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.

New On Skiddle: WHP, Our House, Girls Don’t Sync tour, and more

9th Sep 2024 9:00am

The best new events near you! We’re talking The Warehouse Project, Girls Don’t Sync on tour, Dysfunctional Rave, Our House x Federation, and so much more. 

Skiddle Recommends: The best events to attend in September 2024

4th Sep 2024 2:05pm

All of Skiddle’s biggest and best events in September 2024, all in one place. Grab your tickets in the boxes and make it a month to remember!

Squid: O Monolith - Track by track review

9th Jun 2023 2:21pm

Here are our thoughts on the second outing from Brighton's weird and wonderful aquatic rockers, Squid!

The Best Bands & DJs to Catch Live This Spring

17th Mar 2022 4:24pm

Want to look back at spring 2022 and think, “damn, I really went to some sick events”? You’re in the right place. Here are the best bands and DJs to check out this spring.

Skiddle's Q4 Album Roundup // 2021: The records you need to hear

12th Nov 2021 1:22pm

From '70s inspired Cali-soul to acoustic reworkings of some of the biggest indie anthems of our time - Our final quarterly album roundup of 2021 consists of some real treats. Continue reading to discover our top picks

The best student clubs and bars in Birmingham

2nd Sep 2025 12:30pm

Find the best Birmingham student clubs and bars here, from sweaty warehouse giants to graffiti-adorned, vinyl-only hang-outs.

For The Record: RAC, "My new album is about being a missionary kid in Portugal"

17th Jun 2020 4:03pm

We talk favourite artists and records with Grammy Award-winning producer André Allen Anjos

For The Record: LIFE, 'The album sessions helped us deals with some scars"

1st Jan 2021 2:19pm

Skiddle talks favourite records, top new releases and a Bruce Willis 7-incher with Mez Sanders-Green, frontman of Hull punk band LIFE.

For The Record: Post Animal, "we'd collaborate with John Mayer... or Mozart"

13th Mar 2020 10:27am

Javi Reyes, guitarist and vocalist in the Chicago-based Psych-pop outfit, discusses his record collection, most memorable gig, and collaborating with dead Austrian composers

For The Record: Ferry Corsten talks tours, gold records & guilty pleasures

7th Feb 2020 8:35am

The Dutch trance pioneer talks to Skiddle about some of his favourite records, his own record collection and his upcoming tour.

The UK's best Halloween parties and events 2019

17th Oct 2019 1:35pm

As the spookiest day of the year approaches, we pick out some of the nation's best ghouly goings-on

For The Record: Andrew Barker (808 State)

23rd Oct 2019 11:17am

One half of the legendary Manchester electronica band talks record collections, their new album and the best live performance he's ever seen

Top Boy's return is a perfect toast to this golden era of U.K. rap

12th Sep 2019 10:15am

The gritty drama's comeback emerges during a prolific year for U.K. hip hop and grime artists.

Stormzy, Stone Roses & The Sex Pistols: when politics creates era-defining music

14th Aug 2019 2:21pm

Music is a reaction to circumstance and for every action there is a reaction.