Posts by Crack Staff (@crackmagazine )

Extracts from the Palestinian Sound Archive: Mixed by Mo’min Swaitat

A mix compiling music, spoken word and field recordings from The Palestinian Sound Archive, put together by its founder, Mo’min Swaitat.

Decoding… Nagoya’s electronic music scene

Wisdom Teeth compilation ‘nagoyaka na kaze / 和やかな風 (Quiet Wind)’ opens a window into Nagoya’s thriving ecosystem of experimental club music.

Pay it Forward: Jehnny Beth on Marianne Faithfull

After contributing a version of ‘Why’d Ya Do It’ to ‘Broken English’, the film about Marianne Faithfull’s life, Jehnny Beth reflects on the singer’s guiding spirit.

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.

Crack Mix 613: Ledbyher

UK ug rapper Ledbyher takes over this week’s Crack Mix with a ride through underground rap and pop made for daydreaming on the train.

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.

A music fan’s guide to Manchester with NTS’s Finn, ahead of Johnnie Walker‘s Keep Walking Live event series

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.

Decoding… The untold musical life of Alice Coltrane

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.

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.

Manchester’s New Underground: Listen to the mix series

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.

Manchester’s New Underground: ANOTHER COUNTRY $$$$

A ride through hyperpop, deconstructed club and experimental electronic sounds, featuring tracks from James Ferraro, Bassvictim, A. G. Cook, Ecco2k, aya and John Glacier.

Manchester’s New Underground: Crimewave Mix

A 45-minute mix made for derailing the night, featuring Another Country $$$$ and SILVERWINGKILLER alongside Josi Devil, Gyrofield and CONTAINER.

Manchester’s New Underground: SILVERWINGKILLER Mix

“A truly unapologetic set where we get to play whatever the fuck we like with no remorse.”

Manchester’s New Underground: Mogan Mix

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’.

Manchester’s New Underground: BUFFEE Mix

A freewheeling 45-minute ride through Janet Jackson, Grimes, Dylan Brady, Basement Jaxx and more.

Pay it Forward: Tony Bontana on Lil B

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.

“Love, devotion, loss, and resolve”: Director Noah Dillon breaks down the visuals for Rosalía’s new Sauvignon Blanc video

The artist behind Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ artwork reflects on their immediate creative connection and her new video for ‘Sauvignon Blanc’.

Listen to a love letter to the next generation of the underground, curated by Converge

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

Omana Festival announces first 50 names

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

Cue Points: Oscar Farrell

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.

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.

Polifonic Puglia completes 2026 line-up

Donato Dozzy, Ben UFO, Shackleton and more confirmed for this year’s edition.

Rewire reveals 30 more artists and projects for its 2026 edition

The Hague festival expands its line-up ahead of its return this April, with new live shows, audiovisual premieres and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

BRDCST announces 2026 programme

The Brussels-based festival unveils nearly 50 artists for this year’s edition, with curated programmes by Keeley Forsyth, Ichiko Aoba and Stephen O’Malley.