Music

A visual homage to London‘s most iconic punk venue
Music

A visual homage to London‘s most iconic punk venue

100 Club Stories — As the 100 Club celebrates its 75th birthday this year, Ditto Press founder Ben Freeman reflects on the venue’s incredible countercultural legacy.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Was disco more political than the Black Panthers?
Music

Was disco more political than the Black Panthers?

Nile Rodgers looks back — Musical legend Nile Rodgers on his time in the Black Panthers, a professional death pact, and why he's offering his skills as a mentor to the British public.

Written by: Michael Segalov

‘Governments don’t want us to think that protest has power’
Activism

‘Governments don’t want us to think that protest has power’

Saul Williams — Ahead of his show at The Last Word Festival in London, we speak to the seminal poet, rapper, writer and activist about the power of language, protest in the digital age and why Kanye West represents the dangerous pinnacle of celebrity culture.

Written by: Niall Flynn

A visual guide to the hidden history of hip hop
Music

A visual guide to the hidden history of hip hop

Power, pride & principles — Represent: Hip-Hop Photography is a new show exploring the immense cultural legacy of the genre, bringing together years of rarely seen, iconic imagery.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Music needs more ‘undefinable talent' like Nabihah Iqbal
Magazine

Music needs more ‘undefinable talent' like Nabihah Iqbal

Pioneering polymath — From human rights lawyer to well-respected DJ, every step in Nabihah Iqbal’s unconventional life has equipped her to become an artist unafraid to challenge stereotypes.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Why vogueing is returning to London’s dancefloors
Music

Why vogueing is returning to London’s dancefloors

Ballroom revolution — Free from judgement, labels and gimmicks, Jay Jay Revlon’s community-centred club night, Let’s Have A Kiki, brings the pioneering dance movement of the ’80s and ’90s into the present day.

Written by: Geralda Cela

The unlikely rise of Trap music in Japan
Music

The unlikely rise of Trap music in Japan

An insider’s perspective — After moving to Kobe to become a teacher, US native Jack Goldman discovered Kitchen House – a Japanese Trap record label spearheading a new cultural movement.

Written by: Daniel Spielberger

How to build an entire music empire from scratch
Music

How to build an entire music empire from scratch

Tips from Stolen Body Records — After feeling constricted by life in his old 9-5, Alex Studer risked it all to launch Stolen Body Records. Now, what started as a DIY company has grown into a Bristolian institution.

Written by: Nathan McLaren-Stewart

A visual trip through Athens’ thriving techno scene
Travel

A visual trip through Athens’ thriving techno scene

The Travel Diary — In the midst of Greece’s economic struggles, a relentless passion for underground music is propelling forward the sounds of the country’s capital.

Written by: Laura Juncker

The rise of Snail Mail, a teen talent worth believing in
Magazine

The rise of Snail Mail, a teen talent worth believing in

Indie prodigy — After making an acclaimed EP at just 16, Lindsey Jordan's talent generated a wave of hype. Now that her debut album is about to justify that excitement, she’s focused on a slow-burning success – even if it feels like life is throwing everything at her all at once.

Written by: Cian Traynor

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