One of the country’s most exciting young entrepreneurs discusses his involvement with this year’s Manchester International Festival

The alternative icon discusses returning to guitars, his autobiography and his legacy as one of rock’s most influential figures

An uneven set from the Mercury winners suggests they might prove a case of too much, too soon

The enigmatic duo’s near-mythical comeback finally comes to pass, and it was worth the wait

Will Lynn investigates as the pop sensation veers increasingly further off the rails

The brainchild of the people behind Secret Garden Party and Lovebox returns to Oxfordshire this August

EE 2013 will see over 100 of the finest global electronic artists hitting Knebworth Park this August

Open’er has become a major player on the international festival circuit in recent years

One of urban music’s most exciting voices talks progression, diversity and choosing his own path

The sibling festivals return to Fort Punta Christo this year for 8 days of fun in the sun

Gottwood is yet again shaping up to be one of the hottest UK festival tickets of the summer

A festival that prides itself on exhibiting some of the freshest new bands around

Headlining alongside Kraftwerk are festival stalwarts Bloc Party and Foals, although there are over 500 live acts booked in total

A backdrop that combines the Mediterranean climate, mountainous scenery and crystal waters, Hideout is one of Europe’s leading dance getaways

Jon Fratelli talks reuniting, new material and returning to the band dynamic

Back in intimate confines, Bring Me the Horizon’s live show continues to diversify

Ten years on, we look back at the moment The Shins delivered on their lo-fi promise – with one of the great modern indie rock records

Jack Tatum talks balancing college and songwriting, non-stop touring and his love of Manchester

“The Doors at their blues-rock best, and its mere existence is a miracle in itself.”

Ol Urwin talks Thatcher, community and new album with Frank Turner.