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.

Knocked Loose: The Sound and the Fury

This year, Knocked Loose defied expectations with their latest album, ‘You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To’, becoming torchbearers of a genre and introducing a new generation of fans to the cathartic delirium of hardcore.

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.

Rising: Gurriers are soundtracking what it means to be young in Ireland today

On their imminent debut album, ‘Come and See’, Irish five-piece Gurriers pair political lyricism with pent-up, cathartic rage.

Kampire: “I was right – people want to hear this music on the dancefloor”

Feted Nyege Nyege DJ and producer Kampire winds the clock back to two early stints behind the decks that set her on her way.

“The English canon of weird music”: Shackleton in conversation with Al Wootton

To mark the release of their collaborative album, ‘The Tumbling Psychic Joy of Now’, Sam Shackleton and Holy Tongue’s Al Wootton talk about their roots in post-punk, bassweight, and how they came together in the studio.

MUTEK Montréal through five key performances

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this August, MUTEK Montréal proved its dedication to spotlighting the best in electronic music and audiovisual art.

Twenty years on, Medúlla is still Björk stripped down to the marrow

Björk’s visionary acapella album explored spaces many of her fans just couldn’t understand, and yet its powerful sound continues to create ripples.

The US Department of Justice is suing to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster, and it could transform live music

After years of Ticketmaster and Live Nation dominating the industry – and fans paying the price – the US government has finally stepped in.