Daryl Worthington is a writer, curator and musician from London, UK. He has written extensively for The Wire, The Quietus, We Jazz and Bandcamp Daily among others, including writing the Spool’s Out cassette reviews column at The Quietus since 2020. He has a particular interest in experimental music, DIY communities and independent labels across the globe, and the ways sound is marked by social, cultural and political issues. He has curated live music events at venues including Cafe Oto and IKLECTIK. His musical projects include Beachers and the sound-text duo [something’s happening]. He has co-run the Bezirk label since 2016.