The Great Escape
How Blur's 'Blur' Brought Them Back from the Brink
Burnt out by Britpop and a failure to break America, 20 years ago Blur were disintegrating, but somehow they wrote their biggest song, and one of the best LPs of their career.
Watch Stormzy Smash Through "Not That Deep" and "WickedSkengMan Part 4" Live at the Great Escape
Essential viewing for anybody wishing to experience post-event FOMO.
I Went to the Great Escape Festival to See If I Could Get a Record Deal
I invented a fictional band, got a hair cut, armed myself with CDs, and went to the buzziest new music festival in Britain to find out if the music industry still works.
Do You Like Free Things? Well, Step Up Because We're Giving Away Two Tickets to The Great Escape
This year's festival features everyone from Stormzy to Mura Masa. Come down - it's on us.
We're Having a Massive Blowout at The Great Escape
That's right, guys'n'gals. Your favourite stage of the year is returning, with Lady Leshurr, Mabel, Avelino and more.
Rank Your Records: Drummer Dave Rowntree Rates Blur’s Discography
Almost 30 years since their inception and Blur are still one of Britain's best bands. Don't argue with us on this one. Thanks.
Them&Us' New EP Is Equal Parts Rave and Tragedy
"We had the vision of Sea Sirens, and how they hypnotized sailors to their demise with their voice and beauty."
Britain’s Music Industry Needs to Take Lessons from the Indie Gaming Scene
New music is in a funk, with base competence alone serving as a selling point. Labels would be wise to look to gaming for guidance through these depressing greys.
We Are Premiering Our Latest Documentary, Hip Hop in the Holy Land, At The Great Escape
Join us at the Bosco Theatre on Saturday for an exclusive look at our new series.
We Have Our Own Stage at The Great Escape Again, Plus More Parties
Last year we tore the non-existent roof off Brighton and it was so 10/10 that we’ve decided to do it all again.