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Election 2024
On the doorstep with Carla Denyer
With the Green Party co-leader potentially just days away from becoming a Member of Parliament we follow her on the campaign trail to talk about her motivations, her campaign and how she is preparing for what Friday brings.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Election 2024
How activists have fought back against the escalating housing crisis
The last five years have seen astronomical rises in rents, evictions and spiralling rates of homelessness but communities have been organising, fighting back and, whisper it, winning.
Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll
Election 2024
I lost my home to crumbling cliffs – my coastal community is the canary in the coal mine
After Kevin Jordan was made homeless by climate change he began organising to try and make those in power take the thread of the crisis seriously.
Written by: Kevin Jordan
Photography
In photos: The hopefuls looking to win big at the polls
A new project casts a light on those brave enough to put themselves forward for election whilst encouraging everyone to use their vote.
Written by: Josh Jones
Music
Is the evolution of the FIFA game soundtracks a reflection of our changing views of masculinity?
Lad rock is out, emotionally vulnerable pop is in, but what does the changing face of the musical accompaniment to one of the world’s most popular game franchises tell us about contemporary masculinity? Ali Shutler investigates.
Written by: Ali Shutler
Photography
Capturing the resilience of Filipino coastal communities at the frontlines of climate change
Winner of #CreateCOP competition ’The Passage of Storms’ documents the physical and impacts of typhoons, and the people at the heart of them.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Election 2024
Inside the wild world of novelty political candidates
From Binface to Buckethead, Elmo to Mr. Fish Finger, Britain has a long history of madly dressed mavericks standing in elections, but who are they, who votes for them and what do they represent? Kyle MacNeill investigates.
Written by: Kyle MacNeill
Photography
The exquisite joy of finding comfort in your skin
New photo book The Book of Skin: Shangri-La explores the relationship between the body and the earth, the part and the whole, in a voluptuous embrace of the spirit made flesh.
Written by: Miss Rosen
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Election 2024
Election 2024
Vote Progressive and Get Organised!
As the polls open for the general election, we endorse getting the Tories out, progressive candidates in and, most importantly, getting organised to bring about real change.
Written by: Huck
Election 2024
Experts weigh in on key policies from the 2024 General Election Manifestos
Stuck on who to vote for? Want to get more informed but feel overwhelmed by how much information there is? Or simply want to hear what experts think? Don’t worry! We got you!
Written by: Ben Smoke
Election 2024
On the doorstep with Carla Denyer
With the Green Party co-leader potentially just days away from becoming a Member of Parliament we follow her on the campaign trail to talk about her motivations, her campaign and how she is preparing for what Friday brings.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Election 2024
How activists have fought back against the escalating housing crisis
The last five years have seen astronomical rises in rents, evictions and spiralling rates of homelessness but communities have been organising, fighting back and, whisper it, winning.
Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll
Election 2024
I lost my home to crumbling cliffs – my coastal community is the canary in the coal mine
After Kevin Jordan was made homeless by climate change he began organising to try and make those in power take the thread of the crisis seriously.
Written by: Kevin Jordan
Photography
In photos: The hopefuls looking to win big at the polls
A new project casts a light on those brave enough to put themselves forward for election whilst encouraging everyone to use their vote.
Written by: Josh Jones
Euros: It’s coming home
Music
Is the evolution of the FIFA game soundtracks a reflection of our changing views of masculinity?
Lad rock is out, emotionally vulnerable pop is in, but what does the changing face of the musical accompaniment to one of the world’s most popular game franchises tell us about contemporary masculinity? Ali Shutler investigates.
Written by: Ali Shutler
Photography
The subversive jerseys challenging the toxic sides of football fandom
Football fanatic and fashion designer Hattie Crowther’s ‘Fuck the Fans’ is giving a new face to fandom in response to racist abuse suffered by England players after Euros 2020.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Outdoors
Why is Neil Diamond’s mega-hit ‘Sweet Caroline’ so intoxicating for sports fans?
During this summer’s edition of the Euros, one certainty is the ubiquity of Diamond’s 1969 hit. But how and why did it gain such a storied place in England fans’ hearts? Jimmy McIntosh investigates.
Written by: Jimmy McIntosh
Outdoors
Exploring the football fanatic culture of the Middle East
New photo book ‘Football كرة القدم’ draws together pictures from over a dozen photographers to explore the region’s vibrant football culture.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Photography
Striking photos of the Royal Shrovetide football match
The centuries old tradition sees the town of Ashbourne transformed for two days every February.
Written by: Huck
Outdoors
Striking and unexpected portraits of Millwall Football Club
A new documentary explores the diverse community at the heart of London’s most infamous team.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Daddy Issues
Culture
Bashy: “My dad kept me alive”
In our latest Daddy Issues column, award winning actor and MC Ashley “Bashy” Thomas talks traditional masculinity, learning survival skills from his Dad and ‘making it’.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Culture
Jack Rooke and Jon Pointing on Big Boys, masculinity and friendship
In the latest edition of our Daddy Issues column, the stars of Channel 4’s Big Boys discuss not judging books by their covers, powerful working class women and the dangers of Piña Coladas.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Culture
Daddy Issues: Larry June
The San Franscican rapper talks homelessness, hustling and healing in the latest edition of our column on fatherhood and masculinity.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Culture
Daddy Issues: Gabriel Krauze
In a new column about fatherhood and masculinity, we speak to the author about emotional availability, the immigrant experience and more.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Photography
Photography
In photos: The hopefuls looking to win big at the polls
A new project casts a light on those brave enough to put themselves forward for election whilst encouraging everyone to use their vote.
Written by: Josh Jones
Photography
Capturing the resilience of Filipino coastal communities at the frontlines of climate change
Winner of #CreateCOP competition ’The Passage of Storms’ documents the physical and impacts of typhoons, and the people at the heart of them.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Photography
The exquisite joy of finding comfort in your skin
New photo book The Book of Skin: Shangri-La explores the relationship between the body and the earth, the part and the whole, in a voluptuous embrace of the spirit made flesh.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography
Derek Ridgers’ seminal street portraits of 80s London youth
A new book brings together a collection of the photographers never-before-seen photographs of punks, skinheads, New Romantics, goths, ravers, and fetishists at the height of Thatcherite Britain.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography
The subversive jerseys challenging the toxic sides of football fandom
Football fanatic and fashion designer Hattie Crowther’s ‘Fuck the Fans’ is giving a new face to fandom in response to racist abuse suffered by England players after Euros 2020.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Photography
In photos: Three decades of Glastonbury Festival’s people and subcultures
A new photobook explores the unique cultural experience and communal spirit found at the UK’s largest festival.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Culture
Music
Is the evolution of the FIFA game soundtracks a reflection of our changing views of masculinity?
Lad rock is out, emotionally vulnerable pop is in, but what does the changing face of the musical accompaniment to one of the world’s most popular game franchises tell us about contemporary masculinity? Ali Shutler investigates.
Written by: Ali Shutler
Culture
India’s bodybuilding boom reflects a nation flexing its muscles
Huck’s debut feature documentary reveals how young Indian men are willing to turn their backs on tradition and compete for a better life – even if it means sacrificing their health.
Written by: Alex King
Photography
In photos: Three decades of Glastonbury Festival’s people and subcultures
A new photobook explores the unique cultural experience and communal spirit found at the UK’s largest festival.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Culture
Re-enchanted England: Exploring Paganism and Folklore
A new book dives into the ancient traditions and rituals that many are turning to in an age of uncertainty, crisis and climate breakdown.
Written by: Thomas Andrei
Culture
Inside London’s Museum of Sex
For two days only a derelict house in south east London will become a hub of artwork exploring eroticism, sexuality, gender, and the body.
Written by: Brit Dawson
Outdoors
Why is Neil Diamond’s mega-hit ‘Sweet Caroline’ so intoxicating for sports fans?
During this summer’s edition of the Euros, one certainty is the ubiquity of Diamond’s 1969 hit. But how and why did it gain such a storied place in England fans’ hearts? Jimmy McIntosh investigates.
Written by: Jimmy McIntosh
Activism
Election 2024
Zarah Sultana: “You won’t break my soul”
We caught up with the Labour candidate for Coventry South as she fights for re-election to talk about her first term in Parliament, the future of the country and whether football is coming home.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Election 2024
The activists fighting the mental health crisis
Micha Frazer-Carroll examines the way the mental health crisis has escalated in the last five years and meets those organising to end it.
Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll
Activism
Activists claim victory after major UK festivals drop Barclays as a sponsor
Groups and artists have been campaigning for Live Nation to drop the bank as a sponsor for Download, Latitude and Isle of Wight over alleged ties to the arms trade.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Election 2024
I interrupted Keir Starmer’s manifesto launch – here’s why
One of Starmer’s constituents, Alice tried every way to talk to her then MP about the crisis facing her generation, but he did not listen she writes exclusively for Huck.
Written by: Alice, Green New Deal Rising
Election 2024
How communities of colour fought back
Micha Frazer-Carroll examines the challenges that the UK’s minoritised communities have faced over the last five years, and reports on the ways that they have come together to organise, support and uplift one another.
Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll
Skate
The skateboarders fighting for a better future
From skate sessions for refugees to zines that champion every identity, skateboarding is emerging as a transformative tool – a home for all kinds of outsiders.
Written by: Robbie Warin
Outdoors
Outsiders Project
The untold story of surfing’s ancient African roots
Watch a Huck-exclusive preview of Wade in the Water, which reclaims the 1,000-year-old Black surfing tradition and hopes to inspire a new generation of Black surfers.
Written by: Sam Haddad
Outdoors
Why is Neil Diamond’s mega-hit ‘Sweet Caroline’ so intoxicating for sports fans?
During this summer’s edition of the Euros, one certainty is the ubiquity of Diamond’s 1969 hit. But how and why did it gain such a storied place in England fans’ hearts? Jimmy McIntosh investigates.
Written by: Jimmy McIntosh
Outdoors
Exploring the football fanatic culture of the Middle East
New photo book ‘Football كرة القدم’ draws together pictures from over a dozen photographers to explore the region’s vibrant football culture.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Photography
Behind surfer Tony Caramanico’s vibrant journal art
A new book chronicles almost half a century of the legendary east coast surfer’s diary entries.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Photography
In Photos: Cooper’s Hill cheese roll
Each year in the Cotswolds, hundreds of competitors sprint down a sheer, uneven cliff to chase after a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese, risking injury and even consciousness. This year we sent photographer Theo McInnes to capture the action.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Skate
The skateboarders fighting for a better future
From skate sessions for refugees to zines that champion every identity, skateboarding is emerging as a transformative tool – a home for all kinds of outsiders.
Written by: Robbie Warin
Film
Little White Lies’ new issue explores the sick, comic excess of Kinds of Kindness
The latest issue from Huck’s sister magazine is an eye-popping and lurid exploration of Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos’ new offering writes editor David Jenkins.
Written by: David Jenkins
Huck Presents
Finding redemption at the bars
Directed by Spencer Murphy, The Bars celebrates a community that has grown up around bar parks made from knives recovered from the streets of London by charity Steel Warriors.
Written by: Alex King
Film
Thessaloniki International Doc Festival is celebrating LGBTQ+ Cinema
A report from the 2024 TIDF sees art, empathy, a bit of violence and a hopeful vision for the future of Greek cinema.
Written by: Christina Newland
Huck X Vans
The Existential Guide To Street Photography
Charlie Kwai is living proof that you don’t need to be obsessed with craft or top of the range equipment to take great photos. For the Londoner, it’s simply about being curious – and getting really, really close.
Written by: Zach Sebastian
Activism
Erin Axelman: ‘Ignorance keeps the pro-Israel narrative alive’
The Israelism director talks about the film’s morphing impact, Israel’s colonialism, and being accused of being anti-semitic.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Little White Lies
Zendaya fronts Little White Lies’ Challengers issue
The latest issue from Huck’s sister magazine is a sizzling and opulent deep dive into director Luca Guadagino’s latest tennis based offering, writes editor David Jenkins
Written by: David Jenkins
Photography
Exploring Yemen’s rich, historic culinary culture
Newly published book ‘Bittersweet: A Story of Food and Yemen’ looks at the food and humanity of region whose narrative is so often dominated by conflict.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Food
In Photos: Gordon Ramsay and Sandwich magazine host star-studded party
The event celebrated Sandwich magazine’s eighth issue, guest edited by cover star Chef Ramsay.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Food
Gordon Ramsay introduces Sandwich issue #8
The world famous chef takes the helm as guest editor of the 8th edition of our sister magazine, Sandwich, in the Chef’s Special issue.
Written by: Gordon Ramsay
Culture
King Cook’s Insider’s Guide to East London
From pie mash to street art and underground boxing, King Cook leads us on a tour of the spots that made him.
Written by: King Cook
Food
Bread binned: the true number of slices wasted
One of Britain’s best bakers explains why we need to rebuild our relationship with loaves.
Written by: David Wright
Food
Does hip-hop beef have a credibility problem?
The golden era of hip-hop beef is truly over, with the modern grudgefest feeling more like a marketing exercise than that coveted full-fat beef of yore.
Written by: Oliver Keens
Outsiders Project
The untold story of surfing’s ancient African roots
Watch a Huck-exclusive preview of Wade in the Water, which reclaims the 1,000-year-old Black surfing tradition and hopes to inspire a new generation of Black surfers.
Written by: Sam Haddad
Huck Presents
Finding redemption at the bars
Directed by Spencer Murphy, The Bars celebrates a community that has grown up around bar parks made from knives recovered from the streets of London by charity Steel Warriors.
Written by: Alex King
Huck Presents
Saddling up with Texas’ Creole trail riders
The Texas Regulators are a women-led trail riding group who celebrate zydeco music, Creole heritage and African-American cowboy culture in America’s Deep South.
Written by: Alex King
Huck Presents
The trans boxer fighting to open up combat sports for queer people
Trans boxers are banned from licensed fights in England, so Jill Leflour is going blow-for-blow to end trans exclusion in sport.
Written by: Alex King
Huck Presents
The female skateboarder who became an Alpine shepherdess
Lois Pendlebury was one of the best skaters in the UK. But after injury, she began a new life, high up in the French Alps.
Written by: Alex King
Huck Presents
An intimate portrait of East London’s underground music scene
Short film The Rest Is Noise explores how to stand out and be heard in the capital’s ever-changing musical landscape.
Written by: Alex King
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Election 2024
Vote Progressive and Get Organised!
As the polls open for the general election, we endorse getting the Tories out, progressive candidates in and, most importantly, getting organised to bring about real change.
Written by: Huck
Election 2024
Experts weigh in on key policies from the 2024 General Election Manifestos
Stuck on who to vote for? Want to get more informed but feel overwhelmed by how much information there is? Or simply want to hear what experts think? Don’t worry! We got you!
Written by: Ben Smoke
Election 2024
On the doorstep with Carla Denyer
With the Green Party co-leader potentially just days away from becoming a Member of Parliament we follow her on the campaign trail to talk about her motivations, her campaign and how she is preparing for what Friday brings.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Election 2024
How activists have fought back against the escalating housing crisis
The last five years have seen astronomical rises in rents, evictions and spiralling rates of homelessness but communities have been organising, fighting back and, whisper it, winning.
Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll
Election 2024
I lost my home to crumbling cliffs – my coastal community is the canary in the coal mine
After Kevin Jordan was made homeless by climate change he began organising to try and make those in power take the thread of the crisis seriously.
Written by: Kevin Jordan
Photography
In photos: The hopefuls looking to win big at the polls
A new project casts a light on those brave enough to put themselves forward for election whilst encouraging everyone to use their vote.
Written by: Josh Jones
Photography
Capturing the resilience of Filipino coastal communities at the frontlines of climate change
Winner of #CreateCOP competition ’The Passage of Storms’ documents the physical and impacts of typhoons, and the people at the heart of them.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Music
Is the evolution of the FIFA game soundtracks a reflection of our changing views of masculinity?
Lad rock is out, emotionally vulnerable pop is in, but what does the changing face of the musical accompaniment to one of the world’s most popular game franchises tell us about contemporary masculinity? Ali Shutler investigates.
Written by: Ali Shutler
Election 2024
Join us for Rishi Sunak’s Leaving Drinks
Huck is teaming up with our friends at Dalston Superstore and Queer House Party to bring you an election night viewing party like no other.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Election 2024
My journey through the immigration system shows things must change
Forced to live life under the radar, then locked in detention before finally getting a temporary right to remain after 24 years, Nico is urging the next government to bring kindness and compassion into Britain’s asylum system.
Written by: Nico, a refugee from Zimbabwe
Outsiders Project
The untold story of surfing’s ancient African roots
Watch a Huck-exclusive preview of Wade in the Water, which reclaims the 1,000-year-old Black surfing tradition and hopes to inspire a new generation of Black surfers.
Written by: Sam Haddad
Photography
The exquisite joy of finding comfort in your skin
New photo book The Book of Skin: Shangri-La explores the relationship between the body and the earth, the part and the whole, in a voluptuous embrace of the spirit made flesh.
Written by: Miss Rosen