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An Ethiopian road trip with the Crystal Fighters
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An Ethiopian road trip with the Crystal Fighters

Fighting poverty in Danglia — Lead guitarist Graham Dickson travels across the country with Oxfam, to find out more about the charity’s extreme poverty solutions.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Shame: ‘It’s important to be outspoken’
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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

What happens when you break away from one of the world's biggest bands?
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What happens when you break away from one of the world's biggest bands?

Life beyond The Killers — Following the release of his third solo record - Filthy Apes and Lions - Huck heads to The Killers’ bassist Mark Stoermer’s Nevada home to talk going it alone, life in Las Vegas, and the endless search for creative fulfilment.

Written by: Michael Segalov

The mysterious story of forgotten ’60s troubadour Richard Atkins
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The mysterious story of forgotten ’60s troubadour Richard Atkins

A musical life interrupted — A new film tells the true story of ’60s psychedelic folk star Richard Atkins, who disappeared after suffering a manic episode in one of his early showcases.

Written by: Jonathan Turton

Eclectic feel: Sound tripping with Cosmo Sheldrake
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Eclectic feel: Sound tripping with Cosmo Sheldrake

The Monday Mix — The singer, songwriter, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist leads a musical voyage for our latest Monday Mix, traversing effortlessly through genre, place and time.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Exploring the weird, wonderful worlds of Jamie Hewlett
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Exploring the weird, wonderful worlds of Jamie Hewlett

From Tank Girl to Gorillaz — 25 years of Jamie Hewlett's work are catalogued for the first time in a new book by Taschen, looking at the artists' iconic style and legacy.

Written by: Biju Belinky

How the power of running saved this DJ’s life
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How the power of running saved this DJ’s life

HUCK x HOKA ONE ONE — Louisahhh has been touted as techno’s next superstar, but to get there she’s battled addiction and convention. Her story is the second profile in our Huck x Hoka One One series, looking at mavericks who found a new perspective through running.

Written by: Sam Haddad

Belle and Sebastian want to solve your human problems
Music

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

The blind recluse who became a secret synth pioneer
Music

The blind recluse who became a secret synth pioneer

Pauline Anna Strom — Blind since birth and reclusive by nature, Pauline Anna Strom’s spacey electronic music has been building a cult following for decades – but she remains little-known in the mainstream music world.

Written by: Cady Siregar

A manic interview with John Maus
Music

A manic interview with John Maus

Pop maestro of the apocalypse — Six years after a breakthrough album, punk intellectual and synth-pop savant John Maus is back to "interrupt the untrue world". We tapped into his brain power to understand why.

Written by: Cian Traynor

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