its 10th birthday and welcome in 2026.
On tour for her second album ‘Juniper’, Joy Crookes reflects on pushing her sound beyond her comfort zone, her favourite nights out this year, and creating spaces where people can feel free.
