Charli XCX responds to stan criticism: “This is undeniably my most coherent era”
The pop star released her single, Baby, yesterday (1 March). Following criticism received from fans on the new track, Charli XCX has taken to social media to respond. In a series o
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis announce documentary release date
This Much I Know to Be True is set to hit cinemas on 11 May. Directed by Andrew Dominik, the film focuses on Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ creative relationship. Shot in London and
Saffron announce first zine, unveil music tech kits project
Saffron have launched a pair of new projects aimed at improving “visibility and access for Black women, trans and non-binary people in music technology.” The Bristol-ba
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds cancel shows in Russia and Ukraine
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week, the band have pulled out of their upcoming dates in the two countries. In a statement shared on social media yesterday (1 March)
Top Boy releases Season 4 trailer
Top Boy has shared the first trailer for its upcoming season. The hit show will return for its fourth season on 18 March, and the first trailer for the new season has been release
SVBKVLT to release Weirdcore exhibition soundtrack
33EMYBW and Gooooose designed the sound for the exhibition. Weirdcore held his first solo exhibition, Orient Flux, at SKP-S shopping centre in Beijing toward the end of 2020. The e
Noods Radio launch new label Dummy Hands
Vancouver artist dj_2button is the first artist announced. The independent Bristol-based broadcaster has launched their new label Dummy Hands today (1 March). In an Instagram post
Westival completes 2022 line-up
The Pembrokeshire festival returns this summer for its fourth edition. Westival has released the full line-up for its upcoming edition, slated to take place from 21 to 25 July in t
Dave pays tribute to Jamal Edwards during London show
The rapper paid his respects to the late Jamal Edwards at his gig in London last night (28 February). “Jamal Edwards is the reason I’m standing in front of you guys today,” t
Audio Farm Festival reveals first wave of acts for 2022
The first names are in for Audio Farm Festival 2022. The UK event is set to return to its idyllic Hopton Court home this September with the likes of Helena Hauff, Eclair Fifi and E
Charli XCX is releasing a new song tomorrow
Charli XCX is releasing a new track entitled Baby tomorrow (1 March). The artist announced the forthcoming drop earlier today (28 February) and confirmed that a music video is als
Kanye West samples Mica Levi on new album, Donda 2
Donda 2 is exclusively available on the owners of Kanye West’s own Stem Player device. West, who legally changed his name to Ye last year, debuted the follow-up to Donda at a lis
Moxie, OK Williams and Romy join Riverside Festival line-up
The Bank Holiday Jubilee weekender has announced more artists for its upcoming edition. Riverside Festival is set to take place on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow from 2 to
DJ Flight, Lisa Maffia, DJ Fresh and more pay tribute to Skibadee
The pioneering jungle and drum’n’bass MC has passed away aged 54. The news was confirmed by his family yesterday (27 February) via the MC’s social media channels.
KMRU, Avtomat and Zöe Mc Pherson contribute to new SHAPE platform mix series
Hosted by Berlin’s CTM Festival, the collaborative series features exclusive mixes from SHAPE platform artists. A new SHAPE-themed mix series has been launched in collaborati
Mitski on fans filming her shows: “It makes me feel as though we are not here together”
In a Twitter thread, the artist details her thoughts on people filming her performances. Currently on tour across North America, Mitski shared a series of tweets yesterday (24 Febr
Berlin clubs to reopen on 4 March
Restrictions on clubbing in the German capital are set to be lifted from next Friday (4 March). From next week, Berlin nightclubs will be allowed to fully open again. The news foll
Fundraiser launched for new Singeli music documentary
Singeli Movement: Greed For Speed homes in on two of the genre’s leading production houses – Sisso Studio and Pamoja Records. A fundraiser has been launched for a new documenta
Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood have penned music for the new season of Peaky Blinders
Radiohead and The Smile bandmates Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood have contributed original material to the forthcoming season of Peaky Blinders. In a new interview with NME, direct
We Out Here expands 2022 line-up
We Out Here has added a slew of new names to its 2022 programme. For its upcoming edition, which is slated to take place from 25 to 28 August in Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire, the