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.

Stormzy's film company greenlit to co-produce Ian Wright biopic

15th May 2026 11:30am

#Merky Films will be the official co-producer, as well as Stormzy leading as executive producer.

Emerging South Asian artists invited to apply for fully funded Resonate residency

13th May 2026 10:54am

Studio time, mentorship, live performance slots and international showcase opportunities are all up for grabs as Dialled Industry launches the latest edition of its artist development programme.

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.

The best bands of the 1960s

6th May 2026 4:08pm

From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to The Supremes, Pink Floyd and The Stooges, explore the best bands of the 1960s and how rock, soul, folk, psychedelia and blues rock changed music for future generations.

First trailer for Tony reveals Anthony Bourdain’s origin story in A24 biopic

6th May 2026 2:51pm

The A24 biopic stars Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers) and explores Anthony Bourdain’s early years, focusing on a Cape Cod kitchen job that sparked his world-famous culinary career.

Skiddle to refund 25 customers on Friday to celebrate 25th birthday

29th Apr 2026 10:25am

Here's an extra treat for customers to celebrate Skiddle's 25th birthday.

Get to know... The Opera

29th Apr 2026 9:22am

Blending experimental influences into a genre-blurring sound shaped by movement, tension and hope, Austin's fervent art-punk five-piece The Opera are a band you really ought to get to know in 2026.

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.

SXSW London unveils major world premieres for 2026 Screen programme

21st Apr 2026 2:14pm

SXSW London reveals world premieres of Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day, Savage House, and Get Jiro, for its 2026 Screen programme.

Get to know... Georgian

14th Apr 2026 3:44pm

One of many new acts carrying the torch for Manchester, Georgian blend wistful, atmospheric sounds with retro influences. Get to know the group ahead of the release of their debut EP Crackled Grounds this summer.

Immersive future-facing exhibition 'In Other Worlds' lands at the Barbican next month

14th Apr 2026 12:57pm

Liam Young’s immersive exhibition In Other Worlds arrives at the Barbican this May, exploring the potential of future worlds through a hopeful, not dystopic lens

The Edinburgh Fringe adds over 1,700 names to 2026 edition

7th Apr 2026 10:41am

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reveals 1,700 strong second wave of shows across comedy, music, theatre, and live performance ahead of full lineup reveal on the 4th June

The best DJs of all time

21st Apr 2026 4:16pm

From Daft Punk to DJ EZ, we explore some of the best DJs of all time, celebrating pioneers, innovators and modern icons who have shaped dance music and club culture across the globe.