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.

Why we should all be worried about AI in music

30th Oct 2025 12:00pm

As AI seeps into music—from holographic performances to machine-made tracks—are we risking the soul of creativity itself? The question isn’t if it’ll change music, but whether humanity will still have a place in it.

Meet the owners of Seabass Vinyl - Scotland’s only vinyl pressing plant

25th Mar 2025 3:12pm

Partners Dominique and Dave Harvey have turned Seabass Vinyl into not only Scotland's first and only pressing plant but also the first in the UK to be recognised as carbon-neutral. Tom Hirst speaks to them about it all.

The best albums of 2023

13th Dec 2023 4:30pm

Here are our picks for the best albums of 2023.

New On Skiddle: Andy C & Hedex in Coventry, Richie Hawtin in Liverpool & more

20th Mar 2023 9:05am

Discover the latest events now on sale with Skiddle...

Women Rock! Day 2023: Female artists to watch out for in 2023

3rd Jan 2023 3:30pm

With today marking Women Rock Day 2023, we wanted to let you in on all the female acts we think you need to keep an eye on this year

The Skiddle Gig List: Upcoming gigs and tours across the UK

28th Jan 2022 9:00am

There's a whole lot of amazing live gigs and tours to get stuck into over the next few months. Check out some of the best-looking shows in our latest Skiddle Gig List guide, with tickets now available to buy

James English spent a week on the streets and admitted it was far tougher than he expected.

9th Jan 2018 4:00pm

'I can see why people turn to drink and drugs' GLOW star sleeps rough over Christmas to make harrowing film about life on streets

The Automatic: Interview + Live Review!!!

13th Oct 2006 12:59pm

We sent Graeme Johnston to interview and review The Automatic so any jokes about monsters are entirely concidental.