Posts by Jasmine Kent-Smith (@jasmine_ks?lang=en )

Go behind the scenes with Mica Levi in Susu Laroche’s new short film

The film offers a behind the scenes look at Mica Levi’s Collections cover shoot

TfL scraps free Night Tube services for New Year’s Eve clubbers

According to TfL, the move is a response to “the catastrophic impact of the pandemic”

Riton and Jarvis Cocker release new video for climate crisis anthem Let’s Stick Around

The new video was directed by grime favourites Tim and Barry, and filmed over two days at last month’s COP26 conference in Glasgow. We’re premiering the nine-minute visual exclusively on Crack Magazine

Timbaland teases new Missy Elliott album

The revered producer has hinted at a new album from Missy Elliott in a tweet posted yesterday (1 December)

Downtime: Courtney Barnett

From animated shows to inspiring documentaries, the Australian artist shares her cultural recommendations

Norient Film Festival announces programme for 2022 edition

The forthcoming film festival will also include installations, panel discussions and live performances from the likes of Mark Fell, Rian Treanor and Giant Swan

Moodymann, DJ Harvey, Venus X and more pay tribute to Virgil Abloh

The dance music industry is mourning the passing of fashion designer and DJ Virgil Abloh

Frank Ocean pens poignant tribute to “hero” Virgil Abloh

The influential fashion designer and DJ died of cancer yesterday (28 November) aged 41

Travis Scott, Drake and Apple named in new $2 billion Astroworld lawsuit

It follows a $750 million lawsuit filed on Tuesday (16 November) on behalf of 125 attendees

Arca unveils new album kick iiii

The record, which features Oliver Coates and Planningtorock, will be released next month along with two other previously announced albums

Manchester party, label and production duo Swing Ting is ending

The final Swing Ting party will take place on 18 December

Grouper, Blackhaine and Slikback confirmed for Rewire Festival 2022

The Dutch festival has made its first artist announcement for next year’s edition

Omar Souleyman has reportedly been detained on terrorism charges

According to local media outlets, the Syrian singer was arrested during a raid on his home in Urfa, in the south east of Turkey

Labour MP attends Rina Sawayama show, hears her own speech being played

Zarah Sultana described the moment as “maybe the most surreal experience of my life”.

PinkPantheress: Just a feeling

PinkPantheress’ followers on TikTok grew by 200,000 in the time it took to write this profile. Don’t worry, she’s ready for it

Bicep © Dan Medhurst

Bicep to headline AVA Festival 2022

The Belfast duo return to the festival next summer for their biggest Northern Irish live show to date

DJ Python

DJ Python shares cover of Donnie Darko track Gretchen Ross

The release forms part of Secretly Canadian’s 25th anniversary singles series

Grimes has formed an AI girl group

NPC made their debut today, appearing on a new track with Chris Lake entitled ‘A Drug From God’

Rainy Miller

Rainy Miller

A fitting mix for drizzly days and diminishing daylight. Featuring the likes of Bladee, AYA and Iceboy Violet, Emma DJ, Kelman Duran, Evita Manji and more

Nick Cave is releasing a children’s book

The artist previewed the story earlier today (10 November) on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC Radio 6 Music show

Steve Albini details his role in “edgelord” culture again in new interview

Last month, the former Nirvana producer reflected on past actions in a Twitter thread. In a new interview, he delves deeper into the subject

Mitski announces new album Laurel Hell

Watch a video for new single ‘The Only Heartbreaker’ now

Listen to a playlist of sentimental songs curated by Arooj Aftab

The Brooklyn-based vocalist, composer and songwriter uses her Selections playlist to spotlight tracks from “musician friends old and new”

20 Questions: Hana Vu

The LA-based singer-songwriter takes on this month’s 20 Questions

Drake issues statement on “devastating” Astroworld festival tragedy

“My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives and for anyone who is suffering”

Bristol’s Arnolfini gallery hosts retrospective show by photographer Stephen Gill

‘Coming up for Air’ delves into 30 years of work by the Bristol-born photographer

Charli XCX announces fifth album Crash

The album’s out on 18 March

Bottlesmoker, Cosmic Child and LUSTBASS locked in for Asia Rolling Music Festival

The annual event takes place tomorrow (5 November) in multiple cities across Taiwan

Robert Del Naja, Massive Attack

New Massive Attack-led campaign aims to expose corporate “greenwashing” during COP26

It follows Massive Attack’s recent report on carbon emissions in the live music sector

Love International

Love International announces 2022 line-up, including nine b2b DJ sets

The likes of Antal, Hunee and Palms Trax are locked in for special back-to-back sets at next summer’s event, which takes place on 13-19 July at The Garden resort in Tisno