Music
The story behind The The’s enigmatic disappearance
Inertia Variations — The Inertia Variations, a documentary by Johanna St Michaels, follows the mercurial Matt Johnson as he battles with feelings of disenchantment & writer’s block.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Why illegal raves are enjoying a renaissance in the UK
High on hope — A new documentary explores the rise of acid house culture in northern England; drawing parallels between Thatcher’s Britain and the Tory-inflicted austerity of today.
Written by: Simon Doherty
Australia’s freakiest polymath on art, creativity and staying original
Down the rabbit hole — Blending music, art and film, Kirkis has been busy constructing his very own strange, synthy universe. We spoke to him about his haunting new record.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Jamila Woods on anger, self-care and learning to accept yourself
Black girl magic — Over the last year, the Chicago artist has gone from spoken word poet to critically acclaimed musician, collaborating with Chance the Rapper, NoName and Ryan Lewis. She shares the lessons she’s learned so far.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Inside Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ biggest ever shows
‘Why shouldn’t we play arenas?’ — As the legendary band round off the biggest tour of their career, we catch up with drummer Jim Sclavunos to discuss progress, punch-ups, and the ‘pornography of violence.’
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Ethereal electronica: Carmen Villain shares her top tracks
The Monday Mix — Former model Carmen Villain goes mellow for our new Monday mix, sharing a selection of downbeat minimalism and experimental ambient tracks.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The Afghan girls defying death threats to pursue their passion
‘Music is my dream’ — Zohra is the first ever all-female music ensemble in Afghanistan’s history, with its members facing death threats and family rejection just for doing what they love. Writer Kat Lister hears their incredible story.
Written by: Kat Lister
An interview with Laura Jane Grace, punk’s most infamous anarchist
True Trans Soul Rebel — Fronting a punk band is all about projecting strength. But growing up with gender dysphoria, Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! had to navigate a world of self-doubt and confusion. Then she figured out how to own it, emerging from the chaos as a transgender hero.
Written by: Biju Belinky
How five singles from 1997 defined modern Britain
The Future That Never Happened — It was an year of hope, change and possibility that ultimately led to nothing. Looking back at the pop music of 1997 it's just so obvious now.
Written by: Richard Power Sayeed
Benjamin Clementine on love, music and life as an outsider
An alien of extraordinary ability — On his latest album, I Tell A Fly, the self-taught London musician turns his unique gaze to the events of today, singing about love, being an alien and belonging.
Written by: Biju Belinky