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I smell a Rat by James Ess

A short piece of experimental theory-fiction by the reclusive author James Ess. noun: rat; plural noun: rats 3.INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICANa person who is associated with or frequents a specified place."LA mall rats" Thousands digging parallel trenches, somewhere in the...

NEWS: Reflecting on the ‘#WeLoveWoodGreen 1st Airwaves Anniversary’ Show

An enlightening journey through North London’s creative communitiesby Niamh O’Connor As we near the end of 2021, we’re combing through the archives and digging out some of the most memorable shows on Threads Radio. One segment that stood out, in particular, was the...

LUNCHMEAT: a pan-European hub for Prague’s experimental music and arts

Alexandre Honey reports on the 12th edition of Lunchmeat Festival, which saw a return to form with a slew of cutting-edge contemporary audiovisuals and critical discussions. Lunchmeat Festival · Lunchmeat Festival 2021 When it comes to underground electronic music,...

NEWS: Somnus and Sticky Ground join forces for an all day event on 27th November

In the midst of an event boom since the ease of lockdown restrictions, London-based techno label Sticky Ground and event series via radio show Somnus (run by Simone Grasso) combine their vision for an all-day event that is taking place at Space 289, the newly-run club...

NEWS: Big Narstie, Sissy Lea and Abena The Actress help to raise funds for local Edmonton charities

Savi Tailor reports from Edmonton on this wholesome tale about music, charity and local community building. Lights, camera, action… The weekend of September 4th saw the stage set for charity at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre with a talent show of young people...

LONG READ: Life in my Living Room: Lockdown Alone

by Victoria Roberts Nothing forces introspection like isolation. For the millions of people living alone across the UK, this feeling might resonate strongly given the events over the last year and a half. Being one of these people who experienced lockdown alone, I am...

Balkan Vinyl TAKEOVER: Interview with Wes Baggaley

Catch Wes Baggaley's hour-long mix for the Balkan Vinyl TAKEOVER this Saturday at 8pm, exclusively on Threads. Who are you, and where are you from?I’m Wes Baggaley. I’m from Wigan but I live in that London now.What's your connection with Balkan / I❤Acid?I played at I...

Balkan Vinyl TAKEOVER: Interview with Elisa Bee

Catch Elisa Bee's hour-long mix for the Balkan Vinyl TAKEOVER this Saturday at 9pm, exclusively on Threads. Who are you, and where are you from?Ciao, I’m Elisa Bee and I come from Sardinia (Italy). What's your connection with Balkan / I❤Acid?Always been a big fan of...

Balkan Vinyl TAKEOVER: Interview with Acidulant

Catch Acidulant's hour-long mix for the Balkan Vinyl TAKEOVER this Saturday at 7pm, exclusively on Threads. Who are you, and where are you from? Hello there 🙂. My name is Neil Hales and I come from the tiny island of Malta. I make electronic music under the names...