Spotify's most-streamed artists, songs, and albums of all time revealed

24th Apr 2026 4:05pm

The stats go alongside the music platform's 20th anniversary.

IWD2026: empowering stories, challenges faced, and solidarity

6th Mar 2026 4:30pm

Celebrate IWD2026 with Skiddle by listening to some of the voices of women in the music industry. Sharing their stories, experiences, and exploring what it means as a woman to work in the music industry today. Read more down below.

New musical God is a DJ to bring the world of club culture to the stage

16th Feb 2026 3:34pm

Blending nightlife culture with an original club-driven soundtrack, God Is A DJ turns the DJ booth into the centre of a high-energy musical exploring fame, love and life beneath the lights.

The Hacienda Hangover: Why is Manchester so obsessed with the 80s and 90s?

17th Nov 2025 9:25am

Sick of the black and yellow stripes? We take a look at Manchester’s cultural legacy of the 80s and 90s - what keeps dragging us back to it?

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.

Bluedot Festival 2023 review: battling elements to see amazing headliners

26th Jul 2023 10:58am

Skiddle's Dale Grogan went to Bluedot Festival 2023. Here are his thoughts.

New On Skiddle: Chase & Status, Mason Collective, festivals & more

9th May 2023 9:11am

Discover the hottest new events on Skiddle including Andy C, Teletech Fest, PLTFRM FSTVL, Chase & Status, Soundwave Fest, and more.

The Alternative Guide To... The Best Albums of 2021 so far

16th Aug 2021 1:45pm

Jonny Dickin is back with yet another 'Alternative Guide To' feature, this time highlighting the best left-field album releases of the year so far - including entries from Black Midi, Floating Points, Amenra and more...

#snowwhiteprivilege

8th Dec 2019 11:10am

The Nia Centre at Hulme?s Playhouse Theatre stages its first theatre production in 25 years

Stormzy, Stone Roses & The Sex Pistols: when politics creates era-defining music

14th Aug 2019 2:21pm

Music is a reaction to circumstance and for every action there is a reaction.

I Know It’s Over, Still... Can We Cling To Morrissey’s Music?

30th Jul 2019 9:37am

Is it possible to continue to appreciate the music of our fallen music idols?

John Cooper Clarke at Bridgewater Hall Manchester review

26th Nov 2018 8:28am

Daniel Lovatt witnessed the punk poet in top form at his Manchester date.

Six of the best: Film soundtracks written by popular musicians

7th Nov 2018 9:06am

We take a closer look at the artists who have left a lasting impression not just on the pop charts, but also the world of cinema too.

Kings of Leon: Top five

1st Jan 2019 4:02pm

They went from being the noughties' hardest partying band to stadium rock titans. We picked our favourite Kings of Leon tracks.

All Points East 2018 review

30th May 2018 4:24pm

"An endlessly diverse weekend of music that marks All Points East as a serious contender for the UK festival crown." Ben Jolley witnessed the inaugural edition of the festival.