Open’er 2025 through five key performances
Returning with a line-up that spanned rap, pop, and techno and featured some of the biggest names in music, Poland’s Open’er Festival saw standout performances from Little Simz, Fcukers, Doechii, Brutalismus 3000, and Nemzzz.
What’s happening at Open’er Festival this week
Running from 2-5 July, Open’er returns to the coast of Gdynia with a four-stage programme hosting Arca, FKA twigs, A. G. Cook, Massive Attack and more.
Southbank Centre announces further events for Little Simz’ Meltdown
Meltdown will run this summer from Thursday 12-Sunday 22 June, with shows from The Streets, Ghetts, Little Simz and more.
In Photos: Glastonbury 2024
From a Banksy stunt at Idles to standout sets from Tems, Little Simz, PJ Harvey and a Charli xcx ‘Partygirl’ takeover, look back on the most memorable moments from the field this weekend.
London’s V&A East announces debut exhibition, The Music Is Black: A British Story
Opening in 2025, the museum’s first major exhibition is dedicated to Black British music and its impact on culture, spanning from the 1900s to the present day
Joan Armatrading joined Little Simz for BAFTAs performance last night
Last night Little Simz performed at the 76th British Academy Film Awards ceremony, which took place in London at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
Sónar completes line-up with Aphex Twin, Little Simz and more
The Barcelona festival has added over 40 more acts to its 30th anniversary edition, taking place 15-17 June
Little Simz’ new Inflo-produced album NO THANK YOU is out today
As with her previous two releases, Inflo – aka SAULT – produced Little Simz’ new ten-track album, which she announced last week
Little Simz announces fifth album, NO THANK YOU
The rapper and ‘Top Boy’ star has announced the follow-up to her Mercury winning 2021 release ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’
To Be Continued: Top Boy
Kano, Little Simz, Ashley Walters and Micheal Ward preview the return of Top Boy. This is the story of how converging forces of Black British creativity are changing the face of culture.
Little Simz on building confidence and finding her voice
This feature is part of The Click series, taken from our print magazine. A podcast version of The Click is available exclusively to Supporters
Little Simz and Giggs added to Strawberries & Creem 2021 line-up
The Cambridge festival has also announced a new partnership with Notting Hill Carnival
Little Simz shares self-directed video for new single Woman
The second single to be lifted from her forthcoming album ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’
Choreographer Kloe Dean on bringing Little Simz’s Introvert video to life
We talk references, relationships and supporting Simz’s vision with the London-based choreographer
Nick Cave, Little Simz, Mica Levi, J Hus and Dave nominated for Ivor Novello awards
The nominees for 2020 have been announced
Lovebox adds Kojey Radical, Bakar and more to 2020 line-up
The London festival will head to Gunnersbury Park on 12-14 June
DJ Harvey, Kano, Little Simz and Helena Hauff announced for Love Saves The Day 2020
Love Saves The Day unveil a packed line-up for 2020
Top Boy soundtrack to feature Drake, Dave, Little Simz and more
The crime drama series returns for season three after a six-year hiatus
Netflix release official Top Boy trailer for upcoming season
The clip follows up from Drake’s premiere of the teaser trailer back in April
Netflix confirm September release for third season of Top Boy
East-London based drama Top Boy will return to screens this autumn, Netflix confirms
IDLES, slowthai and Little Simz shortlised for 2019 Mercury Prize
Anna Calvi, The 1975, Foals and more have also been nominated for the 2019 Mercury Prize.
Little Simz in conversation with Novelist: Call the shots
For our 100th issue, we united three sets of former Crack Magazine cover stars. Here, Little Simz and Novelist touch base on what it means to be self-made
slowthai, Ross From Friends and Little Simz to play Crack Magazine stage at Love Saves the Day
The Bristol festival returns to Eastville Park on 25-26 May 2019
Drake premieres Top Boy trailer at London O2 Arena show
The teaser trailer features Dave and Little Simz
My life as a mixtape: Little Simz
The north London rapper spoke to us about the songs that helped her climb all the way to the top
Little Simz – GREY Area
This is the north London rapper at her most enjoyable, delivering everything that makes her distinct
Christine & the Queens, Helena Hauff and Little Simz gear up for Parklife 2019
The Manchester festival returns to Heaton Park on 8-9 June
Love Saves the Day announces Little Simz, Palms Trax, Peggy Gou and Goldie for 2019 edition
The Bristol festival returns to Eastville Park on 25-26 May
Little Simz: Terms and Conditions
From North London to Wonderland, Simbi Ajikawo paints vivid pictures of her headspace. On her birthday, she talks industry setbacks and platforming women of colour
Gorillaz’s Demon Dayz Festival announce Vince Staples, Danny Brown and more
The line-up for the one-day event at Dreamland Margate has been revealed today (8 May)