Alex King
Artist Jay Nelson injects a sense of wanderlust into everything he touches
Voyages of discovery — Jay Nelson’s spectacular wooden builds turn mass-produced cars, boats and scooters into beautifully whacky exploration vessels.
Written by: Alex King
How we made Vans’ skate film Propeller
First full-length skate video — Director Greg Hunt and Tony Trujillo talk about intimate moments, pushing against the crowd and taking a snapshot of modern skateboarding.
Written by: Alex King
Is Instagram changing how we express our sexuality?
Lost Lectures explore the dark corners of desire — Emma Sayle, founder of the notorious Killing Kittens parties, talks sexual liberation, how social media is changing our lives between the sheets and what to expect from her forthcoming Lost Lecture.
Written by: Alex King
Is democracy a religion that has failed the poor?
The illusion of empowerment — After the disappointment of the UK's election result, Dr Giles Fraser wonders if elections are just an elaborate charade to maintain the status quo.
Written by: Alex King
Roots Manuva on his "groove fermentation process"
New album in the works — Roots Manuva on his constant battle to move forward, from recording gibberish to playing beats to his three-year-old son to working with the most cutting edge producers around.
Written by: Alex King
What we learned at Huck’s alternative election party
Ballot boxes, social media and revolution — Huck hosted a rowdy night of political debate on the eve of the UK’s general election. Here are the best bits.
Written by: Alex King
Pre-election double bill at 71a, brought to you by Huck and Little White Lies
Films, discussion, change — In election week, Huck and Little White Lies present two free nights of films and debate on politics and activism today.
Written by: Alex King
Anarchists subvert London billboards to shout: Don’t Vote
Spoil your ballot, engage with politics, take to the streets! — A Huck exclusive interview with the Special Patrol Group, the activists behind the ‘Bullshit Jobs’ campaign, on their latest Don’t Vote action.
Written by: Alex King
Can youth leaders make politics work for young people?
Will governments ever listen? — In the lead up to the general election, Shout Out UK and Channel 4 present the first head-to-head debate between youth representatives of the seven major British political parties.
Written by: Alex King
Thom Hunt is rekindling our sense of adventure
A weekend at 7th Rise — From his woodland hideaway in the Cornish countryside, Thom Hunt is sharing outdoor skills to inspire a hunger for new experiences.
Written by: Alex King