Culture

Lucy Dacus on the art of bearing one’s soul
Music

Lucy Dacus on the art of bearing one’s soul

As she tours her latest album, the singer-songwriter opens up about her intimate lyrics, embracing change and future boygenius plans.

Written by: Max Pilley

Gritty photos celebrating the Madchester years
Culture

Gritty photos celebrating the Madchester years

Ode to the north — Photographer Richard Davis recounts capturing the city’s flourishing creative scene – including everyone from the Stone Roses to Steve Coogan – at the turn of the ‘90s.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Documenting Tokyo’s subways in the 1980s
Culture

Documenting Tokyo’s subways in the 1980s

Life underground — Lionel Derimais recounts photographing commuters packed into crowded subways in Japan’s capital.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A flamboyant portrait of a traditional Mexican dance
Culture

A flamboyant portrait of a traditional Mexican dance

The danzón — For three years, Chiara Bonetti has been documenting individuals across Mexico City who are keeping a traditional dance form alive.

Written by: Eva Clifford

Surreal scenes of Kim Jong-il surveying North Korea
Culture

Surreal scenes of Kim Jong-il surveying North Korea

Behind the iron curtain — A viral tumblr account-turned-photo book by portuguese art director João Rocha brings together a curious and highly-memeable selection of images of the second supreme leader.

A portrait of NY’s emerging youth culture in the ‘80s
Culture

A portrait of NY’s emerging youth culture in the ‘80s

Fly guys — Photographer Jamel Shabazz recounts documenting the community, style and energy of the streets in New York.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Mahalia isn’t afraid to be brutally honest
Music

Mahalia isn’t afraid to be brutally honest

From tapping into her roots and keeping an open mind, the singer shares the wisdom she’s gained through her career and while making her latest record.

Written by: Rhys Thomas

Travelling the world with Jean-Michel Basquiat
Culture

Travelling the world with Jean-Michel Basquiat

King pleasure — Artist Lee Jaffe looks back on his remarkable friendship with Basquiat just as the painter’s star was rising.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Photos capturing the birth of Washington DC’s punk scene
Music

Photos capturing the birth of Washington DC’s punk scene

In the ‘80s and early ‘90s, photographer Jim Saah was a regular at DC’s riotous punk gigs. A new book featuring hundreds of bands brings together his images from that vibrant period.

Written by: Huw Baines

Portraits celebrating queer love and connection
Culture

Portraits celebrating queer love and connection

Look at me like you love me — Photographer Jess T. Dugan’s new book offers an intimate exploration of identity, relations, and desire across gender and sexuality.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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