Interview
Lessons from Wes Anderson’s go-to cinematographer
Create your own world — Robert Yeoman has worked with the Texan filmmaker on all of his live-action features. To mark a special re-release of Bottle Rocket – their first collaboration, and Anderson’s debut – we caught up with him to talk 30 years behind the camera.
Written by: Niall Flynn
A day in Wales with the real-life leader of the Jedis
Feel the force — With The Last Jedi in cinemas and Star Wars season in full swing, we met up with the founder of The Church Of Jediism at his home in Holyhead, Wales to discuss how he found salvation in the films – and why you can too.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Shame: ‘It’s important to be outspoken’
South London post-punk — Ahead of the release of their debut album, we caught up with the raucous five-piece to talk messy beginnings, speaking their mind and why more bands should use their platform.
Written by: Niall Flynn
10 minutes with skate legend Tony Alva
‘We were revolutionary’ — As he dropped into London to celebrate his 60th birthday, we sat down with the seminal skateboarder and original member of the Z-Boys for a whirlwind chat on his life and legacy.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Belle and Sebastian want to solve your human problems
‘Getting angry is a waste of time’ — With an EP trilogy on the way and a European tour to follow, we caught up with Stuart Murdoch from the band to discuss peace of mind among the chaos.
Written by: Niall Flynn
‘We constantly compete with each other’
Wu-Tang in conversation — With the Wu’s new album signalling a mighty return to form, RZA and Mathematics discuss its conception – from facing up to criticism, to weekly Clan conference calls.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Shooting the most radical and influential subcultures in music
New wave, post-punk — Ahead of the release of his new book, Pop, photographer Brian Griffin talks about his incredible career shooting some of the biggest musicians of the 20th century.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Elza Soares’ defiant call to the oppressed of Brazil
Never back down — At 79 years old, Elza Soares has never been more relevant. As Brazil faces growing repression, she has become a guiding light for the country’s disenfranchised Black, female and LGBT people.
Written by: Alex King
The rappers who took down an African 'dictator'
The Revolution Won't be Televised — Filmmaker Rama Thiaw documented how rappers Thiat and Kilifeu led Senegal’s Y’en a Marre youth resistance movement to topple despised president Abdoulaye Wade.
Written by: Alex King
Into the fires of Hell: Author Ryan Gattis on the LA riots, tattoos and the Lynwood Vikings
The Spiel Sesh: No. 4 — Novelist Ryan Gattis, who penned the LA Riots odyssey All Involved, answers our quick-fire Q&A series, the The Spiel Sesh.
Written by: Zach Sebastian (interview)