Few experiences capture a city’s vibe—or offer a boozier way to get a feel for a place—than a multi-venue music showcase. From SXSW to The Great Escape, these festivals let visitors explore local haunts, soak up the culture, and wander on foot. It was the best way to catch a city’s true rhythm.  Nürnberg...

Pigeon have recorded their debut album OUTTANATIONAL in Margate of all places — the once-dying seaside town that has become, in recent years, a retreat for artists like Tracey Emin and The Libertines. The choice of location means something here. Like Margate, OUTTANATIONAL announces itself as something...

I still think back to Treefort Festival last year, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers as Madi Diaz cracked a joke about ruining everyone’s night with her sad tunes. Half the room laughed, the other half blinked away tears. A few of us managed both at once. It was the kind of set that leaves...