Manchester’s New Underground: Listen to the mix series

In Manchester’s underground, a disparate group of artists – Another Country $$$$, BUFFEE, Crimewave, Mogan and SILVERWINGKILLER – are blurring the lines between bands, DJs and performance art.

Pay it Forward: Tony Bontana on Lil B

Birmingham’s Tony Bontana, whose “splayed” hip-hop is in full, glorious effect on his latest album ‘My Name’, gives flowers to the rapper who set him on his idiosyncratic path: Lil B.

Rip it Up: The disparate group of artists upending convention in Manchester

Bound by a shared ethos and fed up with the predictable, Another Country $$$$, Crimewave, BUFFEE, Mogan and SILVERWINGKILLER are building a DIY communal culture driven by shared purpose and friendship.

“Love, devotion, loss, and resolve”: Director Noah Dillon breaks down the visuals for Rosalía’s new Sauvignon Blanc video

The artist behind Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ artwork reflects on their immediate creative connection and her new video for ‘Sauvignon Blanc’.

Listen to a love letter to the next generation of the underground, curated by Converge

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

Cue Points: Oscar Farrell

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.

Daniel Blumberg: Louder Than Words

The much sought-after composer, musician and visual artist, now back in the limelight with his score for ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’, has only ever pursued the freedom to explore, experiment and follow his innate curiosity.

Rising: anaiis on motherhood, devotion and expanding her capacity for love

On her latest album, ‘Devotion and the Black Divine’, London-based artist anaiis embraces grace, self-forgiveness and the work of nurturing her inner child.

ESNS 2026 through five key performances

Sets from Dove Ellis, Wesley Joseph and Snuggle were among the highlights at the 40th edition of Eurosonic Noorderslag.