RALLY’s Spring Digest
A seasonal drift through music, film, writing + culture
Watch: No Tags x The Listening Room: Call Super & Parris
No Tags at 180 Studios sees Call Super and Parris come together for an intimate session, diving into a thoughtfully curated selection of records.
Read: First Floor on Substack
Shawn Reynaldo’s deep-dive music world commentary and newsletter. Industry opinion, track recommendations and interviews with the likes of Jump Source, Caterina Barbieri, Moin, Voice Actor + more. Subscribe to the Substack and check out his book.
Listen: Kiss Facility - KHAZNA
A ‘transformative journey’ – PITCHFORK
The debut full-length album from Paris-based Kiss Facility. A project shaped by two distinctive creative voices (Emirati-Egyptian singer and songwriter Mayah Alkhateri and producer Salvador Navarreta, otherwise known as Sega Bodega), masterfully blending elements of shoegaze, dreampop, and triphop. Catch them at RALLY this summer.
Watch: james K in session
Vocalist and producer james K is in session from Maida Vale for BBC Radio 6’s New Music Fix ahead of RALLY 2026. Performing tracks from her most recent album Friend and 2022's album Random Girl. Atmospheric vocals and forward-thinking electronic production.
Listen: Kiosk Radio
There’s so much to enjoy coming out of this Brussels based station. Some recent recommendations include: Priori of Jump Source & james K (9.11.25), Ciel’s Understory series, and their carefully curated Mood Playlists.
Start with: Understory w/ Ciel
An hour-long radio format exploring subtle, overlooked music, inspired by hiking, camping, and time in nature’s understory. Each episode unfolds as a self-contained, reflective soundscape of ambient and experimental sounds.
Read: Finding Albion: Myth, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain
As spring stirs the land back to life, Finding Albion follows radio host, DJ and writer Zakia Sewell uncover Britain’s hidden folk roots and long-forgotten rituals. Renewal, myth, and rediscovery beneath the surface of modern Britain, to reveal a more hopeful, unifying national identity beyond divisive myths.
Listen: GENA (Liv.e and Karriem Riggins) - The Pleasure Is Yours
The singer and percussionist unite for a collaborative debut full-length album of cosmic experimentalism and shape-shifting funk. Loose, improvisational, driven by feeling.
Visit: Are You Affiliated, North Sheilds
A standout venue outside London: Man Power’s AYA at King Street Social Club in North Shields. Once a working men’s club, now a cult electronic music spot that’s hosted DJs like Caribou, Daniel Avery, and Gerd Janson.
Watch: Dev Hynes - Digging with Flo
Nothing says Spring like Blood Orange in a polytunnel. Dev chats about returning home to Essex, and his teenage music obsessions, all while doing a spot of gardening. Watch via NTS.
Watch & Listen: The Drama (especially the soundtrack)
The discomfort and dark humour of A24's new film The Drama has viewers split. Whatever your thoughts, there's certainly an interesting selection of deep cuts in the movie's soundtrack - think John Carroll Kirby’s ‘Wind’, Mackeeper’s ‘Pieces Of Yours’ and RALLY’s own Smerz’s ‘You Got Time And I Got Money’.
From The Archive: Fishing With John
Slow, dreamy, and abstract, Fishing with John (1991) is an unearthed gem. Conceived, directed by, and starring John Lurie, it mimics a typical travel or fishing show: each episode pairs Lurie with a famous guest on a fishing trip. Guests include Jim Jarmusch, Matt Dillon, Tom Waits, Willem Dafoe, and Dennis Hopper. A perfect spring watch.
Listen: The Blindboy Podcast
This addictive and eclectic podcast is a masterclass in storytelling. Check out this timely recent episode for a flavour: Artificial Intelligence is Disgusting and it will never replace Artists.
Visit: House Of Gaffe
This new-ish space in North London is one of our favourite DIY clubs. The ethos is strong and the programming solid, often putting collectives and crews at the forefront. Good people and good music!
Listen: The Last Dresden Recording at Corsica Studios
Like the seasons, nothing lasts forever. Last month we said goodbye to one of London’s most iconic clubs. With back-to-back closing parties and top electronic artists on the decks, Corsica Studio have said farewell in a way only they know how. Listen back to a marathon 6 hour set from Manfredas & Ivan Smagghe at one of the club’s final, unforgettable parties.
Support: Sister Midnight
Sister Midnight is a community-owned music venue and radio station in Catford, dedicated to elevating Lewisham artists and building a creative hub for SE London. Driven by a belief in music’s power to uplift and unite, it works at a grassroots, democratic level to create a space for belonging and experimentation.
Parris, Kiss Facility, GENA, james K, Blood Orange, Jump Source + more all play at RALLY 2026.