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IB Kamara covers issue 172 of Crack Magazine. Words: Amel Mukhtar Photography: IB Kamara
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Massachusetts hardcore band Converge have curated a special love letter to the next generation of the underground in time for Valentineâs Day. Check it out below.
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Listen to a love letter to the next generation of the underground, curated by Converge
Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/converge-underground-music-playlist/
2 days ago
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Omana Festival will return for its third edition this September and has announced its first 50 names.
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Omana Festival announces first 50 names
The festival returns for its third edition this September in Kalamitsi.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/02/omana-festival-line-up/
3 days ago
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Oscar Farrell's new Cue Points mix has landed, check it out below.
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Cue Points: Oscar Farrell
This is Cue Points, a series where DJs get granular with current tracks in their sets, giving us the low-down on what makes them work.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/cue-points-oscar-farrell/
3 days ago
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blenchsonne has announced it will return for its fourth edition in May and unveiled its first wave of acts.
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blechsonne announces 2026 return and first artist line-up
The DIY-rooted festival heads into its fourth edition in May with Mark William Lewis, Snuggle, Ferd1girl and more.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/01/blechsonne-2026-artist-line-up/
6 days ago
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Brussels-based BRDCST festival has unveiled nearly 50 artists for its 2026 programme.
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BRDCST announces 2026 programme
The Brussels-based festival unveils nearly 50 artists for this yearâs edition, with curated programmes by Keeley Forsyth, Ichiko Aoba and Stephen OâMalley.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/01/brdcst-2026-programme/
6 days ago
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Bristol New Music returns this April and has announced new names for the line-up.
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Bristol New Music adds new names for 2026
Bristol New Music will return this April with five days of performances, installations and cross-disciplinary projects.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/02/bristol-new-music-programme-2026/
7 days ago
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Rewire has announced 30 more artists and projects for its 2026 edition.
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Rewire reveals 30 more artists and projects for its 2026 edition
The Hague festival expands its line-up ahead of its return this April, with new live shows, audiovisual premieres and cross-disciplinary collaborations.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/01/rewire-2026-programme-artists-phase-two/
10 days ago
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On her latest album, 'Devotion and the Black Divine', London-based artist anaiis embraces grace, self-forgiveness and inner-child healing.
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Rising: anaiis on motherhood, devotion and expanding her capacity for love
On her latest album, 'Devotion and the Black Divine', London-based artist anaiis embraces grace, self-forgiveness and the work of nurturing her inner child.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/profiles/rising-anaiis-interview/
11 days ago
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The 40th edition of Eurosonic Noorderslag returned to Groningen, Netherlands, with a programme packed with emerging talent showcases, panel discussions and industry conferences.
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ESNS 2026 through five key performances
Sets from Dove Ellis, Wesley Joseph and Snuggle were among the highlights at the 40th edition of Eurosonic Noorderslag.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/esns-2026-review/
12 days ago
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Polifonic Puglia has dropped the complete line-up for this year's edition.
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Polifonic Puglia completes 2026 line-up
Donato Dozzy, Ben UFO, Shackleton and more confirmed for this yearâs edition.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/01/polifonic-puglia-programme-2026/
12 days ago
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Tickets are now live for V&A East Museumâs debut exhibition, 'The Music Is Black: A British Story'.
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Tickets now live for V&A East Museumâs debut exhibition: 'The Music is Black: A British Story'
The exhibition opens on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at East Bank in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/01/the-music-is-black-british-story-exhibition-london/
13 days ago
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Johnnie Walker has teamed up with NTS to launch Keep Walking Live: Manchester, a three-day city-wide takeover celebrating the cityâs pioneering music movements.
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Johnnie Walker and NTS announce three-day music programme Keep Walking Live: Manchester
Five city-wide events feature artists including Anz, Space Afrika and Nubya Garcia.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/01/johnnie-walker-nts-keep-walking-live-manchester/
13 days ago
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Jimi Jules has dropped his new EP 'Baby Run' on CircoLoco Records.
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Jimi Jules releases new EP 'Baby Run' on CircoLoco Records
The ZĂŒrich-based DJ returns with his first multi-track project since 2023.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/01/baby-run-circoloco-jimi-jules/
14 days ago
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Field Day is set to return to Londonâs Brockwell Park on Saturday, 23 May. New names added to the Field Day 2026 bill include Partiboi69, Silva Bumpa and Larimae, joining previously revealed acts like Floating Points (live) and Honey Dijon.
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Field Day announces full line-up and stage splits for 2026
The festival is set to return to Londonâs Brockwell Park on Saturday, 23 May.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/01/field-day-2026-full-line-up/
14 days ago
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The French electronic festival is back in Lyon for its 23rd edition in May.
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Nuits sonores releases 2026 programme
The French electronic festival is back in Lyon for its 23rd edition in May.
https://crackmagazine.net/2026/01/nuits-sonores-2026-programme-2/
14 days ago
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On tour for her second album 'Juniper', Joy Crookes reflects on pushing her sound beyond her comfort zone, her favourite nights out this year, and creating spaces where people can feel free.
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Joy Crookes: âI could have easily been an artist that became guessable, and I didnâtâ
On tour for her second album 'Juniper', Joy Crookes reflects on pushing her sound beyond her comfort zone, her favourite nights out this year, and creating spaces where people can feel free.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/profiles/joy-crookes-juniper-interview/
about 2 months ago
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These artists are illuminating the present day with often strange, experimental music that blends traditional and elemental sounds with notions of queerness, ancestry, diaspora and resistance â a quietly radical act that is creating ritual for the here and now.
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The artists tapping into the mystery of the ancient and elemental
A new wave of artists is illuminating the present day with often strange, experimental music that blends traditional and elemental sounds with notions of queerness, ancestry, diaspora and resistanceâŠ
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/new-wave-elemental-experimental-artists/
about 2 months ago
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The live music bookings industry has long been tangled in red tape and middlemen. GigPig, a UK-based hospitality music marketplace, says itâs time for a cultural reset.
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Live shows are still vital for emerging artists breaking through. This startup is streamlining the process
The live music bookings industry has long been tangled in red tape and middlemen. GigPig, a UK-based hospitality music marketplace, says itâs time for a cultural reset.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/gigpig-live-music-startup/
about 2 months ago
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Now focusing fully on her alias, valverdina, the Madrid-based artist is moving away from the cityâs indie-pop scene into a more experimental one.
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How MarĂa Talaverano found creative freedom as valverdina
Now focusing fully on her alias, valverdina, the Madrid-based artist is moving away from the cityâs indie-pop scene into a more experimental one.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/profiles/maria-talaverano-valverdina-interview/
about 2 months ago
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Even after 30-plus years of boundary-smashing, genre-agnostic output, Chicagoâs returning motorik post-rockers Tortoise prove thereâs always fresh terrain to explore with 'Touch' â a shape-shifting album crafted across cities and pulsing with restless curiosity.
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Tortoise are covering new ground
Even after 30-plus years of boundary-smashing, genre-agnostic output, Chicagoâs returning motorik post-rockers Tortoise prove thereâs always fresh terrain to explore with 'Touch' â a shape-shiftingâŠ
https://crackmagazine.net/article/profiles/tortoise-chicago-interview/
about 2 months ago
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The Prague-based artistâs new album deals with temporality, presence, and the search for meaning within overstimulated modern life.
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Listen to GbCliffordâs latest, 'Mock the World 2gether'
The Prague-based artistâs new album deals with temporality, presence, and the search for meaning within overstimulated modern life.
https://crackmagazine.net/2025/12/gbclifford-mock-the-world-2gether-release/
about 2 months ago
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South London's DoomCannon puts together a restorative Sunday Mix with tracks from the likes of Donny Hathaway, James Brown and Kamasi Washington.
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Sunday Mix: DoomCannon
South London's DoomCannon puts together a restorative Sunday Mix with tracks from the likes of Donny Hathaway, James Brown and Kamasi Washington.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/mixprofile/sunday-mix-doomcannon/
about 2 months ago
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Nuits sonores returns to Lyon next summer with Vril & Wata Igarashi, gyrofield, Mala, Lila Tirando a Violeta and more on the line-up.
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Nuits sonores unveils first wave of artists for its 2026 edition
The festival returns to Lyon next summer with Vril & Wata Igarashi, gyrofield, Mala, Lila Tirando a Violeta and more on the line-up.
https://crackmagazine.net/2025/12/nuits-sonores-2026-programme/
2 months ago
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The photographer and DRIP co-founder Jock Thomson documents the energy of his city's queer scene with photographs that feel sweaty, immediate and alive.
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In Photos: Glasgow's DIY club scene through the lens of Jock Thomson
The photographer and DRIP co-founder documents the energy of his city's queer scene with photographs that feel sweaty, immediate and alive.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/in-photos-jock-thomson-drip/
2 months ago
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The Brighton band on their debut album, 'The New Eve Is Rising', being real, and being ready to get called weird.
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The New Eves: "If people still think weâre whimsical, they wonât after this"
The Brighton band on their debut album, 'The New Eve Is Rising', being real, and being ready to get called weird.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/profiles/rising-the-new-eves-interview/
2 months ago
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EPT Radio enters a new month of global storytelling through sound, featuring mixes from Sinéad, Yaya La Bae, Nina Yamada, Zozo, and Paurro.
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East Pacific Trade announces December EPT Radio curators
EPT Radio enters a new month of global storytelling through sound, featuring mixes from Sinéad, Yaya La Bae, Nina Yamada, Zozo, and Paurro.
https://crackmagazine.net/2025/12/east-pacific-trade-radio-djs/
2 months ago
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London-based photographer Mariana Pires documents a community keeping Brazilâs samba culture thriving through music, movement, and collective practice.
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In Photos: Inside Londonâs ParaĂso School of Samba, shot by Mariana Pires
London-based photographer Mariana Pires documents a community keeping Brazilâs samba culture thriving through music, movement, and collective practice.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/photos-london-paraiso-samba-mariana-pires/
2 months ago
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Jessie Reyez is unstoppable. Sheâs collaborated with Lil Yachty and Miguel, penned hits for Dua Lipa and, most recently, released her second book of poetry. Now, after years of laying the groundwork, the Canadian-Colombian is stepping into a radical confidence.
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Jessie Reyez is unstoppable
Jessie Reyez is unstoppable. Sheâs collaborated with Lil Yachty and Miguel, penned hits for Dua Lipa and, most recently, released her second book of poetry. Now, after years of laying the groundwork,âŠ
https://crackmagazine.net/article/profiles/jessie-reyez-interview/
2 months ago
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Irene Haro, Jock Thomson and Mariana Pires have received a ÂŁ1,000 grant to develop original photo stories focused on the communities and cultural spaces that matter most to them.
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We've teamed up with MPB to commission photo series from three emerging photographers
Irene Haro, Jock Thomson and Mariana Pires have received a ÂŁ1,000 grant to develop original photo stories focused on the communities and cultural spaces that matter most to them.
https://crackmagazine.net/2025/11/mpb-photography-series/
2 months ago
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With roots in experimental performance art and dance, Mexican-American DJ and producer x3butterflyâs sets are a collision of bass, electro, acid, UKG, techno, and a variety of Latin influences and experimental textures.
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Crack Mix 611: x3butterfly
Mexican-American DJ and producer x3butterfly takes over this weekâs Crack Mix with an hour of peak-time party sounds, darting from bass to electro to breakbeat and back again with a heavy dose ofâŠ
https://crackmagazine.net/article/mixprofile/crack-mix-611-x3butterfly/
2 months ago
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Frances Morgan of the Daphne Oram Trust reflects on the composer and musician's radical vision and lasting influence.
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Decoding the legacy of electronic music visionary Daphne Oram
Frances Morgan of the Daphne Oram Trust reflects on the composer and musician's radical vision and lasting influence.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/decoding-daphne-oram-legacy/
2 months ago
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After reuniting with Charli xcx on her new 'Chains of Love' video, choreographer and filmmaker C Prinz reflects on the shared intuition behind their partnership and the blueprint they forged on the 'brat' tour.
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How C Prinz choreographed Charli xcxâs âfeverish, fearlessâ new era
After reuniting with Charli xcx on her new 'Chains of Love' video, choreographer and filmmaker C Prinz reflects on the shared intuition behind their partnership, the blueprint they forged on theâŠ
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/c-prinz-charli-xcx-choreography-brat-chains-of-love/
2 months ago
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Smerz, Joanne Robertson and Blawan are among the names announced for the festival's 15th edition.
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Rewire announces first artists and projects for 2026
Smerz, Joanne Robertson and Blawan are among the names announced for the festival's 15th edition.
https://crackmagazine.net/2025/11/rewire-2026-programme-lineup/
2 months ago
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JADE, IDLES and Clipse have joined the line-up for the festivalâs 23rd edition, which will take place from 1-4 July in Gdynia.
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Openâer Festival announces second wave of artists for its 2026 edition
JADE, IDLES and Clipse have joined the line-up for the festivalâs 23rd edition, which will take place from 1-4 July in Gdynia.
https://crackmagazine.net/2025/11/opener-festival-second-wave-2026/
2 months ago
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From 13-15 March 2026, Londonâs Southbank Centre will explore the question âWhat is jazz today?â through a series of performances and talks.
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Southbank Centre announce 2026 residency celebrating Miles Davis
From 13-15 March 2026, Londonâs Southbank Centre will explore the question âWhat is jazz today?â through a series of performances and talks.
https://crackmagazine.net/2025/11/southbank-centre-announce-2026-residency-celebrating-miles-davis/
2 months ago
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Jerskin Fendrix emerged from south Londonâs idiosyncratic Windmill scene before being tapped by Yorgos Lanthimos to compose the scores for 'Poor Things' and 'Bugonia'. His second album is a similarly strange and evocative meditation on memory and grief.
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Jerskin Fendrix on grief, memory and growing up in the sticks
Jerskin Fendrix emerged from south Londonâs idiosyncratic Windmill scene before being tapped by Yorgos Lanthimos to compose the scores for 'Poor Things' and 'Bugonia'. His second album, 'Once Upon aâŠ
https://crackmagazine.net/article/profiles/jerskin-fendrix-interview/
2 months ago
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End of the Road is set to return to Larmer Tree Gardens for its 20th anniversary edition next September.
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Pulp, CMAT and Mac DeMarco to headline End of the Road 2026
The festival is set to return to Larmer Tree Gardens for its 20th anniversary edition next September.
https://crackmagazine.net/2025/11/pulp-cmat-end-of-the-road-festival/
2 months ago
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Digging in to uphold true independent music values for communities and cultures from all over the world, Utrecht's flagship alternative festival was a four-day beacon of innovative music and raw emotion.
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Joy, pain and resilience set the tone at Le Guess Who? 2025
Digging in to uphold true independent music values for communities and cultures from all over the world, Utrecht's flagship alternative festival was a four-day beacon of innovative music and rawâŠ
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/le-guess-who-festival-review-2025/
2 months ago
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The bassist, producer, DJ and Kilengi Dance Party founder reflects on reconnecting with her Congolese heritage through music, learning through collaboration, and how shared intention can turn a crowd into a community.
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For Marla Kether, the dancefloor is a space for community-building and collective joy
The bassist, producer, DJ and Kilengi Dance Party founder reflects on reconnecting with her Congolese heritage through music, learning through collaboration, and how shared intention can turn a crowdâŠ
https://crackmagazine.net/article/profiles/marla-kether-interview/
2 months ago
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Morris Kolontyrsky of cosmic metal band Blood Incantation praises ambient icon William Basinski, who recently opened a show for them in a Chicago cemetery.
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Pay it Forward: Morris Kolontyrsky on William Basinski
Morris Kolontyrsky of cosmic metal band Blood Incantation praises ambient icon William Basinski, who recently opened a show for them in a Chicago cemetery.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/morris-kolontyrsky-on-william-basinski/
2 months ago
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With the theme of âechoes drifting between friendsâ, e/tape's playlist unfolds like an exchange of memories, with spectral voices and warm, drifting textures that invite you to slow down and listen.
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Listen to a playlist of atmospheric sounds selected by by e/tape
Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/selections-e-tape/
2 months ago
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London collective caroline take over the Sunday Mix with a 45-minute selection of warm, reflective tracks made for a weekend spent with loved ones.
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Sunday Mix: caroline
This week, London collective caroline take over the Sunday Mix with a 45-minute selection of warm, laid-back tracks made for a weekend spent with loved ones.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/mixprofile/sunday-mix-caroline/
2 months ago
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In her third feature film, 'Alpha', writer-director Julia Ducournau crafts a family drama that navigates trauma, stigma and hysteria during a global pandemic. Here, she and actor Tahar Rahim reflect on her use symbolism to explore the dynamics of fear and love.
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Julia Ducournau: âI need to love my characters, one way or anotherâ
In her third feature film, 'Alpha', writer-director Julia Ducournau crafts a family drama that navigates trauma, stigma and hysteria during a global pandemic. Here, she and actor Tahar Rahim reflectâŠ
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/julia-ducournau-alpha-interview/
2 months ago
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At this year's Paléo Festival, Flava D delivered a fast and fluid ride through drum 'n' bass and UKG, full of sharp turns and deep grooves. Dive in.
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Live from Paléo Festival: Flava D
At this year's Paléo Festival, Flava D delivered a fast and fluid ride through drum 'n' bass and UKG, full of sharp turns and deep grooves. Dive in.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/mixprofile/crack-mix-live-from-paleo-festival-flava-d/
2 months ago
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We caught up with These New Puritans' frontman Jack Barnett to talk about bringing their latest album to the stage, finding inspiration in film and collaborating with Caroline Polachek.
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These New Puritans: "You want the feeling that it could all collapse any second"
The bandâs frontman reflects on finding inspiration in the unexpected and using contrast as a creative tool.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/these-new-puritans-interview/
2 months ago
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In this 75-minute mix, A.Wild glides between minimal, techno, tech house and more, weaving textures and rhythms into a progressive thread that runs from start to finish. Dive in.
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Crack Mix 610: A.Wild
In this 75-minute mix, London and Bristol-based producer A.Wild glides between minimal, techno, tech house and more.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/mixprofile/crack-mix-610-a-wild/
2 months ago
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Experimental artist ZiĂșr and metal legend Iggor Cavalera discuss life-changing music, life-affirming connections, and their complex relationship with home and identity.
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ZiĂșr and Iggor Cavalera on community, resistance and belonging beyond borders
Ahead of their performances at Le Guess Who? Festival this weekend, experimental artist ZiĂșr and metal legend Iggor Cavalera discuss life-changing music, life-affirming connections, and their complexâŠ
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/ziur-iggor-cavalera-interview/
2 months ago
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IB Kamara covers issue 172 of Crack Magazine. Words: Amel Mukhtar Photography: IB Kamara
3 months ago
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Music and Music Festivals as Change Drivers is a two-year initiative led by Roskilde Festival Group, running from 2024 to 2025 with activities in Denmark, Germany, the UK and the US.
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Music & Music Festivals as Change Drivers releases a new video featuring Luna Ersahin
Music and Music Festivals as Change Drivers is a two-year initiative led by Roskilde Festival Group, running from 2024 to 2025 with activities in Denmark, Germany, the UK and the US.
https://crackmagazine.net/2025/11/music-festivals-as-change-drivers-video-luna-ersahin/
3 months ago
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The arts festival returned to the Wales Millennium Centre with a week-long programme of live music from the likes of Mabe Fratti, Meredith Monk and Beverly-Glenn Copeland.
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In Photos: Llais Festival
The arts festival returned to the Wales Millennium Centre with a week-long programme of live music from the likes of Mabe Fratti, Meredith Monk and Beverly-Glenn Copeland.
https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/in-photos-llais-festival-2025/
3 months ago
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