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Field Day 2025
I headed to Brockwell Park last weekend with more than a fair share of trepidation.
By Grumpy Raver on May 29, 2025 · 7/10
Meltchester 2025
Tucked away from the sun under a concrete fly-over of the Mancunian Way, a local skatepark is playing host to Meltchester Vol #4.
By Winslow Leach on May 28, 2025 · 9/10
Cross the Tracks 2025
The festival opened its gates on Sunday, turning a potential legal footnote into a sun-soaked celebration of music and community.
By Tadhgito on May 27, 2025 · 9/10
Pitchfork London 2024: Dalston Takeover
Marking the conclusion of Pitchfork London week, and spread across five venues in Dalston, this evening’s lineup is an embarrassment of riches.
By Dreams Burn Down on Nov 26, 2024 · 7/10
Nyege Nyege 2024
An exuberant, vibrant and varied show, that challenges the preconceptions of what “world” music is, and what it can be.
By John F on Nov 26, 2024 · 10/10
Pitchfork London 2024: Jessica Pratt + Alan Sparhawk
Decked out in his trademark dungarees, Alan Sparhawk walks onstage at the Barbican, flanked by a trio of small vases and accompanied by his son on bass.
By Dreams Burn Down on Nov 12, 2024 · 8/10
Pitchfork London 2024: Empress Of
In a standout year for women in pop, it can be hard to find footing amid the juggernaut tours of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift or long-in-the-tooth ingenues Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
By Tadhgito on Nov 11, 2024 · 6/10
Boomtown Fair 2024
Boomtown’s third chapter, Revolution of Imagination, was off to a flying start even before attendees hit the fields.
By Kieron on Sept 26, 2024 · 10/10
Jazz Cafe Festival 2024
As London bids farewell to the 2024 summer season, Jazz Cafe Festival feels like it’s only just getting started.
By Leather on Sept 22, 2024 · 9/10
Edinburgh Psych Fest 2024
Following a successful opening year, Edinburgh Psych Fest expanded to be bigger and better than before.
By McShed on Sept 20, 2024 · 10/10
Forwards 2024
There’s always a myriad of options to choose from when it comes to closing off the festival season in the UK and, since its debut in 2022, Forwards has been my choice of the bunch.
By Jaydvk on Sept 14, 2024 · 8/10
End of the Road 2024
What a way to end the summer. Our second of what will be an annual outing was a long weekend of glorious music and child wonderment.
By Jessica Jolly on Sept 12, 2024 · 9/10
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