The July issue is here. Starring Nana Le Vrai, O., Pozer, Cruush, Arooj Aftab and more.
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Arooj Aftab recalls the transformative impact that learning to listen deeply had on her enjoyment of music, and on her future songwriting.
Nextones returned to northern Italy’s former Gneiss Quarry this July with a stacked line-up featuring Robert Hood, Cashu, Objekt b2b CCL and more.
Though there will be no ceremony this year, the winner will be announced in September.
The festival takes place in the dramatic grounds of Sicily’s Donnafugata Castle on 17 August.
Hands On Sand founder Pascal Moscheni (f.k.a. Yanik Park) blends golden era tech house cuts alongside dreamy Italo and disco-influenced grooves for a sun-soaked journey to the Balearic Isles.
The day and night festival will take place on 28 September at EartH Hackney.
‘Identifying the Displaced’, a new film by Harry Lawson soundtracked by Batu, takes a close-up look at the Alexandroupoli team using forensic analysis to humanise migrant stories.
Berlin-based, British-born underground hero Christian AB takes the reigns for Crack Mix 584, with an hour-long mix is a nostalgic, groove-laden journey back to London’s notorious afterparty spot, The Boat, taken from a 2019 Sunday afternoon.
Kim Ann Foxman spent countless hazy evenings moving basements as the lead singer of neo-disco forerunners Hercules & Love Affair, now her latest venture sees her take a less pumping approach to music.
African Head Charge’s percussionist and co-founder Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah picks a playlist of tracks based around respect, love and peace that he’d play on the radio right now.
Label head George Daniel was joined on the decks by Kelly Lee Owens, Oscar Farrell and TimFromTheHouse.
A regularly updated list of releases raising money for the relief effort in Gaza, and a list of resources and organisations doing crucial work on the ground.
Bringing its eclectic mix of electronic music and immersive experiences to Barcelona in June, OFFSónar delivered four days of creatively-charged, thought-provoking fun.
We partnered with Diesel and Metamorph for a series of interviews and videos that uncover four Berlin-based artists currently making their mark on a music scene constantly in flux.
On this week’s Crack Mix, Mumdance reminds us of his singular production talent and ear for sound.
From grime classics and 00s pop-punk nostalgia to a rock’n’roll coming-of-age show, a halcyon disco era celebration and Charli xcx’s locked-off Partygirl rave, look back on all the best sets from Glastonbury 2024.
Over the course of 50 transportive minutes, Haitian DJ and local champion Michaël Brun blends dancefloor-focused music with traditional sounds including kanava and kompa.
Ahead of England’s Euro 2024 quarter-finals game tomorrow, South London rapper Cristale curates two playlists to guide us through the adrenaline highs and post-match unwind.
From hardcore moshers to old school emo fans, Outbreak 2024 was a raucous celebration of alternative music and culture in the UK.
The BBC Radio 6 Music presenter has curated a line-up representing female, non-binary and trans artists.
The newly uploaded film is part of Le Guess Who?’s ongoing expansion of its archive, with over 100 recordings now available to watch for free online.
Stopping over in London on his ‘I Told Them’ Tour before playing Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, Burna Boy lit up a sold-out show at London Stadium last weekend.
What really goes on behind the door (and notoriously long queue) at Block9’s NYC Downlow? Photographer Courteney Frisby headed down to capture the sweat, glamour and outrageous outfits in all their glory.
The EU-funded platform, now run by 18 European festivals, will begin its third year of activities on 15 July.
The duo will play alongside their own specially curated line-up including Ben UFO, Joy Orbison, Skream & Benga and more.
Ahead of their performance at Manchester’s Band on the Wall this evening at co-signed, our joint party with Smirnoff, DJ and All Hands On Deck co-founder Abena steps up for this week’s Crack Mix.
From a Banksy stunt at Idles to standout sets from Tems, Little Simz, PJ Harvey and a Charli xcx ‘Partygirl’ takeover, look back on the most memorable moments from the field this weekend.
In his own words, Louis Carnell recalls the artistic freedom and control he discovered when he let go of his alias – and other people’s expectations.
The benefit concert, which will feature performances from Bint Mbareh, Blood Orange, Clairo and more, takes place on 4 July at Troxy.
