Music

ScHoolboy Q doesn’t care what you think
Magazine

ScHoolboy Q doesn’t care what you think

Maximum chill — Hip hop heavyweight ScHoolboy Q went from prison to platinum-selling artist, becoming a father in between. Five albums into a unique career, he’s hungrier than ever – just don’t expect him to take life too seriously.

Written by: Niall Flynn

The 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, in pictures
Photography

The 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, in pictures

Peace and music — American photographer Henry Diltz uncovers his archive of shots from the legendary music festival, now over half a century old.

Written by: Miss Rosen

How to survive as an independent festival in 2019
Music

How to survive as an independent festival in 2019

Can it still be done? — With more and more festivals crowding the cultural calendar, it’s hard to survive, let alone stand out. But among the noise, a number of DIY events are carving out their own distinct space – thriving in the process.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

A treasure trove of amateur gig posters from the ’90s
Art

A treasure trove of amateur gig posters from the ’90s

To Evelyn — Evelyn Short was a local legend in the village of Dinnington, known for her treasured archive of gig posters. A new book explores the sheer scale of her archive – while also telling a wider tale of community and fame.

Written by: Jacob Charles Wilson

Ten quick questions with Damon Albarn & Paul Simonon
Music

Ten quick questions with Damon Albarn & Paul Simonon

The Good, the Bad & the Queen — Two musical giants talk fame, insecurities and grappling with a broken Britain.

Written by: Cian Traynor

EarthGang makes otherworldly hip hop rooted in reality
Magazine

EarthGang makes otherworldly hip hop rooted in reality

Block rockin' beats — EarthGang is a larger-than-life rap duo with a simple aim: telling stories that represent the real Atlanta, while pushing what that sounds like to the outer limits.

Written by: Ciaran Thapar

What #AlexFromGlasto shows us about race in the UK
Opinion

What #AlexFromGlasto shows us about race in the UK

Black and white — After being plucked from the crowd at Glastonbury to rap alongside Dave, the teen became a national treasure – but would it have happened if he was black?

Written by: Jeffrey Boakye

‘America is going through a genuine crisis now’
Music

‘America is going through a genuine crisis now’

Martin Rev in conversation — As one half of experimental punk group Suicide, Martin Rev offered a voice to downtrodden, working-class Americans. He looks back on his legacy, capitalist critiques, and what’s changed since 1977.

Written by: Jeremy Allen

How hip hop took over and transformed fashion
Music

How hip hop took over and transformed fashion

Street dreams — A new exhibition, curated by Patta Brand Director Lee Stuart, examines how the genre has revolutionised style through customising, sampling and inclusivity.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Marianne Ihlen: the woman and muse behind Leonard Cohen
Film

Marianne Ihlen: the woman and muse behind Leonard Cohen

Words of Love — Filmmaker Nick Broomfield discusses his new documentary, Marianne and Leonard, which follows one of the most enduring love affairs in music history.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

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