Journalist, DJ and hardcore raver Vivian Host speaks to Dance or Die author Holly Dicker about their respective rave upbringings in LA/NYC versus Manchester/Berlin/Rotterdam in the first instalment of a... Read more
This March, Mostra returns to Barcelona with its distinctive blend of forward-thinking electronic music, community-led programming and a clear commitment to independence, care and experimentation. More than a festival, Mostra has... Read more
Justin Robertson, author of The Trial of Jonah, has spent 2025 immersed in surreal fiction, philosophy, and cutting-edge music, all fueling the trance-like creativity that defines his work. Settling in... Read more
Photographer Yushy, whose book Section 63 dives deep into the energy of the contemporary free party scene, has spent the year seeking inspiration both on and off the dancefloor. From... Read more
Holly Dicker, author of Dance or Die: A History of Hardcore, spent 2025 balancing months of manuscript edits with voracious reading, new musical discoveries and a run of unforgettable hardcore... Read more
Andy Crysell’s year has been defined by exploring the systems shaping today’s creative industries while taking in films, music and podcasts that challenge familiar narratives. Alongside releasing his own book,... Read more
2025 has been a demanding but creatively rich year for Remi Rough, marked by the release of Future Language of the Ikonoklast and a renewed connection with the people and... Read more
2025 has been a deep-dive year for Dave Nicholson from phatmedia, buried in early rave history researching and compiling UK Rave Flyers 1988–1989. Recharged by the scene’s enduring energy and... Read more
2025 has been a revitalising year for Ben Pedroche, from rediscovering the joy of reading and music to seeing Independent As F*** connect with people around the world. Buoyed by... Read more
2025 has been a huge year for Stef Macbeth, marked by the publication of FOLK and the arrival of his third child. His reading, listening and cultural intake reflect a... Read more
We continue our 2025 author round-up with the inimitable Kirk Field, whose Planes, Trains & Amphetamines is one of our most memorable releases of the year. Kirk’s cultural intake over... Read more
As we kick off our annual round-up of what our 2025 authors have been reading, watching and listening to, we’re starting with someone who’s had quite a year: Ralph Moore.... Read more
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