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Listen to Mia Lily‘s playlist of dancefloor sounds from across the North

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

Listen to a playlist of Mathew Jonson‘s best Bandcamp jazz finds

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

Cue Points: DJ Gigola

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.

Cue Points: O Ghettão

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.

Pay It Forward: Sherelle on SBTRKT

DJ, producer and broadcaster Sherelle reveals the monotony-nuking impact SBTRKT had on her listening habits.

Listen to a playlist of tactile and textured audio balm, courtesy of Christina Vantzou

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

Win tickets to the Barbican’s new Feel the Sound exhibition, Simple Things & more

Competition will also receive two VIP passes for Sónar 2026 and an annual Crack Magazine subscription.

Sunday Mix: LEYA

NYC duo LEYA take over this week’s Sunday Mix with a winding, hour-long journey through classical, rap and otherworldly experimental sounds.

2025 IMS Business Report valued electronic music industry at $12.9 billion

The global electronic music industry expanded to $12.9 billion in 2024, marking a six percent rise from 2023.

Crack Mix 605: Maze

Berlin-based DJ Maze takes over this week’s Crack Mix with a house summer warmer for bleary-eyed mornings locked in on the dancefloor.

Sunday Mix: Heith

For this week’s Sunday Mix Heith takes us on a journey through the music he’s been listening to recently, featuring tracks from Maria Somerville, k2dj, Tujiko Noriko and more.

Sign a letter of solidarity to the trans community from the UK music industry

“We, the undersigned UK music industry professionals, stand in solidarity with the trans, non-binary, and intersex communities who have been impacted by the Supreme Court ruling on April 16th,” the statement reads.

Massive Attack release statement defending Kneecap

“Kneecap are not the story,” the statement reads. “Genocide is the story”.

Simple Things announces first names for 2025

The multi-venue festival returns to Bristol on 8 November.

Sunday Mix: Ciro Vitiello

Taking over this week’s Sunday Mix, Italian electronic artist Ciro Vitiello creates an immersive ambient soundscape built around his own field recordings and recent collaborations.

Listen to Meme Gold‘s playlist of emerging sounds from Manchester

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

Pay it forward: Lila Tirando a Violeta on David Cronenberg

The Ireland-based Uruguyan experimental artist Lila Tirando a Violeta explains how prophetic filmmaker David Cronenberg remains a perennial influence on her.

Listen to Dar Disku’s three-hour introduction to dance music from the SWANA region

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

Susu Laroche & MOBBS release video for ‘Roam’

The French-Egyptian artist and UK producer recently teamed up for their first EP together, ‘Zero’.

Sunday Mix: Penelope Trappes

Penelope Trappes takes over this week’s Sunday Mix with an hour of experimental sounds curated by candlelight in the week leading up to the release of her new album, ‘A Requiem’. 

BERSHKA MUSIC is linking up with DICE again for 2025

The brand is teaming up with the ticketing and event discovery platform to support live shows, parties and music culture.

Protecting the beat: Three artists on safeguarding their hearing

HODGE, Salomé Wu, and LUXE share their personal approaches to hearing protection, from mindful listening habits to custom-moulded earplugs.

Crack Mix 604: ICYKOF

To celebrate the release of his debut EP ‘ZERO SUGAR’, London-based DJ, artist and producer ICYKOF takes over this week’s Crack Mix.

Berlin’s Kiezsalon announces 2025 programme

Taking place from May-November, this year’s summer season is Kiezsalon’s most expansive yet.

Brunch Electronik and Mad Cool announce collaborative line-up for 2025 event

The festival link-up will take place in Madrid on 13 July.

Obongjayar announces UK tour

The London artist plots a nine-date European run in support of new album ‘PARADISE NOW’.

Listen to a playlist of tracks that capture the spirit of ballroom, selected by Vogue Rites

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

Jeff Mills, Ivan Smagghe, Manfredas & more join Neopop line-up

The festival returns to Viana do Castelo, Portugal, from 7-9 August.

Glastonbury’s Silver Hayes announces 2025 programme

Glastonbury Festival returns to Worthy Farm this summer from 25-29 June.

Bloc Fest will host two events for its fifth edition this year

The Italian festival will visit both Naples and Cilento this summer, with programmes featuring Vegyn and Deena Abdelwahed.