In Photos: Inside London’s Paraíso School of Samba, shot by Mariana Pires

London-based photographer Mariana Pires documents a community keeping Brazil’s samba culture thriving through music, movement, and collective practice.

Jessie Reyez is learning to live in the moment

Jessie Reyez is unstoppable. She’s collaborated with Lil Yachty and Miguel, penned hits for Dua Lipa and, most recently, released her second book of poetry. Now, after years of laying the groundwork, the Canadian-Colombian is stepping into a radical, fearless confidence.

Decoding the legacy of electronic music visionary Daphne Oram

Frances Morgan of the Daphne Oram Trust reflects on the composer and musician’s radical vision and lasting influence.

How C Prinz choreographed Charli xcx’s “feverish, fearless” new era

The filmmaker and choreographer breaks down her collaboration with Charli xcx for her post-‘brat’ era.

Jerskin Fendrix on grief, memory and growing up in the sticks

Jerskin Fendrix emerged from south London’s idiosyncratic Windmill scene before being tapped by Yorgos Lanthimos to compose the scores for ‘Poor Things’ and ‘Bugonia’. His second album is a similarly strange and evocative meditation on memory and grief.

Joy, pain and resilience set the tone at Le Guess Who? 2025

Digging in to uphold true independent music values for communities and cultures from all over the world, Utrecht’s flagship alternative festival was a four-day beacon of innovative music and raw emotion.

For Marla Kether, the dancefloor is a space for community-building and collective joy

The bassist, producer, DJ and Kilengi Dance Party founder reflects on reconnecting with her Congolese heritage through music, learning through collaboration, and how shared intention can turn a crowd into a community.

In Photos: Up Ya Archives at The Warehouse Project

Returning for its third – and biggest – edition yet at The Warehouse Project, Nia Archives’ club series returned to the Manchester venue last week for a five-stage, day-to-night takeover.

Pay it Forward: Morris Kolontyrsky on William Basinski

Morris Kolontyrsky of cosmic metal band Blood Incantation praises ambient icon William Basinski, who recently opened a show for them in a Chicago cemetery.