Glastonbury’s Block9 reveals line-up for 2024 edition

Festival favourites Genosys, IICON and NYC Downlow return, while the area has also announced a…

Portishead’s Beth Gibbons releases debut solo album, ‘Lives Outgrown’

The deeply personal 10-track LP features music recorded over the course of a decade, with…

Reflecting on Steve Albini’s titanic musical legacy, in records

The renowned American producer, engineer and performer has passed away aged 61.

Detroit music icon Rick ‘The Godson’ Wilhite launches fundraiser following neuropathy diagnosis

Money will cover the 3 Chairs member’s “medical expenses to day-to-day responsibilities”, having cancelled all…

FKA twigs to star in new horror film The Carpenter’s Son alongside Nicolas Cage

The British artist appeared in front of the US Senate last week arguing for the…

In Photos: In The Round Festival

Over the second half of April, The Roundhouse invited the likes of Tirzah, Joe Armon-Jones…

TraTraTrax announce new sublabel Ambie-Tón, focusing on ambient

The first release will be a six-tracker from Ezmeralda, set for release on May 7….

Meltdown adds Emeli Sandé, Norman Jay MBE, SIPHO and more to 2024 programme

Curated by Chaka Khan, the 29th edition of the festival has expanded to fill two…

New exhibition Beyond the Bassline celebrates 500 years of Black British music history

On view now at the British Library, ‘Beyond the Bassline’ celebrates the rich cultural and sonic legacy of the UK’s Black communities.

Manufacturing moments and making it all worth it: why did so many artists rely on surprise guests at Coachella?

From Tyler, the Creator and Earl Sweatshirt to Lana Del Rey and Billie Eilish, as more and more artists reach for surprise cameo appearances to generate talking points, what questions does this raise about the state of the industry – and fans’ growing need for value for money?

Who is The Caretaker? The avant-garde experimentalist who soundtracked Lana Del Rey’s surreal Coachella outro

The singer closed her Coachella set to It’s just a burning memory by The Caretaker…

New initiative sees “NATURE” listed officially as an artist on Spotify

For Sounds Right, the likes of Mø, Cosmo Sheldrake, AURORA and David Bowie x Brian…

Leeds nightclub Wire announces permanent closure after 18 years

The final party will take place on June 1, with the venue citing “immense pressure”…

Fontaines D.C. announce fourth album ROMANCE, share new single

The project is set for release on August 23 via XL, with the Irish quintet…

In Photos: Flowdan headlines our Issue 154 launch party

Issue 154 cover star Flowdan brought the heat to The George Tavern in London’s east end.

Setting the pace for summer: GALA Festival 2023 through five standout shows