Alex King

The beast that refused to die: Basement return with killer LP, Promise Everything
Music

The beast that refused to die: Basement return with killer LP, Promise Everything

Things That Inspire Me — Basement guitarist Alex Henery shares the Suffolk hardcore band’s influences and inspirations, including train-hopper Mike Brodie, street artist Barry McGee, Girl’s Yeah Right, and a whole load more.

Written by: Alex King

In Pictures: The Japanese photographers who revolutionised the aesthetic of protest
Photography

In Pictures: The Japanese photographers who revolutionised the aesthetic of protest

Between protest and performance, 1960 – 1975 — In post-war Japan, photographers were at the heart of the battle to define the shape of their evolving nation.

Written by: Alex King

In Pictures: Kurt Cobain’s most personal possessions
Culture

In Pictures: Kurt Cobain’s most personal possessions

Cobain Unseen — Photographer Geoff Moore was given rare access to the vault containing Kurt’s intimate belongings.

Written by: Alex King

How ‘80s soundsystem culture gave birth to Bristol’s thriving musical underground
Music

How ‘80s soundsystem culture gave birth to Bristol’s thriving musical underground

Born in the fires of struggle — Jabulani Ngozi of the Black Roots and author Richard King reflect on how a radical spirit of resistance in the 1980s shaped the city’s unique music culture.

Written by: Alex King

Video: Discover the birthplace of modern Los Angeles in 360-degree virtual reality
Film

Video: Discover the birthplace of modern Los Angeles in 360-degree virtual reality

Tom Explores LA — Rebel tour guide Tom Carroll skates along the LA river to find the birthplace of modern LA - the confluence of the Arroyo Seco and Los Angeles River.

Written by: Alex King

Video: Everything you need to know about Bernie Sanders - in a hilarious bongo rap
Culture

Video: Everything you need to know about Bernie Sanders - in a hilarious bongo rap

Do the Bernie Bongo — YouTuber Matt Orfalea’s bongo rap tells you more about Bernie Sanders’ all-conquering presidential campaign than any nightly new report.

Written by: Alex King

Listen to this tribute mix for Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White
Music

Listen to this tribute mix for Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White

In loving memory of Maurice — Gilles Peterson assembles an immense two-hour tribute mix to Earth, Wind and Fire frontman Maurice White.

Written by: Alex King

Best of independent music takes the stage at the BBC 6 Music Festival
Music

Best of independent music takes the stage at the BBC 6 Music Festival

The underground takes centre stage — From reggae and dub to trip hop and bass music, Bristol’s contribution to the global music scene has been monumental. Huck picks the best of BBC 6 Music Festival.

Written by: Alex King

Listen: David Attenborough and Naomi Klein kick off innovative new podcast series
Culture

Listen: David Attenborough and Naomi Klein kick off innovative new podcast series

The Meaning Of Climate Change — The Glass Bead Game podcast combines real people’s stories with academic debate to open up complex international issues like climate change.

Written by: Alex King

Interview: GoGo Penguin make pumping future-jazz built for the rave generation
Music

Interview: GoGo Penguin make pumping future-jazz built for the rave generation

Get people dancing — Manchester trio GoGo Penguin are tearing up the genres with Man Made Object, a rowdy not-quite-jazz album that nods its head to Four Tet and Apex Twin.

Written by: Alex King

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