A brief, mostly wrong history of the lo-fi aesthetic

How can something that sounds so bad in principle sound so very good in practice? Felix investigates.

One man records himself many times over

Garage-dwelling Ty Segall is back with another rock-your-socks-off album, a Pollock-esque splatter-painting of genres that’s money-back guaranteed to amuse and delight fans of psych rock everywhere.

Hit the North – In tribute to Mark E. Smith

In light of the passing of legendary The Fall frontman Mark E. Smith, Felix’s hottest new music writer offers his own profound and earth-shattering insights into an artist he knew too little about.

Django Django venture into new territories

Always ones to be ambitious and experimental, Marble Skies sees the electro-rock outfit trying their hands at a variety of new styles. The result is an eclectic jumble that oozes colour.

3rd Annual NeighbourHOOD Grammys

The most hotly-anticipated awards of the year are here. Put your hands together for the NeighbourHOOD Grammys.

Try a Little Tenderness: The Brothers Size at the Young Vic

Magical, lyrical, life-affirming – the revival of a tale of brotherly love by the writer of Moonlight is necessary viewing

ISIS, 4Chan, and WhatsApp: Theatre for the Lulz

For a play examining the radicalisation of young men, Javaad Alipoor’s production finds an innovative way to bring its audience together.

If you could live a beautiful dream, why would you wake up to reality?

Tang Xianzu’s classic Ming dynasty opera ponders this very question, in a new adaptation by the Guangzhou Dramatic Arts Centre.

Dance and acrobatics save the plot in this immersive Underworld

Part theatre, part circus, Becoming Shades isn’t perfect, but it’s an experience that will leave you in awe.

Amazing grace: John thrills at the National Theatre

The story of a failing relationship in a possibly haunted B&B is a showcase of playwright Annie Baker’s genius.

Today’s Empires, Tomorrow’s Ashes is still relevant

Music Editor Henry Eshbaugh gives his take on a classic album.

Ten projects from the past year that prove we still haven’t reached peak trap just quite yet

That’s right, we’ve got another fucking list for you. Fucking sue us.