UK music
The Most Exciting British Music is Happening Away From the Charts
It's been a weird year for mainstream music, but artists like Bob Vylan, Petrol Girls and Dream Nails are keeping things alight.
‘Na Na Naaai’: There’s Only One N-Dubz
After an 11-year hiatus, we sat down with the North West London trio to speak about their reunion tour and how they view their legacy today.
British Music Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Jamal Edwards
After the SB.TV founder passed away yesterday at 31, legions of musicians and fans celebrate his huge impact on UK rap and grime.
The Rhythm Method Reminisce On Good Time Track “Sex And The Suburbs”
The springy, disco-lite number is from the London band's debut album. Here are some more facts about the pop duo.
Greentea Peng Makes Music to Soothe a Battered, Weary Soul
The 23-year-old's debut EP 'Sensi' feels like lying in tall grass or lighting a fat incense stick. But its calm comes from an intense time in her life.
Why Hasn’t There Been a Huge UK Girl Band Since Little Mix?
A series of new groups have been hotly tipped but failed to make it big—but maybe the concept itself has become outdated.
“My Name’s Will Bevan”: 10 Years Since Burial’s Unmasking
A decade ago this month, Burial revealed his identity on MySpace—is it now impossible to have a secret one?
Xanny, Make It Go Away: How Benzos Infiltrated UK Music
The anti-anxiety prescription drug hopped over the Atlantic to impact DJs, producers and fans alike.
Pour Out a Pinot Grigio for Skepta’s Seismic “High Street” Verse
This 2013 Blood Orange feature marked the beginning of his reinvention.
The 2017 MOBO Nominations Highlight a Great Year for UK Music
Black artists have consistently won in 2017, and the heaving categories show it, with Stormzy, J Hus, Sampha, and more leading the pack.
Coco Won’t Pretend to Be Someone He’s Not
The Sheffield MC on his first 16, working with Toddla T and making positivity his MO.
No Smoking in the Booth: What Happens When Skunk, Music and Psychosis Meet
Our new documentary on THC, grime, and mental health.