Independent label founder and champion of the cutting edge and avant garde, Erased Tapes owner and Run Riot Guest Editor Robert Raths went from listening to Miles Davis and Steve Reich while he studied architecture to supporting some of the most interesting and current artists working in the UK today. Hear all about how he made the transition from visual art to music and why he thinks classical music is dead in our interview with him here, and enjoy a selection of events happening around town that he thinks are worthy of Run Riot readers' attention.

Daniel Potter brings his 360 degree immersive live gig experience to Deptford with Warsnare and you can read all about the unique evening that South London has in store here. To celebrate Björk's birthday we've got the gorgeous new video to her track 'Blissing Me', and English musician and composer Delia Derbyshire is honoured posthumously with a PhD - a forgotten female hero of music best known for the inimitable Doctor Who theme.

For more culture gems and competitions - browse our Offers page. As for the best of the rest - rummage through our genre-bending pages where you'll find plenty of haut happenings.

Here's to wishing you a loud and proud week dear Players! Let the music play! RR xx