Tom Jamieson
Culture
How DJ Shadow went from brainiac misfit to champion of the underdog
A maverick in the margins — Since making a breakthrough as a beat-making pioneer, DJ Shadow has struggled to get his work heard. Now he's giving new artists a leg-up: shattering myths about label power and challenging ideas of success.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Music
Unrelenting ambition: An interview with Yeasayer
A career of audacious left turns — After 11 years together, surviving hardship and high expectations, pop eccentrics Yeasayer have learned how to navigate the fears and insecurities inherent in making art.
Written by: Cian Traynor