Crack Magazine is hosting a stage at Ortigia Sound System Festival
The Italian festival returns to the island of Ortigia, in Siciliy, from 27-31 July 2022. We’re excited to be hosting a stage at this year’s Ortigia Sound System Festiva
A$AP Rocky teases new release starring Rihanna
In a since deleted Instagram post, the rapper indicated he’s dropping new music tomorrow (5 May). Yesterday afternoon A$AP Rocky reportedly shared a poster detailing his next
Kendrick Lamar’s next release might be a double album
Kendrick Lamar has shared a new photo to his website oklama.com. The photo features a book, titled Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, and two master copy discs. Mr. Morale &
New Bristol record store Disk Frisk is opening this month
Disk Frisk has announced that the shop will open its doors on 14 May. Bristol’s newest record store will be located at 4 Sommerville Road, just off Gloucester Road. To celebr
Youth Music launches third round of NextGen Fund
The UK music charity has announced its next round of funding to support aspiring young creatives. Launched last year in collaboration with Butterz co-founder Elijah, the Youth Musi
Rosalía heads up latest Chicken Shop Date episode
The episode starring the MOTOMAMI artist is out today (29 April). Rosalía is the latest guest to appear on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s interview series Chicken Shop Date. Sharing
Kappa Futur Festival announces return of Art&Techno Experience package
The Italian electronic music and art festival will be held in Turin from 1-3 July 2022. First launched at their 2019 edition, Kappa Futur has confirmed its Art&Techno experienc
KMRU, Beatrice Dillon and Skee Mask to play Stone Island Presents Berlin
Stone Island is teaming up with C2C Festival to launch an event in Berlin. The event, titled Stone Island Presents Berlin, is set to take place on 19 May at Wilhelm Hallen. The nig
Qube Futures announces programme of talks and workshops
The talent development programme has announced the Class of 2022. Launched earlier this year by London studios The Qube, the project is aimed at supporting young music creators. Th
Temporary Pleasure launch crowdfunder for new Dublin club
The DIY collective are raising funds to build a new temporary club in Dublin. In response to the crisis faced by nightlife in Ireland – which has left the country with fewer than
Tributes paid to pioneering electronic composer Klaus Schulze
The German electronic music pioneer has died aged 74. Klaus Schulze’s family confirmed that he passed away, following a long illness, on 26 April. In a statement shared to Fa
Blood Orange features on Blackhaine’s new EP, Armour II
The multidisciplinary artist and rapper has shared the full details of his upcoming EP, Armour II. Former Crack Magazine cover stars Blackhaine and Blood Orange have teamed up for
Meadows in the Mountains reveals full line-up for 2022
For its delayed tenth anniversary celebration, the festival returns to the Rhodope Mountains, in Bulgaria, from 2-5 June. New artists confirmed for the 2022 edition of the festival
DJ Tim Westwood leaves Capital Xtra show following allegations of sexual misconduct
TW: Sexual harassment, misconduct, abuse According to the BBC, Tim Westwood is stepping down from his Capital Xtra show “until further notice”. Seven allegations of sex
Mitski, Clairo and Soccer Mommy announced for new Leisure Festival
The Margate day festival has unveiled more acts for their upcoming debut edition. Clairo and Crack Magazine’s January cover star Mitski have been confirmed to play at Leisure
Klaxons’ James Righton teams up with ABBA’s Benny Andersson for new single
The former Klaxons frontman has shared his latest single – and it features a guest appearance from a member of ABBA. Empty Rooms is the second single from James Righton’s u
Pirate Studios is offering free studio spaces for displaced Ukrainian artists
The multi-use studio company is offering support to Ukrainian artists in the UK and Germany. Open to Ukrainian creatives who have been displaced by the ongoing war in their home co
Anz, Overmono and Parris confirmed for Glastonbury’s Silver Hayes
Glastonbury has shared the line-up for their electronic and dance music-focused area. As one of the festival’s main dance areas, this year Silver Hayes will feature two new s
AVA Festival announces opening event, afterparties and day splits for 2022
The Belfast festival has shared the details of its upcoming programme. for their upcoming edition. Having previously confirmed the likes of Bicep, LSDXOXO, Jon Hopkins and Sherelle
Seven allegations of sexual misconduct emerge against DJ Tim Westwood
TW: Sexual misconduct, harassment, abuse In a joint investigation from the BBC and Guardian, seven detailed accounts of unwanted sexual behaviour from the DJ Tim Westwood has emerg