Fliptrix Interview: From Coldharbour Lane to an off-grid Portuguese farm

15th May 2026 4:18pm

We caught up with the rapper and High Focus Records founder to talk about his album ‘Elevation’ and upcoming tour, his Peruvian pilgrimage and living off-grid in the Portuguese mountains.

Pulitzer-laden opera ‘Angel’s Bone’ makes its UK premiere at Factory International

7th May 2026 3:31pm

English National Opera will bring ‘Angel’s Bone’ to Aviva Studios in Manchester next week, featuring a live orchestral performance from The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and Kantos Chamber Choir.

Massive Attack and Tom Waits team up for moody new release ‘Boots on the Ground’

16th Apr 2026 2:14pm

The Bristolian trip hop pioneers have released their first single in six years, an atmospheric and politically charged track featuring guttural singer and songwriter Tom Waits.

Paul McCartney announces ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’, his first album in six years

26th Mar 2026 4:06pm

The former Beatles’ nineteenth record - his first since 2020’s ‘McCartney III’ - releases on Friday 29th May.

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 best DJs of the 2000s

18th Feb 2026 3:44pm

From Tiësto and Paul van Dyk to Andy C, Slimzee and Carl Cox, these are the DJs who defined the 2000s. Explore the trance, house, drum & bass, UKG, grime, dubstep and techno legends who shaped the decade.

UK version of NBC hit show 'SNL' to be released this March

6th Feb 2026 3:51pm

With an all-British cast of fresh comedians, here's what to expect from the UK's first ever british series of Saturday Night Live.

Barbican unveils Spring 2026 Programme spanning art, music, theatre and craft

6th Jan 2026 11:11am

Barbican reveals its Spring 2026 programme, featuring Colombian artists, Icelandic music, uniquely set theatre and films celebrating global craft traditions.

Sound and Vision: Acid house, rave & the adoption of the smiley

20th Nov 2025 9:35am

How a simple club flyer, a 303 squelch and a youth movement transformed the smiley into one of music culture’s most enduring visual symbols - and why it’s still everywhere.

The best concert films of all time

25th Sep 2025 11:12am

From rock legends to pop icons, hip-hop heavyweights and rave anthems, we’ve rounded up the best concert films of all time. Relive iconic shows and discover new favourites without leaving your sofa.

Chris Lake Interview: Debut album 'Chemistry', collaborative process, & studio live streams

28th Jul 2025 9:56am

We catch up with veteran house groovemaker Chris Lake to chat about his new album Chemistry (the first in his 20+ year career) and his creative and collaborative processes in making it. Scroll down and check it out!

The Coral’s rise to fame chronicled in new documentary

24th Jul 2025 12:04pm

‘Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral’, which follows the group from humble beginnings to post-Britpop stardom, will be released in UK cinemas from 12th September.

The Best Techno Festivals in Europe

28th Jan 2026 1:29pm

From massive Dutch raves to desert marathons and Malta boat parties, discover the best techno festivals in Europe for 2026. Lineups, locations and vibes included for every techno fan.

The Best Folk Music Festivals

21st May 2026 10:12am

Check out our top picks of the Best Folk festivals in the UK and beyond, where you can go being serenaded on a hilltop to jigging in a huge crowd, all in one place!

The best Ibiza festivals and events

12th Jan 2026 9:32am

From sun-soaked day parties to massive weekenders and iconic superclubs, these Ibiza festivals and events are unmissable. Plan your trip with our guide to the best festivals in Ibiza 2026.