Brick Lane institution Cafe 1001 announces first names for 25th birthday weekend

15th Jun 2026 2:24pm

Cafe 1001 celebrates 25 years on Brick Lane this August with Charlie Dark, resident DJs and a weekend-long homecoming party.

Manchester’s Victoria Baths to host new immersive daytime dance event Escapism

3rd Jun 2026 4:33pm

Deep Dish, Smokin Jo and Pattn will soundtrack the first edition of the new daytime series , bringing together electronic music, immersive production and a unique setting.

Do As You Please relaunch with Records & Arts House

28th May 2026 4:22pm

The Manchester collective has relaunched, bringing together its label, online vinyl store, DJ talent and events platform.

Johnny Marr reflects on Manchester roots in new Origin Stories episode

29th May 2026 10:15am

The Smiths legend and Manchester native reflects on the experiences that shaped his career for Apple Music's Origin Stories, revealing why the city remains vital to his creative process.

Return to Gouryella: Rediscovering the roots of Ibiza

20th May 2026 7:54am

A movement is taking hold across the White Isle as clubs and promoters attempt to restore authenticity to the dancefloor experience, championing presence and musical journeys over digital distraction and spectacle.

Fliptrix Interview: From Coldharbour Lane to an off-grid Portuguese farm

15th May 2026 4:18pm

We caught up with the rapper and High Focus Records founder to talk about his album ‘Elevation’ and upcoming tour, his Peruvian pilgrimage and living off-grid in the Portuguese mountains.

Get to know... Idioteque

12th May 2026 4:11pm

London collective Idioteque discuss genre-blurring sounds, immersive live shows, emotional storytelling, and the future of downtempo music ahead of new material coming later this year.

Solid Grooves to enforce no-phones policy during DC10 Ibiza residency

16th Mar 2026 4:26pm

"No phones means music is truly made visible" - the Michael Bibi and PAWSA brand takes over the club with a Thursday residency this year.

London exhibition examines governance, surveillance, institutional power in care

13th Mar 2026 12:22pm

Racheal Crowther’s ‘Liquid Trust’ lands in the capital’s Chisenhale Gallery in April 2026.

Birkenhead venue Future Yard announce plans for new 600-capacity space

3rd Mar 2026 12:09pm

Set on the site of Future Yard’s current outdoor space, the ambitious new venue plans to open this Autumn.

Rio Tashan talks new brand Expressions, Randall, and the gig-ification of rave

6th Feb 2026 2:10pm

We caught up with Rio Tashan ahead of the launch of his new brand Expressions to talk about its exploration-first ethos, upcoming tour, the influence of his late father, and the importance of brand over artist.

Offline-first: Reclaiming music from the algorithm

27th Jan 2026 12:39pm

Limited physical releases, mailing lists, and word-of-mouth buzz - could opting for an offline-first strategy help artists to reconnect with fans in a more valuable and meaningful way?

Kölsch scales up on latest album with 'KINEMA (Deluxe Edition)'

19th Jan 2026 9:40am

Talented DJ Kölsch returns with the project 'KINEMA (Deluxe Edition)'. Expanding on his latest album, read more below!

Hannah Wants interview: ‘Cure My Desire’, music that heals, and new label ‘counter-culture music’

30th Dec 2025 3:15pm

After nearly 15 years behind the decks, Hannah Wants has her first chart plaque. Now, with her new label also on the way, we caught up with the house icon to chat all about them.

The best albums of the year 2025

24th Dec 2025 10:09am

Here are the 30 best albums released in 2025.