Latest · Industry
PinkPantheress wins Producer of the Year — first woman to take the BRIT
The 2026 BRITs made history: we look at her tracks, her rise and what it means.
UK Music Journalism
Inside the sounds reshaping UK nights in 2026.
Long-form stories, live reviews and scene reports from the artists, collectives and venues pushing UK music forward right now.
PinkPantheress wins Producer of the Year — first woman to take the BRIT
The 2026 BRITs made history: we look at her tracks, her rise and what it means.
Read the piece →
This week
PinkPantheress wins BRITs Producer of the Year
Manchester basement debut
Bedroom producers reshaping club music
Latest stories
Recent pieces from across the UK’s independent scenes.
Live
Midnight in Manchester: a sold-out debut that felt like a secret
A 200-cap room, a homemade light rig and a crowd that knew every word.
Feature
The producers redrawing UK club music from small-town bedrooms
A new wave of producers bending bass, breaks and pop into sounds that could only exist now.
We exist to spotlight the artists, venues and workers whose stories sit between mainstream coverage and the niche forums.
— ofmusica
Deep-dive features
Slow journalism, artist portraits and long-form conversations.
Artist spotlights
Intimate profiles with emerging and established artists who sit left of centre, from experimental pop to underground jazz.
Scene reports
On-the-ground looks at micro-scenes across the UK – the collectives, club nights and communities keeping culture moving.
Photo & video stories
Visual-first pieces that bring the atmosphere of a night, a tour or a recording session to life.
Live shows & festivals
Reviews and coverage from across venues, warehouses and fields.
What we cover
- Intimate venue gigs and community nights
- Independent festivals and one-off shows
- Label showcases and DIY tours
Want us at your show?
We prioritise independent promoters, artists and spaces. Send us a date, a few lines about the night and a press link.
Request coverageIndustry & behind the scenes
Stories from the people holding the infrastructure together.
Label diaries
Independent labels on release strategies, artist care and building sustainable futures.
Careers in music
Interviews with managers, lighting designers, sound techs and more – demystifying the path in.
Policy & access
Reporting on policy shifts, grassroots funding and accessibility in UK live music.
About ofmusica
Built for listeners, by listeners, with a focus on the fringes.
ofmusica is a small, independent publication based in the UK. We exist to spotlight the artists, venues and workers whose stories often sit between mainstream coverage and niche forums.
Editorially, we prioritise curiosity, context and care – giving writers the space to dig deeper while keeping things accessible to readers discovering a scene for the first time.
Pitch, share & stay in touch
Artists, PR, labels and writers – we’d love to hear from you.
Use the form to send us a quick intro about who you are, what you’re working on and any time sensitivity. We read every message, even if we can’t reply to all of them.