Laces Out, the UK's premier sneaker festival, returns to Liverpool this weekend - grab tickets now!

19th May 2026 2:23pm

LACES OUT! returns to Liverpool’s Boxpark this Saturday with rare trainers, vintage fashion, DJs, collectibles and more.

Get to know... Holly Head

2nd Feb 2026 9:30am

Armed with raw, politically charged and boundary-pushing tracks, Manchester’s Holly Head are staking their claim as one of the city’s most exciting new acts, set to make serious waves in 2026.

The best albums of the year 2025

24th Dec 2025 10:09am

Here are the 30 best albums released in 2025.

Sound and Vision: Acid house, rave & the adoption of the smiley

20th Nov 2025 9:35am

How a simple club flyer, a 303 squelch and a youth movement transformed the smiley into one of music culture’s most enduring visual symbols - and why it’s still everywhere.

Truly gifted or truly grifting: a look into the TikTok world of modern-day witches

31st Oct 2025 5:30pm

We got to speak to a modern-day witch about what being a witch and Halloween mean to them.

The best bands of the '90s

27th Aug 2025 9:55am

Explore the best bands of the '90s – from Britpop and grunge to pop and rave anthems. Relive the golden decade of music with the icons who defined it, from Oasis to TLC, Nirvana, Daft Punk and beyond.

Chris Lake Interview: Debut album 'Chemistry', collaborative process, & studio live streams

28th Jul 2025 9:56am

We catch up with veteran house groovemaker Chris Lake to chat about his new album Chemistry (the first in his 20+ year career) and his creative and collaborative processes in making it. Scroll down and check it out!

Nicole Moudaber Interview: “Music has always been part of who I am”

15th Jul 2025 3:35pm

We caught up with techno legend Nicole Moudaber to talk about new single ‘AI Love You’, her tech house label MoodCollective, how her craft has developed, and much more.

From protest to party: the evolution of Pride

1st Jun 2026 1:55pm

From six nights of protest to Britney and cocktails, we traced how Pride has evolved since its inception 56 years ago.

The best LGBTQ events and club nights

15th Sep 2025 3:12pm

Here are the best LGBTQ events and club nights across the UK, from drum and bass to emo to disco and everything in between.

The Best UK Dance and EDM Festivals

4th Mar 2026 3:30pm

Discover the biggest EDM festivals and best dance music festivals in 2026. From Creamfields and Parklife to Forbidden Forest and Terminal V, explore the UK’s top events for house, techno, trance and more.

The best music festivals in Amsterdam

14th Mar 2026 5:02pm

If you love a good rave, dancing 'til your legs hurt, and throwing up the occasional gun finger, you’ll love Amsterdam’s music festivals.

Best Music Festivals in France

11th Feb 2026 12:00pm

Discover the best music festivals in France, from Parisian rock giants and beachside raves to alpine dance takeovers and underground woodland escapes.

The Best Punk, Rock and Metal Festivals

28th May 2026 4:05pm

Stick on your battle jacket, raise your horns to the sky, and open up the pit at these incredible rock, metal, and punk festivals in 2026.

The A-Z of Festival Essentials

21st Aug 2025 2:16pm

Wondering what to take to a festival? From booze to baby wipes, here are the festival essentials you need to come out the other side in one piece this festival season.