Electronic

Reviews

Gig Review

Fred Again

February 27, 2026 at Alexandra Palace

Daft Magic at Fred Again’s Final USB Show · Thomas Bangalter makes historic guest appearance

By Ellipsis · March 10, 2026

Gig Review

Magdalena Bay

February 8, 2026 at Manchester Apollo

Tour continues into second UK leg with sold-out Manchester date · LA synth-pop duo on the rise

By Willow · February 13, 2026

Festival Review

Homobloc 2025

December 6, 2025 at The Warehouse Project

Manchester's proudly queer block party · A reminder that you're still part of something much bigger

By Luke · December 19, 2025

Festival Review

Pitchfork London 2025: Nick León & Oklou

November 8, 2025 at Roundhouse

Ones to watch already on top of their craft · A lineup worthy of future nostalgia

By John Peters · November 14, 2025

Gig Review

Joey Valence & Brae

November 4, 2025 at Shepherd’s Bush Empire

JVB perform fun and lively concert in the capital · Hyperyouth tour features an incredible setlist and atmosphere

By Caspar Motley · November 13, 2025

Festival Review

Pitchfork London 2025: Marie Davidson

November 6, 2025 at Fabric

Thursday in Fabric is incongruous no more · High-priestess of artistic techno captivates

By Grumpy Raver · November 11, 2025

Festival Review

Pitchfork London 2025: Ali Sethi & Nicolas Jaar & james K

November 5, 2025 at Union Chapel

Remember, Remember the Fifth of November · Seductive electronic soundscapes swept across the Union Chapel

By John Peters · November 9, 2025

Festival Review

Forwards 2025: Orbital, Confidence Man & Ezra Collective

August 23, 2025 at Clifton Downs

Electronic bliss on Clifton Downs courtesy of the Hartnoll brothers · An aptly forward-thinking festival on accessibility.

By Whitelighted · September 5, 2025

Festival Review

Field Maneuvers 2025

Aug 15 – 17, 2025

Defiance, Unity, Love – And Very Silly · Returning for its 11th installation, Field Maneuvers is a festival that, despite financial and logistical challenges, refuses to go away. And rightly so - not only is it a top-notch three day party, but now more than ever, its messages of unity, collectivism and care for each other need to be heard and felt.

By Sanjay · August 29, 2025

Festival Review

All Points East 2025: Barry Can't Swim, Orbital & Confidence Man

August 22, 2025 at Victoria Park

Barry Can’t Swim throws himself the ultimate birthday bash · Fresh off the back of his latest album, Loner, All Points East welcomed the Scottish DJ to perform his first ever major festival headline slot. The Friday at Victoria Park was also host to an array of electronic talent including Orbital, Confidence Man, Marlon Hoffstadt, Shygirl, Avalon Emerson, and salute among many others.

By Kirbi · August 27, 2025

Festival Review

We Out Here 2025

Aug 14 – 17, 2025 at Wimborne Saint Giles

Brownswood Recordings and We Organise Chaos are quietly putting together one of the country's best music festivals, pushing back against the commercialisation of live music events with vibrancy and warmth, and not enough people are talking about it.

By Leather · August 22, 2025

Festival Review

All Points East 2025: Chase and Status

August 16, 2025 at Victoria Park

Saturday night party vibes with Chase and Status · C&S bring the lightshow through the dust in Victoria Park

By Ellipsis · August 22, 2025

Festival Review

Y Not 2025

Jul 31 –Aug 3, 2025 at Pikehall

We’re back at Y Not!, held annually in Pikehall, Derbyshire.

By Harry · August 5, 2025

Festival Review

Nyege Nyege 2024

Nov 14 – 17, 2024 at Jinja Golf Course

An exuberant, vibrant and varied show, that challenges the preconceptions of what “world” music is, and what it can be.

By John F · November 26, 2024

Festival Review

Field Day 2024

August 24, 2024 at Brockwell Park

Dance Music, Rain, Adverts, and a Standout Performance · Despite arriving hungover a couple of bottles of wine and some great music quickly turned the day around and it ended up being incredible.

By Big Al · September 6, 2024

Festivals