Berlin’s world-famous club scene is being quietly reshaped by rising costs and shifting social habits. What comes next?
Feb 16, 2026
Fans are growing tired of eye-watering ticket prices and overpriced merch from the likes of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, writes Alim Kheraj
Feb 12, 2026
In an era where listening to music largely happens via streaming services, in-person listening parties offer an alternative which demands our time and attention – and fosters community in the process
Jan 13, 2026
Rosalía’s otherworldly new album has captivated listeners across the globe. In an era where culture has been flattened by algorithms, are we yearning for art that challenges us?
Dec 01, 2025
For a generation questioning subscription models and rejecting online burnout, digital audio players have become a tool for cultural ownership and focused listening
Nov 20, 2025
In its 2025 edition, WEB, the festival untangles the threads between music, ideas, and human networks
Oct 23, 2025
With AI-generated ‘musicians’ climbing the charts and signing multi-million dollar record deals, is there any hope for real, human artists?
Oct 14, 2025
Four of the UK’s best curators explain how to break free from your algorithmic echo chamber and find music you’ll truly love
Oct 03, 2025
With interest in 2010s chart bangers reaching a fever pitch, we’re all reminiscing about the once-pervasive melodic phrase. Why was it such a thing?
Jun 11, 2025
The British-Japanese musician uses her mind palace (the Misoverse) to write albums and defy genre
May 21, 2025
Criticism of Katy Perry’s latest tour has sparked a massive counter-backlash, with detractors dismissed as ‘evil’ bullies and haters – but how can culture improve if we’re not allowed to share our true opinions?
May 02, 2025
Almost three years after its release, Cain’s debut album Preacher’s Daughter has entered the top ten of the US Billboard 200
Apr 15, 2025
In his immersive, fourth-wall breaking electronic EP ECHOES, Sloucho weaves a cautionary tale against the use of AI in the creative industries
Apr 01, 2025
With almost two decades between them, the legendary producer and rapper go head-to-head on their unlikely musical chemistry, as well as their generational differences
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‘Some people think that we’re famous enough to do whatever we want and say whatever we please. But the truth is, it’s not like that at all’
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