Hard, fast and unapologetic: this is hardcore, with DJ Rebekah

27th Aug 2026 6:30pm

The hakken, shaved heads, the hard techno boom, uptempo drama, “f*ck you” energy, and where we go from here. DJ Rebekah chats to us about hardcore.

Get to know... Holly Head

2nd Feb 2026 9:30am

Armed with raw, politically charged and boundary-pushing tracks, Manchester’s Holly Head are staking their claim as one of the city’s most exciting new acts, set to make serious waves in 2026.

STONE leave Polydor Records after being “silenced, undermined, and ignored”

12th May 2025 1:08pm

The band wrote: “FUCK the corps who try and control bands and change their sound”.

Essential Listening: The best new music releases in February 2024 (week 4)

26th Feb 2024 3:47pm

Discover the best new music of February 2024 covering DnB, indie, house, techno, hip-hop, and more.

Last-minute New Years Eve events in Sheffield 2023

30th Dec 2023 9:52am

Sheffield is the place to be to see the back of 2023. Make sure you secure some last-minute tickets to the best New Year's Eve events in Sheffield now!

The Streets turn another page with their first album in 12 years

13th Jul 2023 11:46am

The album, titled 'The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light', releases on 20th October, and will be accompanied by a debut Feature Film by Mike Skinner of the same name.

The Alternative Guide To... The Euros: England v Italy

13th Jul 2021 11:00am

Jonny brings us the final instalment of The Alternative Guide to the Euros as Italy faced an England side that captured the hearts of the nation.

Bicep (Live) at Boxxed Birmingham review

17th Apr 2018 11:53am

Tom Warner witnessed Bicep's epic live show in Birmingham, with support from HAAi.

Randomer Interview: Making things bang

16th Feb 2016 11:57am

Randomer talks to John Thorp about music theory, jungle influences and that time Tiga bought him a Bugatti.

Lovebox line up announced

16th Feb 2016 9:00am

Lovebox have announced a huge number of names joining Major Lazer and LCD Soundsystem at this year's festival - find out who.

Homer tripped out to Spacemen 3 on The Simpsons last night

29th Sep 2015 10:55am

A recently divorced Homer gets trippy to Spacemen 3's 'Big City'

Mecca 83 At Kraak Gallery

3rd Jun 2014 11:56am

Rundown Of This Thursday Endless City Takeover Of The KRAAK GALLERY in The NQ , Our biggest event yet featuring a wide arrary of dj's along with some tripped out visuals.

Intrigue Easter Special with Jenna G, Bachelors of Science, Jaybee and more

3rd Apr 2014 11:39am

Intrigue takes over Bristol's Dojo Lounge on Easter Thursday with a wicked selection of soulful drum n bass purveyors in tow. Find out who's on the bill here.

Promoter Focus: Now Wave

20th Jan 2014 2:04pm

We shine our torch on Manchester based live music aficionados Now Wave.

Boxing Day at The Empire, Middlesbrough

12th Dec 2013 2:57pm

Four of the North East's favourite promoters come together this boxing Day at The Empire, Middlesbrough.