In Photos: Field Maneuvers 2024

Independent festival Field Maneuvers hosted one last dance for its 11th – and what was intended to be last – edition, ultimately convincing organisers to bring it back next year.

“I was trying to be an archaeologist”: SOPHIE’s creative director on working with the artist, understanding her vision and honouring her essence

Tasked with creative directing the visualiser for SOPHIE’s posthumous album, Renata Raksha stepped into everything she’s learnt about, and from, the artist.

Forwards Festival 2024 through five key performances

As a long, damp summer shuffled into the rearview mirror, Bristol’s Forwards Festival offered one last hoorah.

In Photos: Field Day 2024

An impeccable, party igniting Justice set crowned a day of quality music, with the likes of Yves Tumor, Yaeji, Sega Bodega and Romy bringing a celebratory atmosphere to Victoria Park.

Listen to a magical, insect-inspired playlist from 33EMYBW

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

The Crack Magazine Crossword: 15th Birthday Edition

To celebrate 15 years of Crack Magazine — and everyone who’s made us everything we’ve grown to be — we’re reviving our much-loved crossword with a special, one-off anniversary edition.

In Photos: Voodoo Village 2024

The Belgian dance festival delivered a five-stage programme set in serene castle grounds in Humbeek.

Depths and delights beyond the hype: A decade of Aphex Twin’s Syro

After 13 long years away, the megastar of braindance returned with an absolute classic record – and a viral marketing campaign to match – that brought more people than ever into his trailblazing orbit.

In Photos: Caribou live in London

Following the announcement of his first album in four years under the Caribou alias, last week Dan Snaith played his most intimate London shows yet at basement venue The Waiting Room.

“An amazing talent, a beautiful soul and a mischievous glint”: Danielle Moore, remembered

Following the sudden passing of the beloved Crazy P vocalist, four of her friends and collaborators reflect on an extraordinary, empathetic artist and person.

In Photos: Kalorama Madrid

The Lisbon festival mainstay Meo Kalorama brought their acclaimed festivities to Spain for the inaugural Madrid version from 29-31 August at IFEMA Madrid.

RALLY 2024 through five key performances

Still relatively small and only in its sophomore year, the festival has quickly cemented itself as one of the best day parties in London.

In Photos: FWB FEST 2024

The Friends With Benefits-produced festival returned to California between 1-4 August for its third edition, headlined by A. G. Cook.

Listen to a dystopian playlist for the times curated by Lord Spikeheart

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

We Out Here through five key performances

Delivering a well-rounded musical programme alongside talks, wellbeing activities, charity representation and a huge community radio presence, We Out Here set an example for growing festivals honouring their underground roots.

In Photos: All Points East 2024

Returning to London over two weekends this August, All Points East brought a cast of legends to the stage including LCD Soundsystem, Jai Paul, Beabadobee and André 3000.