Gengahr, The Big Moon, Yak to play All Years Leaving 2016

Birmingham’s The Hare and Hounds hosts two almighty days of music this October.

1st August 2016

Kanye West says Glastonbury headline slot left him in a “depressed state”

The ​‘Black Skinhead’ cock-up at the hands of professional shithouse Lee Nelson had a big impact on Ye’s head.

1st August 2016

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker went on a bloody mad one at Glastonbury

He had to search for his own name online on Monday to piece together the weekend.

29th July 2016

Suede, Swim Deep, Yak - the acts to catch at this year’s Standon Calling

The festival takes place this weekend in Hertfordshire.

28th July 2016

Loyle Carner and Honne join Reading & Leeds line-up

Record label Transgressive is set to host a late-night Alternative Stage takeover.

28th July 2016

German festival bans backpacks in new security measures

Security has been heightened at Wacken Open Air festival.

28th July 2016

Introducing the DIY Podcast: Join Weaves and The Maccabees at Latitude 2016

Episode 001 is available to listen to now.

27th July 2016

Los Campesinos! announce Us Vs Them - their very own festival

The Leeds-based fest is launching this December.

27th July 2016

Modern Baseball line up three UK shows around Reading and Leeds

Newcastle, Edinburgh and Cardiff welcome the Philadelphia rabble.

25th July 2016

Secret Garden Party trials drug testing service

SGP became the first festival to trial a service where revellers could check what was in their illegal substances.

25th July 2016

Jamie xx, Chvrches and Tame Impala stop time at Melt! 2016

Some take quick disco-naps while the sun as it at its highest; many are highest when the sun is lowest.

21st July 2016

Watch Pixies debut songs from new album ‘Head Carrier’ at NOS Alive

The band’s first album with new bassist Paz Lenchantin got a partial airing at the Portuguese fest.

21st July 2016

Years & Years, Wolf Alice and Mark Ronson bring the party to Positivus’ 10th Birthday

There’s wide-eyed escapism at every turn. And there are plenty of turns to take.

21st July 2016

LCD Soundsystem exceed expectations at Lovebox 2016

A band who’ve lost none of their ability to have the crowd eating out the palm of their hand.

21st July 2016

Partybaby in the UK: “We really did start this band as a joke”

For a band started ​“as a joke”, Partybaby’s debut UK trip was nothing short of a monumental victory – broken fingers and all.

20th July 2016

Haim cancel all forthcoming European festival dates

They’re not quite done with that new album and need to time to wrap it up, apparently. Bugger.

20th July 2016

Mura Masa sets Latitude’s final day alight

20-year-old electronic pop producer goes way beyond his calling with a smart, excitable set.

19th July 2016

Beirut soundtrack the sunset on Latitude’s opening day

Zach Condon’s melancholy-laced, breezy music doesn’t go for the jugular, but it’s a smart match for Latitude’s main stage.

19th July 2016

Oscar brings even more sunshine to Latitude 2016’s sun-kissed fields

It’s the perfect antidote to those end-of-festival blues.

18th July 2016

Methyl Ethel bring the magic to Latitude 2016

The Australian outfit weave a web of enchantment in the ​“big ass forest”.

18th July 2016

The Magic Gang bring levity to Latitude 2016

Powering through fan favourites and showing off brand new material, The Magic Gang are nothing short of, well, magic.

18th July 2016

Of Monsters and Men bring Latitude to a glorious close

There’s no denying Of Monsters and Men’s capability in rallying a crowd and putting on a blindingly fun show.

18th July 2016

MØ tears up the rulebook for frenzied Latitude 2016 set

Already a certified pop star, with a second record on the burner, this is just the beginning for MØ.

18th July 2016

Declan McKenna backs up the hype with confident Latitude 2016 set

Teen sensation was thrown into the spotlight last year. Now he’s putting in the hard work and reaping the rewards.

18th July 2016