Music, Culture & Creative Craft
From the Beatles to Britpop, the humble pub jukebox was Britain's original music streaming platform. As the last of these coin-operated cultural curators disappear, we explore what made them so special and why their absence leaves a void that Spotify can't fill.
From the Wurlitzer-powered locals of the '70s to intimate back-room venues, Britain's music pubs once formed the backbone of grassroots culture. Now, as these sonic sanctuaries fade away, we explore what remains of a tradition that soundtracked countless lives.
From bustling church halls to converted warehouses, record fairs across Britain are experiencing an unprecedented renaissance. This isn't just about nostalgia - it's about rediscovering the communal soul of music discovery in our digital age.
From converted bedrooms in Manchester to kitchen table setups in Brighton, a new generation of British musicians is proving you don't need a major label to make it big. Armed with laptops, passion, and an unshakeable belief in their vision, these artists are rewriting the rules of the music industry one track at a time.
From the psychedelic masterpieces of the 1960s to today's Instagram thumbnails, album artwork has been the visual heartbeat of British music culture. As streaming threatens to reduce our favourite records to tiny squares, a passionate community of designers, collectors, and artists are fighting to keep this vital art form alive.