Alex Robert Ross
Sub Pop's greatest hits playlist
Underground sounds — Bruce Pavitt’s iconic label Sub Pop lead the indie charge out of Washington state and introduced Nirvana to the world. Here are some of the label’s biggest moments.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
A brief conversation with Jenny Hval
"There is a way I need to speak to feel like I can speak at all" — Jenny Hval's career has seen her toy with genre and image constantly. On her new record, she's found a voice that speaks clearly for her.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
The untold story of the forgotten grandfather of rap
Documentary shines light on Hustler's Convention — Jalal Mansur Nuriddin aka Lightnin' Rod's pivotal album Hustler's Convention set the template for hip hop to come - but it disappeared underground and his contribution was never acknowledged. Now filmmaker Mike Todd is helping put the record straight.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
How well do The Bots know each other?
Band of Brothers — We caught up with Californian siblings The Bots to put to the test exactly how little they know about one another.
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4 documentaries that prove the Tories shouldn't destroy the human rights act
Human Rights Watch and Sundance Film Festival — Human Rights Watch and Sundance Film Festival team up to show stunning documentaries that highlight contemporary injustices in the world and the struggle against them.
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"Restless when you realise you're alive": A conversation with punk duo Girlpool
Trading coasts & writing songs — After the release of their debut LP last week, we talked to Philadelphia/LA duo Girlpool about the desire for new scenery and the need for constant change.
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Tiananmen's Disappearing Tank man
Reproduced paintings illustrate the whitewashing of Chinese protesters' struggle — 26 years ago this week, newspapers around the world carried an image that we now recognise immediately. Today, the image still plays an important role in revealing attitudes towards Tiananmen and its aftermath.
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Break the monotony with Fucked Up's 'Year of the Hare'
The band's new video is a jarring and compelling addition to the Zodiac series. — "USE YOUR KEYBOARD TO ESCAPE THE LOOPS" they say — as if you can ever actually escape.
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Fighting against himself, French breakdancer continues to innovate
Samuel Sebillaut's short film about Karim Naar is a stand-out — Prime and Fire Selects featured a host of great short documentaries. But we like to play favourites.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Eight wheels rule again in 'Totally Free'
Rollerskates and sunshine in Daniel Soares' new video — The noble art of rollerskating is still alive and well in San Francisco. Director Daniel Soares captures the characters on eight wheels in his new video.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross