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.

Makina and the North East: From Import to Institution

19th Feb 2026 10:30am

We chat with DJ Scott, Schak, and Lee Davidson as they trace Makina’s journey from Spanish import to North East institution, built in clubs, on tapes, and in the community.

Falling for the drop: The chemistry of why music moves us

12th Feb 2026 3:00pm

From dopamine-fuelled anticipation to oxytocin-driven connection, we explore the chemistry behind music’s emotional power, and why it moves us, bonds us, and stays with us long after the sound fades.

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?

Behind the Beats: exploring the phenomenon of sampling

6th Oct 2025 12:00pm

Diving into the impact of sampling in the music industry and the hidden gems in sampled songs.

The best bands of the '90s

27th Aug 2025 9:55am

Explore the best bands of the '90s – from Britpop and grunge to pop and rave anthems. Relive the golden decade of music with the icons who defined it, from Oasis to TLC, Nirvana, Daft Punk and beyond.

Louder Than Labels: Jase Jeffery interview

25th Jun 2025 4:10pm

This Pride, we got to speak to Bent Hedonism creator Jase Jeffery. As both a prominent figure in the northern queer community and passionate about queer spaces within the music scene, we got to know how the Australian DJ feels about queer music spaces

Disclosure @ The Warehouse Project review: a pulsating night of electronic music

29th Oct 2024 11:01am

We sent Alberto Massaro to check out Disclosure's Warehouse Project show.

The best student bars and clubs in Bath

9th Sep 2024 1:25pm

Heading to Bath for your University experience? Well, then you need to know all the best Bath student bars and clubs for you and your newfound pals to go hard in.

DJ Paulette Interview: "It's about time I talked about these things"

19th Jan 2024 1:42pm

In her first book, Welcome to the Club, DJ Paulette tackles the highs, lows and lessons of a thirty-year music career while seeking to give justice to the women who keep the beat going. Read what she had to say below!

Essential Listening: New music releases in February 2023 (Updated)

28th Feb 2023 3:28pm

Listen to the best new releases of February in our new genre-specific Essential Listening playlists. Discover more about the tracks and buy tickets to see the featured artists live

Skiddle Recommends: The Best Events to Attend in November 2022

1st Jan 2024 11:47am

All of Skiddle’s biggest and best events in November 2022 to see the year's penultimate month off in style

Cheap places to eat in London

24th Aug 2023 3:12pm

We take a look at some of the cheapest places to eat in all of London.

The best student clubs and bars in London

29th Aug 2025 3:33pm

About to start your first year of studying in the English capital? Get up to date on all the best student bars and clubs in London.

The Best Indie & Alternative Festivals in the UK

20th Feb 2026 3:59pm

Oh, how we long for the temperamental British weather, drinks in hand with the best company imaginable and seeing bands we love at the UK's best indie festivals. Who said the guitar was dead?