Blah Records bring back UK hip-hop's notorious Cult of the Damned for 20th anniversary

9th Feb 2026 9:23am

For the first time in 8 years, the Cult of the Damned are back and heading out to Manchester, London, and Bristol. Tickets live on Tuesday 10th February at 10am

Simon Reynolds announces new book charting the rise of shoegaze

29th Jan 2026 2:13pm

Still in a Dream is Simon Reynolds latest book, one that explores shoegaze, slackers, and the reinvention of rock from 1984–1994.

DJ Lag Interview: Southside mixtape, new singles, and the future of Gqom

7th Nov 2025 2:49pm

We chat to South Africa's Gqom king, DJ Lag, about his upcoming mixtape, Southside, how to get into the genre, and what the future holds for Gqom and its collaborators

AI artist Xania Monet makes history with Billboard chart debut

3rd Nov 2025 2:26pm

The AI-based project earned enough radio airplay to debut at No. 30 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart, with single ‘How Was I Supposed to Know?’ also reaching No. 1 on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart.

Latitude Festival reveals 2026 headliners ahead of 20th anniversary celebration

3rd Nov 2025 12:28pm

The popular summertime event will mark 20 years at Henham Park in 2026, with special performances from David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi, The Flaming Lips, Self Esteem and more.

Jon Dasilva Interview: “Acid house has never gone away, it keeps evolving”

4th Sep 2024 12:02pm

We had a chat with the influential acid house DJ and former Hacienda resident before his set at Northenden Fringe Festival, talking all things New Order, grassroots venues, the impact of Hacienda, and more.

The Alternative Guide To... The Euros: England v Croatia

15th Jun 2021 11:09am

Follow the happenings of the England football teams most recent outing with Croatia, as experienced and commented on by football novice, Jonny 'Soccer fan' Dickin

Hellfire's debut Victoria Warehouse show is down to it's last remaining tickets

1st Feb 2019 11:35am

Final tickets now remain for Hellfire's huge debut show with us featuring W&W, Ben Nicky, Will Sparkz, Brennan Heart, Da Tweekaz & much more!!

Lost in Time & Goodgreef Xtra Hard present… HELLFIRE

25th Oct 2018 10:32am

A Brand New Series Of Events Launching on 16th February 2019 At Manchesters Victoria Warehouse

Will Varley

7th Feb 2018 11:21am

The heady sense of the unfamiliar suffuses Will Varley's music ? somehow so rooted in the ancient folk traditions we know intimately yet with a voice and lyricism that resonates unlike anyone before him.

Bill Brewster's Tribal Rites Top 10

21st Dec 2017 5:08pm

Bill Brewster talks us through ten tracks from his Tribal Rites compilation and why they've had such an impact on him as a record collector.

Iconic Hacienda DJs bring a night of Classical Dance music

25th Jan 2017 1:45pm

Legendary Djs Graeme Park and Mike Pickering - who shaped the sounds of the Hacienda - collaborate with the world class Manchester Camerata Orchestra for a night of merging classical music with dance music classics in Newcastle's Times Square.

Minor Victories 'Minor Victories' review

4th Jun 2016 2:00pm

Members of Mogwai, Editors and Slowdive combine for a cinematic epic - Ben Smith reviews.

Coming up: Ministry of Sound, Shiba San, Stefano Noferini, Robin S + more!

21st Apr 2016 11:26am

Friday - Ministry of Sound w/ Solardo // Saturday - No Hassle: Shiba San // 29.04 - Live Wire: Deeperfect // 30.04 - Sanction // 01.05 - Back By Dope Demand: Robin S Live

Cool Uncle 'Cool Uncle' review

18th Nov 2015 7:36am

The Bobby Caldwell and Jack Splash project has Jimmy Coultas entranced.