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Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds

Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds

‘I was dazzled. I thought the walls would fall down’: the oral history of DMZ, the label and club night that gave dubstep its soul

In an extract from Aftershock, a definitive new history of dubstep, DMZ’s Mala, Coki and Loefah recall the bass drops and pacifist mentality that went into their creationBy the turn of the millennium, British electronic music had some growing pains. The jungle and drum’n’bass scenes that energised the 1990s were running out of creative gas, and garage had shifted from the moody underground into champagne flash and chart hits. Across pockets of London, Croydon and Essex, a tiny group of...

‘I was dazzled. I thought the walls would fall down’: the oral history of DMZ, the label and club night that gave dubstep its soul

In an extract from Aftershock, a definitive new history of dubstep, DMZ’s Mala, Coki and Loefah recall the bass drops and pacifist mentality that went into their creationBy the turn of the millennium, British electronic music had some growing pains. The jungle and drum’n’bass scenes that energised the 1990s were running out of creative gas, and garage had shifted from the moody underground into champagne flash and chart hits. Across pockets of London, Croydon and Essex, a tiny group of...

London Pride 2026: Parade route, stage line-ups and performers in full

London Pride 2026: Parade route, stage line-ups and performers in full Grammy-nominated singer and producer MNEK is among the dozens of artists performing on 4 July - Bookmark The full line-up has been announced for this year’s Pride in London parade, where tens of thousands are expected to gather to celebrate and promote unity. In a call for the LGBTQ+ community to stand together across generations and identities, this year’s theme is Many Voices. The Independent will march at the parade on...

‘You can let your inner freak out!’: welcome to Pixelate and the growing craze for internet-culture raves

At Pixelate, the music is as garish as the meme-referencing costumes. Is it internet ‘brainrot’ come to life – or a much-needed offline community?‘It’s time to get … crazy!” DJ Compulsive Leia is yelling at us from the stage.

‘You can let your inner freak out!’: welcome to Pixelate and the growing craze for internet-culture raves

At Pixelate, the music is as garish as the meme-referencing costumes. Is it internet ‘brainrot’ come to life – or a much-needed offline community?‘It’s time to get … crazy!” DJ Compulsive Leia is yelling at us from the stage.

Chaos at free 'pop-up' Manchester gig as people 'climb fences' to get inside

Chaos at free 'pop-up' Manchester gig as people 'climb fences' to get inside A 'pop-up' event in Manchester for popular Dutch DJ duo ANOTR came to a sudden halt after fans unable to get inside the makeshift venue began climbing fences Gig-goers were left devastated after a "pop-up" event in Manchester for popular Dutch DJ duo ANOTR came to a sudden halt, with would-be partygoers urged to leave. ANOTR, who have enjoyed UK chart success this spring with the track Talk To You, were due to...

Arsenal trophy parade sees hundreds of thousands celebrate on London streets

Arsenal trophy parade sees hundreds of thousands celebrate on London streets Hundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans have taken to the streets of London to celebrate their team’s first Premier League title in 22 years Arsenal's victory parade through the streets of London drew hundreds of thousands of Gunners fans celebrating the club's Premier League triumph. The club are marking their first league crown since 2004 after seeing off a challenge from Manchester City. Fans lined the streets of...

100 things to know for the 2026 NFL season ... 100 days out

We know you're already looking forward to the 2026 NFL season -- and it's getting closer and closer. As of June 1, there are officially 100 days until the season opener. So we're using this opportunity to dig into 100 big things to know.