Sound and Vision: Jamie Hewlett - the visual architect of Gorillaz

27th Feb 2026 6:50pm

Explore how Jamie Hewlett’s comic-book beginnings evolved into the Gorillaz visual universe, and how his artwork shaped the band’s identity as powerfully as the music itself.

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

New On Skiddle: PAWSA, Mint, Unfussy, PRTY, Will Atkinson, and more

10th Nov 2025 9:03am

PAWSA, Billy Gillies, Sara Landry at Terminal V, Morgan Seatree, Will Atkinson, PRTY Fest, Mint Fest, Damnation, Hybrid Minds at High Lights, Kula Shaker, NYE parties, and more.

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.

Mandidextrous Interview: Phone Call Riddim, Speedbass, Balter, Boomtown and more

10th Jul 2025 4:23pm

Mandidextrous talks Phone Call Rhythm, Speedbass’s rise, festival stories, and why community keeps the rave alive. Dive into the full interview here.

Bloc Party to be honoured at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards

8th May 2025 9:52am

Amid the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed debut, the iconic noughties indie group will be rewarded for their Outstanding Song Collection, to be presented at this year’s Ivors on 22nd May.

Forged From Passion - A Goodbye To Hope Works

20th Feb 2025 12:46pm

With the final night at Sheffield’s iconic rave warehouse, Hope Works, happening this weekend, we look back at what made it so special, with some of the people who made it so.

The best new up-and-coming bands in 2025

6th Jan 2025 12:13pm

Here are the best bands that we here at Skiddle think you should be keeping an eye on in 2025

Skiddle's Artist of the Year 2024 - Sammy Virji

30th Dec 2024 1:57pm

After such an incredible year releasing banger after banger and taking UKG Global, Sammy Virji had to be our artist of the year.

The Best Albums of the Year 2024

12th Dec 2024 3:47pm

Here are our picks for the best albums of 2024.

Barry Can't Swim @ The Warehouse Project review: Euphoric electronic escapism

2nd Dec 2024 4:15pm

We sent Thomas Hirst to check out Barry Can't Swims' headline Warehouse Project show.

Ben Hemsley @ The Arch review: Geordie DJ showcases versatility

14th Oct 2024 11:43am

We sent Harvey Marwood to The Arch in Brighton to check out the latest set from Ben Hemsley.

Boris Grebenshikov heads on UK tour with original members of Aquarium

10th Oct 2024 9:59am

The Russian rock legend comes to London, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and back to London in December. 

The best female DJs in the world

7th Mar 2025 1:41pm

In an industry plagued by gender disparities, these DJs still stand out from the crowd. Here are the best female DJs in the world.

The best new up-and-coming bands in 2024

2nd Jan 2025 2:30pm

Here are the best bands that we here at Skiddle think you should be keeping an eye on in 2024