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.

From Y2K to Barbenheimer: Halloween trends throughout the years

10th Oct 2025 2:12pm

With Halloween on the horizon, we took a look back at the pervading costume trends of the last 25 years.

5 key takeaways from The Great Escape Festival 2025

19th May 2025 4:12pm

Last week Skiddle were at The Great Escape in Brighton, a key showcase for some of the most exciting new artists around. Here are our thoughts on everything from DJ talents to upcoming Manchester-based artists.

Taste is trust: How social media curators are re-shaping music discovery

16th Apr 2025 10:50am

As legacy tastemakers lose their grip, social media-based curators like Saint Lukez and Somewhere Soul are building trust, shaping tastes, and creating spaces of deeper musical connection for the online generation.

Paul van Dyk explores AI and humanity on new LP - This World Is Ours

11th Apr 2025 2:15pm

On This World Is Ours, Paul van Dyk delivers a powerful musical reflection on AI, humanity, and the need to protect what makes us human. Check out what he had to say below!

The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle - March 2025

13th Mar 2025 11:43am

It's time for the March edition of The Last Laugh in 2025! Where we look at all the best comedy events on Skiddle in the coming months and into summer; check them out below!

The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle

10th Jan 2025 1:19pm

It's the New Year and we've got the January edition of Last Laugh for you! Here we look at all the best comedy events on sale on Skiddle in the early months of 2025; check them out below!

The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle

4th Dec 2024 9:50am

It's the last edition of The Last Laugh in 2024! Where we look at all the best comedy events on Skiddle left in 2024 and into the New Year; check them out below!

The best Halloween events to attend in Birmingham

21st Oct 2025 1:00pm

Discover the best Halloween events in Birmingham for 2025 — from haunted tours and quizzes to raves and fancy dress parties. Get your costume ready and plan the ultimate spooky night out!

Highest Point Festival 2023: Thursday review

12th May 2023 11:31am

Highest Point is well and truly underway, scroll down to check out all of our thoughts on the first day's antics!

Live Review: Peter Hook & The Light at Albert Hall, Manchester

11th Apr 2023 3:08pm

Taking the stage for the third and final time for their Easter Homecoming, Peter Hook & The Light treated the lucky Manc crowd to a setlist of both Substance singles albums from Joy Division and New Order.

Easter 2023: The best bank holiday parties in Birmingham

4th Apr 2023 3:16pm

Wondering what parties you can attend in Birmingham this Easter Bank Holiday? Well don't worry, we've got out our list of the very best on sale on Skiddle! Scroll down and check them out!

Best Things To Do In Edinburgh

16th Jun 2022 4:20pm

If you’re planning a trip to Edinburgh, you want it to be the best it can be. Check out our list of the best things to do in Edinburgh for a sublime experience.

Best Record Shops in Birmingham

11th Apr 2025 1:10pm

Join us as we look at the best record shops in Birmingham, including the oldest shop in England and the shop where you can get your vinyl, coffee, cake, and wine fix all under one roof!

How to make friends at university

22nd Aug 2023 2:22pm

Off to uni soon? Here’s how to make mates while you’re there.