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“A party is a microcosm of a nation”: Caleb Femi on the decline of the house party
Culture

“A party is a microcosm of a nation”: Caleb Femi on the decline of the house party

To celebrate the publication of his new collection of poems, ‘The Wickedest’, Isaac Muk caught up with Femi to talk more about the work, the future of the shoobs, and discuss why having it large on a Saturday night should be cherished.

Written by: Isaac Muk

The organisation levelling the playing field in the music industry
Culture

The organisation levelling the playing field in the music industry

Founded in 2022, The Name Game is committed to helping female, non-binary and trans people navigate the industry.

Written by: Djené Kaba

In defence of Chappell Roan
Culture

In defence of Chappell Roan

Newsletter columnist Emma Garland takes on The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess and the changing nature of fame.

Written by: Emma Garland

Why did police taser a Bristol grandfather in the face?
Huck Presents

Why did police taser a Bristol grandfather in the face?

Trailblazing documentary I Am Judah chronicles community champion Ras Judah Adunbi’s horrific treatment at the hands of the police and his fight for justice.

Written by: Maisy Hunter

This summer taught us everything is... marketing
Culture

This summer taught us everything is... marketing

Months of historic political violence, memes, auras, and, of course, ‘brat’ has newsletter columnist Emma Garland asking if anything is real anymore?

Written by: Emma Garland

The disabled Flâneur forcing us to rethink our cities
Culture

The disabled Flâneur forcing us to rethink our cities

This perspective-shifting short film follows Phil Waterworth, the wheelchair-bound urban explorer confronting a lack of accessibility in cities like Sheffield.

Written by: Alex King

Jordan Stephens: “I don’t like using the term ‘Toxic Masculinity’ anymore”
Culture

Jordan Stephens: “I don’t like using the term ‘Toxic Masculinity’ anymore”

In the latest edition of our masculinity column ‘Daddy Issues’, the Rizzle Kicks singer and author talks about his childhood, vulnerability, his relationship with his mum and more.

Written by: Robert Kazandjian

In Photos: London’s young riders take over the city for Bikestormz
Photography

In Photos: London’s young riders take over the city for Bikestormz

Thousands of London’s most talented riders stormed the capital this weekend calling for bikes up, knives down.

Written by: Alex King

Exploring Cyprus’s unseen underbelly through art
Culture

Exploring Cyprus’s unseen underbelly through art

The Cyprus Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale interrogates the country’s position as an antenna island, looking at the realities for residents past and present.

Written by: Isaac Muk

“Authenticity is a lie”: St. Vincent on rebellion and subversive art in the information era
Music

“Authenticity is a lie”: St. Vincent on rebellion and subversive art in the information era

In a new newsletter series spotlighting our favourite artists and renegades, Isaac Muk chats to St. Vincent about subversion and songs.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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