Culture
How the most iconic album art of the 70s was made on a shoestring budget
A new film by Anton Corbijn explores the creative legacy of Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson, the go-to designers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and more.
Written by: Zoe Whitfield
The kids will have their say: a first-hand history of Boston straight edge legends SSD
Al and Nancy Barile discuss ‘How Much Art Can You Take?’, a new book compiling commentary from the band and never-before-seen photography by Philin Phlash.
Written by: Huw Baines
Punk bands with their punk vans at 2000trees
Chris Bethell takes Gloucestershire’s best independent music festival to capture ZULU, Cancer Bats, Brutus and more in the comfort and chaos of their tour vehicles.
Written by: Emma Garland
Ahadadream is shaking up UK dance music
The British-Pakistani DJ has been tearing it up at festivals and venues since lockdown, while championing the breadth of South Asian talent the UK music scene has to offer behind the scenes. Now, he’s bringing his energetic, percussive sounds to dance floors across the globe.
Written by: Daisy Schofield
Mad World: The politics of mental health
In this excerpt from her upcoming book, Micha Frazer-Carroll takes aim at the individualisation of mental health, arguing for radical, political change.
Written by: Micha Frazer-Carroll
Outbreak 2023: the heart and soul of hardcore
The UK festival marked its biggest year to date with a line-up embracing the collision of hardcore punk and alt rap that’s given the subculture a new lease of life.
Written by: Emma Garland
Sweaty photos of fans in the pit at Outbreak 2023
Chris Bethell captures the UK's biggest and best hardcore festival from the belly of the beast.
Written by: Emma Garland
Can South African music sustain its influence on the global stage?
As amapiano continues to soundtrack summers around the world, a new book by Lior Phillips provides some much needed context for South Africa’s rich musical legacy.
Written by: Michelle Kambasha
How Trump used organised misogyny to end the right to safe, legal abortion in the US
In this extract from Bodies under Siege, author Siân Norris explores how online communities were weaponised to end the constitutional right to abortion, one year on from the overturning of Roe v Wade
Written by: Siân Norris
Billy Woods is finally having his moment
The prolific cult rapper has punctured the mainstream with his sharp, enigmatic storytelling. Here he discusses new album ‘Maps,’ AI ethics, Cormac McCarthy and more.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs