The best bands of the 2000s

3rd Mar 2026 11:50am

From emo icons to indie heroes and pop powerhouses, we’re counting down the best bands of the 2000s. These 2000s bands defined a generation, and they’re still packing out arenas and club nights today.

The 10 Best Alternative Christmas Songs

10th Dec 2025 3:33pm

Tired of the same, relentlessly overplayed festive hits? We hear you! Check out our guide offering a handpicked selection of the best alternative Christmas tracks to enjoy during the season.

The First: Damnation Festival

3rd Nov 2025 11:56am

Since 2005, Damnation has championed metal’s niche corners, growing into the world’s largest indoor metal festival. We chatted with festival founder Gavin McInally to look back at that very first edition.

Skiddle Recommends: The Best Events to Attend in September 2022

1st Sep 2022 2:31pm

All the biggest and best events being sold on Skiddle this September, all in one place

The Best Festivals to Attend in June

1st Jun 2022 4:46pm

There are so many cracking festivals going down in June. From multi-genre heaven Parklife to metal, punk, and rock mecca Download Festival, here are the best June festivals.

Download 2020 : KISS, Iron Maiden and System Of A Down set to headline

23rd Sep 2019 3:43pm

Download 2020 will take place between 12th - 14th June, and the event organisers have revealed details of their massive headline trio.

Further names added to Download Festival line up

23rd Jan 2018 7:00pm

Black Stone Cherry, You Me At Six, Jonathan Davis, Bury Tomorrow, Cradle of Filth, Dragonforce and more confirmed. Find out how to secure Download Festival tickets

Noisia interview: Beyond The Outer Edges

4th Jul 2017 4:30pm

Noisia spoke with Marko Kutlesa about background, influences, their famed Prodigy remix and about the album which their current spectacular audio visual show is built around.

Reading and Leeds Festival 2017 unveil Alternative Stage line up

8th Jun 2017 9:56am

The likes of Simon Amstell, Katherine Ryan, Sean Walsh and more join the bill at the sister festivals.

12 year old joins rockers Korn on tour

10th Apr 2017 2:21pm

He steps in for regular bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu.

Reading Festival 2017 unveil Eminem as Saturday night headliner

24th Feb 2017 8:00am

The rap legend returns to the August bank holiday weekender for the first time since 2013.

Eminem announced as Sunday night headliner at Leeds Festival 2017

24th Feb 2017 8:00am

The world beating rapper will return to Bramham Park for the first time since his triumphant 2013 show.

Tickets for Reading Festival 2017 are now on sale

23rd Feb 2017 5:00pm

Muse and Kasabian are the first two headliners announced for the gargantuan August bank holiday weekender.

Skiddle loves Leeds and Reading Spotify Playlist

16th Feb 2017 8:25am

Listen to artists already announced for this year's Leeds Festival and get yourself ready for what promises to be an amazing weekend of rock, indie, hip-hop, grime and more.

Kasabian announced as Leeds and Reading Festival 2017 headliners

27th Jan 2017 3:00pm

They join fellow headliners Muse along with the likes of Bastille, Glass Animals, Danny brown and heaps more at the August bank holiday weekender.