Culture
Purist & Sonnyjim on shrooms, UK hip hop & MF DOOM
Ahead of the release of their first collaborative album, the producer and rapper talk psychedelics and the state of UK hip hop.
Written by: Sam Davies
Celebrating DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip hop
Cindy Campbell recounts how her brother ushered in a new era of musical culture at a party she held in the Bronx in ‘70s.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Joyous photos of Notting Hill Carnival 2022
The two-day long event returned to London this year, showcasing a spectacular parade, steel bands and Caribbean food.
Written by: Huck
Ghetts has entered a whole new dimension
Almost two decades into his career, the London MC is at the peak of his powers, finally receiving the critical and commercial attention his blistering output has long warranted. It begs the question: what next?
Written by: Niall Flynn
‘One big boys’ club’: the women reclaiming graffiti culture
From the early originators to the female writers at the forefront of today’s scene, we talk to the artists redefining graffiti’s consciously macho origins.
Written by: India Lawrence
How Sheffield became a centre for UK rave culture
Steel City is often overlooked when it comes to the country's cultural radar despite its role in shaping electronic music.
Written by: Jim Ottewill
Jeshi is making music for generation austerity
Following the release of his latest album 'Universal Credit,' the rapper talks about finding a new approach to songwriting, attitudes to poverty and why his music is more than a political statement.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Rare and intimate photos of Billie Holiday in the ‘50s
In 1957, photojournalist Jerry Dantzic spent time with the iconic jazz singer during her two-week run at Sugar Hill Nightclub, capturing both her public and private life.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Mitski is tired of working for the knife
Huck’s latest cover star speaks out against the exploitation that defines the music industry, imagining a future in which the artist is no longer a product.
Written by: Al Horner
Growing up behind the counter of a Chinese takeaway in Wales
Angela Hui discusses her new memoir, which offers a sobering reflection on the racism and otherness she’s experienced along with a joyful celebration of her culinary heritage.
Written by: Ian Wang