Electronic music

Vancouver musician Sophia Stel self-produced bittersweet electropop anthems in the same venue where she tended bar. Then she walked the runway in Paris and inked a deal with A24 Music. Now, she’s connecting with diehard lovesick fans across the world.

Photographer Wera Novak documented the buzzy duo in Maria Manow’s home country.

The Belgian three-dayer has some of the most credible DJs, surreal stages and an art programme you actually want to see.

100%: The German DJ and producer left death metal behind – found his musical awakening at the club.

It’s a tale as old as time: indie kids get converted in the club, then strike gold with a hot, new, dancefloor-filling sound. Now, with global tour dates stacking up, it’s time for Fcukers to transcend the New York party scene.