Music
Joey Purp is a Chicago rapper who wants to save the world
‘Anybody can do anything’ — With his sophomore album, the 25-year-old rapper is responsible for one of 2018’s best releases. Fresh from making his live TV debut alongside RZA, we speak to him about building on that success, creating a legacy and opening doors for fellow underdogs.
Written by: Alex Ekong
Chris Stein of Blondie talks shooting NYC’s ragged heyday
Point of View — As a founding member of the new-wave stalwarts, the Blondie guitarist was an integral part of New York’s golden age. Now, in a new book, he remembers documenting the whole thing on camera.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Meet Youth of the Apocalypse, UK music’s new super group
‘We’re like six Beyoncés’ — The London hip hop group, formed by members of the Klaxons and Gorillaz, want to bring politics back to mainstream music. We meet them in Kentish Town to discuss Brexit, Kanye West, and the perils of the internet age.
Written by: Adam White
‘I think everyone should try being on the dole once’
A day with Saul Adamczewski — The Insecure Men and Fat White Family man has made a 10-track album full of karaoke covers. We met up in South London to talk Tory governments, turning 30 and why he’s angling for a duet with Peter Andre.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The grit and glamour of Californian hip hop
In pictures — From Snoop Dogg and Tupac to A$AP Rocky, photographer Mike Miller has spent decades documenting the world of West Coast hip hop. ‘I was in a drive-by shooting a couple of years ago,’ he tells Miss Rosen. ‘LA is not as safe as everyone thinks.’
Written by: Miss Rosen
‘There’s real fear in America right now – people are scared’
Kurt Vile in conversation — Ahead of the release of new album Bottle It In, we sit down with the Philadelphia native to talk anxiety, editing yourself and why you shouldn’t be offended if he tells you he’s not Kurt Vile.
Written by: Adam White
‘Clichéd ideas of female sexuality? Let them die’
Jenny Hval — To celebrate the release of Paradise Rot – her first novel to be translated into English – we speak to the fearless musician and writer about lust, language and why we need to rethink how we talk about our bodies.
Written by: Katie Goh
Are Sons of Raphael the new messiahs of rock music?
A strange encounter — The immaculately coiffed north London duo don’t want to talk about politics with their music. They want to talk about God.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Chilly Gonzales breaks down the essence of music
A life less ordinary — The most interesting mind in music talks breaking rules, chasing fame and soundtracking the World Cup Final.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Julien Baker on faith, fear and the pursuit of happiness
Hurt Less — Ahead of her show at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, we speak to the Memphis singer-songwriter about finding your way out of the dark places.
Written by: Max Gayler