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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.

Kneecap release short film in solidarity with Palestine

The artist-led film, titled ‘See it. Say it. Censored.’, comes ahead of the band’s Glastonbury set this weekend.

In Photos: OFFSónar 2025

What went down at the six-day event set at Barcelona’s open-air Poble Espanyol.

In Photos: Parklife 2025

Charli xcx and Jorja Smith were among the headliners for the festival’s 15th anniversary edition.

Decoder: A 10-step guide to deep listening

Percussionist and certified deep listening facilitator Dan Johnson – who has contributed to the book, ‘A Year of Deep Listening: 365 Text Scores for Pauline Oliveros’ – outlines some of the practice’s key principles.

In Photos: LIDO Festival 2025

For its debut edition, the festival hosted Outbreak for its first time in London and welcomed guest curators Charli xcx, Massive Attack, Jamie xx and London Grammar.

RALLY announces new names for 2025 edition

Moin, AMORE, OK Williams and more join the programme for the London day festival, which will place in Southwark Park on 23 August.

Pay It Forward: Nadah El Shazly on Kamilya Jubran

Egyptian-born, Montréal-based electronic composer Nadah El Shazly on how the Palestinian trailblazer Kamilya Jubran stretched her imagination.

Kneecap’s Mo Chara granted unconditional bail over terror offence charge

Kneecap member Mo Chara appeared before London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (18 June) after being charged with an offence by the Metropolitan Police under the Terrorism Act in May.

Crack Mix 606: Nic Krog

Berlin-based Danish musician and sound artist Nic Krog takes over this week’s Crack Mix with a mood board of sonic influences for their forthcoming EP, ‘Better Failing’.

Sunday Mix: Lankum

Irish quartet Lankum take over this week’s Sunday Mix with just over an hour of traditional music, ambient sounds, Americana and more.

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.