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?

Mercury Prize reveal nominees for the 2023 award

27th Jul 2023 4:14pm

Albums by Arctic Monkeys, Raye, Fred Again, Young Fathers, Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective, Jockstrap, Shygirl, Olivia Dean, Lankum, Jessie Ware, and J Hus have all been nominated for the coveted award.

Skiddle Record Club: Week 9 - Sleep Token - Sundowning

13th Jan 2022 11:49am

Each week, a different member of the Skiddle team picks a record for the rest of the team to listen to and evaluate, ranking the album out of 10. Where will this weeks record land on the leaderboard?

The Skiddle Gig List: Upcoming gigs and tours across the UK

17th Dec 2021 4:00pm

There's a whole lot of amazing live gigs and tours to get stuck into over the next few months. Check out some of the best-looking shows in our latest Skiddle Gig List guide, with tickets now available to buy

For The Record: Strange Bones, 'We're whatever the f*** you want us to be'

22nd Apr 2020 3:45pm

Punk frontman Bobby Bentham reveals his favourite new releases, best ever gig, and why he's not guilty about his soft spot for Girls Aloud

Independent Venue Week 2020: who to watch and where

20th Jan 2020 10:43am

Here's some of our favourite gigs taking place across the UK this Independent Venue Week

Five of the Best: Download Festival

2nd May 2018 9:24am

As the weekend draws closer, we selected 5 acts to catch at the hard rocking festival.

Alex Baker and MC Lars to host Pop Punk Pile-Up After Parties

23rd Mar 2018 11:50am

After parties on Friday and Saturday will be hosted by Kerrang! Radio's own Alex Baker with MC Lars and Koo Koo Kanga Roo hosting Sunday night

Download 2017 Friday review

13th Jun 2017 9:32am

Gareth Chubb went to the Donington Park hard rock spectacular, taking in performances from Prophets Of Rage, Machine Gun Kelly, System Of A Down and more.

UK's #1 Muse Tribute Act - making an Impact in our community

11th Apr 2017 10:39am

Mused at The Carleton Venue in Morecambe - launch of the new front bar. 50% of ticket sales profit going to West End Impact, a local charity, helping those in crisis.

Five venues to visit during Independent Venue Week

19th Jan 2017 1:00pm

Before you go out and support your local venue between Monday 23rd and Sunday 29th January, check out our top picks of the artists playing shows near you.

Fireworks in Newport Venue as Skindred Take to The Stage

7th Oct 2016 9:34am

The Band Play Hometown for Their Only Stop in Wales This Year as part of their Sound The Siren Tour, with support from The King Blues and Merthyr based band Florence Black.

3 Months Until 3 For 5

19th May 2016 1:15pm

The first 3 For 5 event will take place at The Victoria Inn in Derby on Friday 19 August.

Ferocious Dog Make First Trip to Scotland

22nd Feb 2016 1:47pm

Ferocious Dog made history by becoming the only unsigned act to ever sell out the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, not only once but twice.

Review: 2000 Trees Festival

14th Jul 2015 9:40am

Alan Wragg soaked up a live music feast at last weekend's 2000 Trees Festival. Read his review here.