Who. What. Where? No. 112

Festival season is just around the corner, and we can almost taste the ice cold bottle of Mahou we’ll be sipping when we pull up to Mad Cool in Madrid (which we will then recycle because it’s an eco-friendly festival. And we’d do that anyway. Obviously). Anyway, the full line-up is still fresh off the press and the three-day saga is going to be absolutely rammed with performances from industry big dogs like Kings of Leon, Iggy Pop and Olivia Rodrigo. Honestly, though, we’re equally as excited to scream “You Oughta Know” at the top of our lungs during Alanis Morissette’s set. Plus, this year, Mad Cool is collabing with day-time DJ connoisseurs Brunch Electronik. And while there won’t be avocado toast on the menu — although you never know with festival food trucks these days — there will be Peggy Gou, which is indisputably better. Oh, and we forgot to mention the best part! There’s no on-site camping. Because camping sucks. And smells. Anyway, get yourself a bloody ticket.

Our next event to put on your radar is sooner (and much closer to home). From Friday, our own, humble Kentish Town studio is hosting the launch of editor-in-chief Rankin’s latest project, FAIK. If you bought Issue 34 you’ll have seen a teaser of it in the back but, essentially, FAIK is a pretty beefy magazine that has totally been created by AI. Now, we’re not advocating for AI, mainly because it’s killing the planet and is also potentially going to steal mine and my colleague’s jobs. Instead, it’s a commentary on how AI could usurp us all if we let it, slash don’t learn to control it  — because, realistically, it isn’t going to go away unfortunately. The studio is going to be filled head to toe with images from the mag, which you can peruse at your own leisure. So, if you fancy a peek, stroll on down between 12 and 7pm for free access. Find out more here.

You know we like to put some music on your radar each week. This time, we have a new release from Sheffield-based rising star, Precious Pepala. If you’re not familiar, Pepala’s sound can probably be described as alt-pop (she’s inspired by fellow Sheffield natives Arctic Monkeys, as well as definitely-not-Sheffield-native The Weeknd). Even though Pepala’s literally only twenty, her vocals give off a mature, femme-fatale sort of vibe, which you can hear on her brand new EP Dark Days. The drop comes fresh off the back of her support slot on Victor Ray’s UK tour dates, and she’s also going to be playing at The Great Escape, so that’s one act to look out for if you’ve got tickets. In the meantime, you can listen to Dark Days here.

Last up, we have a special version of Tate Late — the Birthday Weekender, which marks the Tate Modern’s twenty-fifth birthday (congrats, Tate). Usually Tate Lates are a bit of a nightmare — they’re absolutely rammed with culture vultures trying to get to the bar for a craft ale, or squeeze into an exhibition space to get their tarot cards read or something. This promises to be different, though, because the event is happening across four days and two nights. Spanning 9 to 12 May, there’s going to be live music, performances, talks and tours that give the Tate Modern’s hefty contemporary collection a bit of that extra je ne sais quoi. Even better, it’s all free with a ticket — nab one here.