La Nature Reveals Curators for 2026 Edition
La Nature Festival will return to the Baraque de Fraiture forest in Belgium from June 18‑22, 2026, marking its seventh edition and 16 years of the NoName collective’s stewardship. Organisers announced a roster of European electronic curators—including Katatonic Silentio, Simon Médard, Crépite, Whispering Signals, Maloca and RebelUp—to craft distinct sonic and spatial experiences. Daytime programming curated by Moojo will prioritize wellbeing through workshops, ambient sessions and body‑focused rituals. The event drops its annual theme in favor of a long‑term manifesto centered on immersion and minimal environmental impact.
Solstice Festival Expands 2026 Line-Up
Finland's Solstice Festival unveiled its full 2026 roster, running June 18‑20 on the Rukatunturi fell. A new 150‑person dance floor called The Hut will spotlight experimental club music, curated with New York’s The Lot Radio on its tenth anniversary. The...
Madonna Shares First Track Teaser for ‘Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II’
Madonna has officially confirmed a sequel to her 2005 dance‑pop masterpiece, announcing Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II and releasing a teaser for the opening track “I Feel So Free.” The album is slated for July 3 2026, marking her first full‑length...
Open’er Festival Expands 2026 Bill with New Wave of Artists
Open’er Festival will celebrate its 23rd edition on Poland’s Baltic coast from July 1‑4, 2026, returning to the Gdynia‑Kosakowo Airport grounds. The lineup has been expanded with high‑profile additions such as Florence + The Machine, Jehnny Beth, Bassvictim and the London duo Joy (Anonymous). Legacy...
Prospa Announce Debut Album, ‘Free Your Mind’
UK electronic duo Prospa announced their debut full‑length album, “Free Your Mind,” slated for release on 5 June via CircoLoco Records. The title track features tech‑house DJ Cloonee and continues the pair’s blend of classic house with global dance influences. After...
Thea Gajić’s ‘SURVIVING EARTH’ Will Be Released in UK & Ireland Cinemas This Month
Writer‑director Thea Gajić’s feature debut *Surviving Earth* will hit UK and Ireland screens on April 24, 2026, after festival premieres at SXSW and Edinburgh. The drama, based on a true story, follows Vlad, a Yugoslav refugee who builds a Balkan‑inspired...
Watch Underscores Play SOPHIE, ML Buch, Kylie Minogue and More Inside a Koreatown Dry Cleaners
Underscores delivered an hour‑long hyperpop mix for goyo club, filmed inside a family‑owned dry‑cleaner in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. The set weaves together avant‑garde tracks from SOPHIE, Ninajirachi and Jane Remover with mainstream pop staples by Kylie Minogue, Janet Jackson and...
Art Fund Study Suggests Looking at Art Might Be Good for You
A study by King’s College London, the Art Fund and the Psychiatry Research Trust found that viewing original artworks in a gallery can instantly lower stress hormones and inflammation markers. Fifty volunteers aged 18 to 40 were split between a...
Field Maneuvers Reveals 2026 Line-Up with Jana Rush, Daniel Avery and CCL
Field Maneuvers announced its 2026 festival dates, returning to its secret Norfolk venue from August 21‑23. The lineup is anchored by Chicago footwork pioneer Jana Rush, marking her sole UK performance of the summer, and features a mix of veteran techno...
Paléo Festival Nyon’s 2026 Line-Up Is Led by Lorde and The Cure
The Paléo Festival Nyon announced its 49th edition, running from July 21‑26, 2026, with Lorde, The Cure and Gorillaz headlining the main stages. The six‑day event will host more than 200 concerts across eight venues, spanning pop, rock, hip‑hop and...
MUTEK Montréal Announces First Artists for 2026
MUTEK Montréal unveiled its first artists for the 27th edition, scheduled for 25–30 August 2026. The lineup includes electronic pioneers such as Jeff Mills, Fennesz, A Guy Called Gerald and Ben UFO, alongside emerging experimental acts. The festival will span multiple venues in the Quartier...
Surf Festival Expands Debut Line-Up with OMOLOKO, Chaos In The CBD and More
Surf Festival will debut on Croatia’s Krk island from June 25‑28, 2026, featuring a blend of DJ sets and live performances. The latest lineup adds Brazilian act OMOLOKO, Jumbi co‑founder Bradley Zero, acclaimed producer Leon Vynehall, NTS host Flo Dill,...
What to See at Somerset House Studios’ Assembly This Month
Somerset House Studios’ biannual Assembly returns to London from March 26‑28, presenting a three‑day program of experimental music, installations and talks. The opening night features Ellen Arkbro’s crumhorn‑organ premiere and Laurel Halo’s “Sour Loop” installation, while Friday showcases felicita’s “czysta forma”...
SOUNDIT Festival Shares the Full Line-Up for Its Second Edition
SOUNDIT Festival returns for its second edition on July 17‑18, 2026 in Barcelona’s Parc Nou, featuring 55 acts across four purpose‑built stages. Headliners include Blawan, gyrofield, Laurel Halo and a TraTraTrax takeover, with b2b sets from Kode9, Tim Reaper, Martyn and Om Unit. The...