In Photos: The making of EarthSonic’s Flow

Go behind the scenes of EarthSonic’s latest project, where a multinational group of artists gathered to shape an album that gives voice to women on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

Decoding… Midwest emo according to American Football

As American Football gear up to release their new album, ‘LP4’, Steve Holmes gives us the lowdown on a genre they may be synonymous with forever.

Egypt’s new underground: Listen to the mix series

Tune into mixes from five artists shaping Egypt’s new underground: Jana, Azzouni, El Kontessa, Rozer, and El Mokh.

Adventures in sound: Inside Rewire 2026

Rewire’s 15th edition marked its biggest, boldest programme yet, with standout sets from Los Thuthanaka, Tony Bontana and Caterina Barbieri.

In Photos: BRDCST 2026

BRDCST Festival returned to Brussels with standout curated evenings from Ichiko Aoba, Keeley Forsyth and Stephen O’Malley.

“Those who made it in are calling it legendary”: Inside Xaviersobased’s frenetic London show

The high-energy show spanned old favourites and new, more experimental material. Outside, chaos over strict venue rules only added to the hype.

In Photos: Somerset House Studios’ Assembly

Performances from felicita, Laurel Halo with Hanne Lippard, and Mark Fell with Mohammad Reza Mortazavi were highlights at Somerset House Studios’ bi-annual arts and music gathering.

“There is no love without anti-fascism”: Inside House Against Hate’s defiant Trafalgar Square rave

Over half a million people gathered in central London on Saturday to unite in protest against the far-right.

Listen to a playlist of selected samples and sonic references, curated by Hannan Jones and Samir Kennedy

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

Rap on trial: Why the UK must stop treating lyrics as evidence

Dr Lambros Fatsis, author of ‘Policing the Beats: Black Music, Racism and Criminal Injustice’, outlines how UK drill music is criminalised in courts and why the law needs changing.

Live from MUTEK Montréal: Listen to the series

Four key sets from MUTEK Montréal 2025: NikNak, Yu Su, Grand River with Abul Mogard, and Gadi Sassoon with Portrait XO featuring 555n.

Decoding… Nagoya’s electronic music scene

Wisdom Teeth compilation ‘nagoyaka na kaze / 和やかな風 (Quiet Wind)’ opens a window into Nagoya’s thriving ecosystem of experimental club music.

Pay it Forward: Jehnny Beth on Marianne Faithfull

After contributing a version of ‘Why’d Ya Do It’ to ‘Broken English’, the film about Marianne Faithfull’s life, Jehnny Beth reflects on the singer’s guiding spirit.

Enter the Void: On Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, Harry Styles remains a blank slate

On his fourth studio album, Styles assembles a collage of references that never crystallise into his own artistic vision.

In Paris, Geese kick off their European tour with what already feels like a victory lap

On the opening night of their European tour, Geese leave a devoted crowd at the Bataclan enraptured, reeling and clinging to every word.

A music fan’s guide to Manchester with NTS’s Finn, ahead of Johnnie Walker‘s Keep Walking Live event series

The DJ, producer and party-runner shares his go-to club nights, gig venues, record shops and food spots, as well as his favourite piece of Manchester music lore.