Hard, fast and unapologetic: this is hardcore, with DJ Rebekah

27th Aug 2026 6:30pm

The hakken, shaved heads, the hard techno boom, uptempo drama, “f*ck you” energy, and where we go from here. DJ Rebekah chats to us about hardcore.

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.

How to recover from a festival

22nd Aug 2025 4:55pm

Your ultimate guide to post-festival recovery - both mental and physical - from genuine festival veterans.

The Best Artists to Catch at Mood Swings

2nd Jun 2021 11:08am

Mood Swings is a series of events put on at Manchester's YES Basement by Now Wave. We thought we'd give you the rundown of some of the best names on offer!

Proper Sound: Equinox @ The Old Red Bus Station

14th Dec 2018 10:11am

Leeds' hip-hop promoters live showcase of the UK's cutting edge at their Equinox event

Brian Jonestown Massacre Manchester review

22nd Oct 2018 11:53am

Will Metcalfe witness Anton Newcombe and co in fine form at their Academy show.

Review: Field Day Festival

1st Jun 2013 10:40am

Matt Fawbert gives us his review of this year's Field Day festival...

Interview: The Futureheads

3rd Sep 2012 12:11pm

Just before the band took to the stage at Leeds Festival, Skiddle caught up with Ross from The Futureheads to talk new material, the stresses of festival organising and his beloved Man United.

Liverpool's Threshold Festival is back!

25th Jan 2012 11:06am

Threshold Festival is back for 2012, bringing three heady days of music and art to Liverpool's Baltic Triangle.

C.A.L.M take over Topman with Zane Lowe, The Maccabees, Rob da Bank and more

16th Nov 2011 2:12pm

Friday 25th November sees Skiddle's chosen charity C.A.L.M take over Topman Oxford Circus for an eight hour DJ battle featuring Zane Lowe, Rob da Bank, The Maccabees and many more.