Beyond nostalgia: what the return of Oasis and Britpop tells us about 2025

24th Sep 2025 12:00pm

Britpop’s defining act is back, along with a revival of ’90s culture. Discover how it taps into our shared longing for connection and the comfort of simpler, more certain times.

The Best Albums of the Year 2024

12th Dec 2024 3:47pm

Here are our picks for the best albums of 2024.

New On Skiddle: Skyline, STREETrave, LF SYSTEM, Becky Hill, and more

14th Oct 2024 10:09am

LF SYSTEM Scotland tour, a Christmas lights trail, Becky Hill live, The Thrillseekers, STREETrave, Garage Republic, Skyline, and more. Here are the best new events.

Summer Sound Music Festival 2017

10th Jul 2017 12:14pm

The North East's biggest tribute music festival returns to the historic grounds of Gisborough Priory for a weekend of live music, food, drink and good times.

Special Request Interview: Ethics, radio, and rave culture

7th Apr 2017 4:05pm

Martin Guttridge-Hewitt caught up with Special Request aka Paul Woolford about technology's affect on society, the importance of radio and his FabricLive release.

Five Of The Best Acts at The Great Escape 2017

7th Apr 2017 11:18am

We've selected the five acts who are set to impress at the Brighton weekender which takes place between Thursday 18th - Sunday 20th May.

Greg Wilson interview: Strange Days

22nd Mar 2017 1:06pm

Greg Wilson chats with Marko Kutlesa about the ideas and influences behind his next Super Weird Happening event, Liverpool's cultural movements and much more.

Meine Nacht with Call Super review

3rd Mar 2017 9:51am

Anthony Wharton headed to New Bird Street Warehouse in Liverpool to catch sets from Or:la and Dekmantel favourite Call Super.

An exclusive interview with Cuban Pete - Strange Daze 13th Birthday

15th Sep 2016 6:58am

Chris Nanook from Strange Daze, catches up with true vinyl vanguard and House Music aficionado, Cuban Pete... for a chat about music, mixing, parties, memories and secret dancefloor weaponry!

SW4 Festival Top Five picks

18th Jun 2014 12:10pm

Off to SW4 and need a little guidance with who to go see? Our top five picks plucks five artists you should watch this year at the festival.

Insider’s Guide: Jimmy Coultas (Liverpool)

24th Jul 2016 2:46pm

It's nearly time to start thinking about a new city again! Ahead of our 2014 series of Insider's Guides, we've gone back to last year's effort from our editor on why Liverpool is his favourite place in the world.

Family Friendly Festivals for 2013

24th Apr 2013 1:22pm

With festival season just around the corner, we decided to take a close up look at some of our favourite family friendly festivals, to help you work out where you are going to be taking your family this year.

OneMore chat to Meoko ahead of their 2nd Birthday

6th Dec 2012 2:40pm

In the space of two years Alex, Nunzio and Stefano have created one of Londons best underground house and techno events in OneMore.

Interview: Gareth Brooks on hip hop, Grandmaster Flash & Juicy's second birthday

4th Aug 2011 12:23pm

Xfm DJ Gareth Brooks, known simply as 'brooks' in hip hop circles, will be supporting Grandmaster Flash at Juicy's second birthday. We caught up with him in the hairdressers for a quick chat...