SCENE Festival returns to HOME this week with packed LGBTQ+ film programme

17th Aug 2026 11:12am

Manchester's premier queer film festival, SCENE, returns to HOME this week in the run-up to Manchester Pride. Check out the programme below!

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.

90s rave culture documentary set for streaming debut this month

15th May 2026 5:15pm

'Free Party: A Folk History' explores the origins of the UK's free party movement in the '90s. Plus interviews with Spiral Tribe, DiY Sound System, Bedlam and more.

Boomtown 2026 announces new HYDRO XL stage and line-up

29th Apr 2026 4:02pm

The festival pushes festival production forward with it's latest stage HYDRO XL, featuring immersive design and a line-up of global talents spanning house, techno, bass and beyond.

Get to know... Spanish Horses

17th Mar 2026 9:28am

Paris-born and now rooted in London’s prolific Windmill scene, Spanish Horses blend ‘70s New York influences with restless live energy. Fresh off a UK tour and new single “Raindance”, the five-piece are gearing up for a big year ahead.

The best albums of the year 2025

24th Dec 2025 10:09am

Here are the 30 best albums released in 2025.

What the f*ck is goblincore?: Folklore, dungeon synth & fungi fashion

23rd Oct 2025 11:00am

Dubbed the scuzzier cousin of cottagecore, this digital-born subculture blends rebellion, nature, and noise - explore its roots, wild aesthetic, and the artists shaping its sound in our latest feature.

The best Manchester bands of all time

29th Jul 2025 12:50pm

From punk and post-punk to acid house, Madchester and modern indie, we round up the best Manchester bands of all time—genre-defining, era-shaping, and unmistakably Mancunian.

Gurriers Interview: "There's a lot to be angry about at the moment"

27th Aug 2024 1:44pm

Ahead of this week's Manchester Psych Fest, Tiernan Cannon spoke to Gurriers, the latest export from Ireland's thriving post-punk scene.

Pink Coconut Reunion Summer Festival to take place in September

31st Jul 2024 4:40pm

Pink Coconut are putting on a huge event to make up for their cancelled show earlier in the year due to PRYZM's closure.

Mungo's Hi Fi Interview: “It started as a bunch of pals, obsessed with music"

25th Jul 2024 11:48am

We caught up with Craig from Mungo's Hi Fi to chat about their new single ‘Born With It’, their upcoming live shows and festival slots, and all things sound systems.

The Best Music Festivals in Morocco

7th Aug 2024 11:30am

From electronic fests in the desert to cosmopolitan jazz gatherings, here are the best music festivals in Morocco in 2024.

The Best UK Dance and EDM Festivals

4th Mar 2026 3:30pm

Discover the biggest EDM festivals and best dance music festivals in 2026. From Creamfields and Parklife to Forbidden Forest and Terminal V, explore the UK’s top events for house, techno, trance and more.

The Best Drum and Bass Festivals

26th Feb 2026 12:00pm

Discover the best drum and bass festivals in 2026, from Mallorca and Malta to London, Croatia and beyond. Explore huge lineups, beach raves and warehouse parties at the best drum and bass festivals this year.

The UKs Best House and Techno Festivals

26th Feb 2026 5:35pm

Discover the UK's best house festivals and leading techno festivals, from city-centre weekender events to immersive outdoor showcases. Whether you love deep grooves or hard-hitting beats, these house festivals highlight the best of UK electronic music.