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Full of Lava announces full programme for 2025

The festival will take place in Bern, Switzerland, from 20-23 November with Erika de Casier, John Glacier, Smerz, and more on the line-up.

Pay It Forward: Joanne Robertson on Jutta Koether

Blackpool-born creator of uncanny sonic (and visual) worlds, Joanne Robertson, explains the influence of Germany’s multidisciplinary abstract artist Jutta Koether.

Nick León, YHWH Nailgun and more join the line-up for Mucho Flow 2025

Mucho Flow will return to various venues across the Portuguese city of Guimarães from 30 October – 1 November.

Listen to a playlist for transitional times, selected by Ava Rasti

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

Le Guess Who? announces full programme for 2025

The festival will take place in Utrecht from 6–9 November with Smerz, Devendra Banhart, Ata Kak and more on the line-up.

Decoding the art-school ambient of Telepathic Fish

To celebrate the release of the new compilation ‘Telepathic Fish: Trawling the Early 90s Ambient Underground’, Mario Aguera traces how Telepathic Fish became a psychedelic counterpoint to the full-on bludgeon of rave.

How mixer Amy Sergeant built her career as a music maker

Mixer and producer Amy Sergeant reflects on the Mix With The Masters seminar that deepened her confidence, instincts and skills.

Listen to a playlist for fireside summer nights by the lake, curated by Loukeman

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

The Warehouse Project announces additional shows for WHP25 season

The Warehouse Project adds three new shows to this year’s programme, including the return of Nia Archives’ club series Up Ya Archives.

Llais Festival announces new artists for its 2025 edition

The festival returns to Wales Millennium Centre from 6-12 October as part of Cardiff Music City Festival.

Decoding the quiet influence of The Raincoats

In her new book, ‘Shouting Out Loud: Lives of The Raincoats’, author Audrey Golden traces how the band inspired generations of music and movements, from Sonic Youth to riot grrrl to queercore.

Beyond The Valley announces 10th anniversary line-up

Addison Rae, Turnstile, 070 Shake and more will play the Australian festival in December.

AlphaTheta expands availability of Chordcat Groovebox worldwide

The portable 8-track instrument features intuitive chord creation and sound design tools.

Pay It Forward: Brìghde Chaimbeul on Martyn Bennett

Scottish smallpiper Brìghde Chaimbeul reflects on the influence that Canadian-Scottish musician Martyn Bennett had on her mesmerising sound.

Axel Arigato introduces immersive new campaign, Footnotes

The campaign reimagines city life as a stage for music, movement and design.

Spatial Festival 2025 heads to Berlin’s Funkhaus this September

Loraine James, Space Afrika, Richie Culver, Gaika and more pencilled in for three-day pioneering art…

Mix With The Masters announces 2025 ReBalance Scholarship alongside masterclass with Catherine Marks

The scholarship offers female and non-binary applicants up to 50 percent off the cost of the organisation’s on-site seminars and masterclasses.

Mura Masa launches new zine celebrating grassroots music culture across the UK

‘Local’ is a brand-new zine championing the often-overlooked venues, communities and artists that keep grassroots UK music culture alive.

Sicily’s Ortigia Music announces line-up for 2025

After the recent acquisition of Ortigia Sound, the reimagined festival arrives this month with artists including Modeselektor and Max Cooper on the programme.

Crack Mix 608: Melé

Liverpool-based DJ, producer and Club Bad head honcho Melé delivers over an hour of dynamic percussive sounds for his Crack Mix, moving through hypnotic tribal house, afro house, techno and more.

Pay It Forward: Verraco on Robert Del Naja

TraTraTrax co-founder Verraco on the seismic influence of the Massive Attack co-founder.

SON Estrella Galicia’s Soundhood Hackney returns this September

The micro-festival returns to Hackney on Saturday, 27 September, with live performances across three venues.

Crack Mix 607: Al Wootton

Al Wootton brings his signature blend of experimental dub and percussive rhythms to this spacious, slow-burning mix built for the early hours.

WOS Festival announces first wave of acts for 2025

Batu, Lord Spikeheart, Objekt and more join the line-up for WOS Festival, which will take place from 11-14 September in Santiago de Compostela.

Decoder: 10 lessons from the free party scene

‘Free Party: A Folk History’ director Aaron Trinder walks us through the guiding principles and lasting legacies of an often-overlooked chapter of British counterculture.

The Maccabees announce Radio X Presents YALA! Records Stage at All Points East

The full line-up has now been announced for The Maccabees-headlined All Points East day on 24 August, including Nilüfer Yanya, CMAT and Black Country, New Road.

Best Nights VC is investing in the future of nightlife

Driven by a belief in the importance of community, club culture and shared experiences, Jägermeister’s Venture Capital Investment Unit is supporting the future-facing tech startups reshaping our social interactions.

The story and sound of Glastonbury 2025 in 10 standout moments

From powerful political protests to secret sets from Pulp and Lorde, via Doechii’s expectation-busting Glastonbury debut, here are the moments that made this year’s festival one to remember.

Kneecap won’t be prosecuted over “kill your MP” video

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police has confirmed that “no further action” will be taken on the matter.

What not to miss at Barbican’s Feel the Sound exhibition this summer

Taking place across the Barbican Centre until 31 August, ‘Feel the Sound’ challenges us to listen not just with our ears, but with our whole bodies.