Music
‘Rap can get classist – I want to be the opposite’
Saba in conversation — Amid the release of his long-awaited third studio album, the rapper talks working through grief and making music for the underdogs.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
Photos capturing the emerging Swiss techno scene
Dancing on — Photographer Philipp Mueller reminisces on shooting Zurich’s thriving nightlife in an era fuelled by experimentation, hedonism, and libertine delight.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Unseen images from the last all-nighter at Wigan Casino
End of an era — From the queues outside to the last ones standing, Francesco Mellina’s new photo book follows a night that has gone down in the Northern-Soul history books.
Written by: Laura Havlin
Gudrun Gut on a life at the centre of Berlin subculture
Lessons Learned — The musician, DJ and founder of Monika Enterprise reflects on a career defined by revolution and rule-breaking.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Rapper Anik Khan on his time as an undocumented citizen
Denied, Approved — The New York MC reflects on his experience with Trumpian US immigration policy, and how it impacted his career.
V9 is bringing his larger-than-life personality to drill music
Murk with a Mouth — Following the recent release of his highly-anticipated mixtape, the rapper talks injecting humour and fun into his sound and challenging drill stereotypes.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
‘I’m willing to take the repercussions for my music‘
Obongjayar in conversation — As he gears up to release his debut album next year, the Nigerian-born, London-based musician talks refusing to be boxed in and tackling politics head on.
Written by: Max Pilley
The 14-year-old who made an album with The Flaming Lips
Meet Nell Smith — The teenager reflects on the remarkable turn of events that led her to record an album remotely with the iconic rock bad during the pandemic.
Written by: Max Pilley
‘Black artists need to learn how to empower themselves‘
Mick Jenkins in conversation — Following the recent release of his third studio album, the rapper talks about the influences that have shaped his sound so far and making music that connects with the average listener.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
Tom Misch has a new alter ego
Starting fresh — The 26-year-old singer-songwriter-guitarist has made a name for himself as part of South London’s pioneering young Jazz scene. Now, he’s gearing up to enter into a whole new genre.
Written by: Rhys Thomas