Music
Sinéad O'Connor used her voice for more than singing
Nick Levine remembers a brilliant artist and tireless activist who left the world just as it seems to be catching up with her.
Written by: Nick Levine
Show Me The Body is building a global family of feel-good freaks
The experimental hardcore trio is using their growing platform to give back to their community in Queens and empower fellow misfits through their CORPUS collective.
Written by: Tracy Kawalik
Geoff Rickly's second act
The influential Thursday frontman discusses his debut novel ‘Someone Who Isn’t Me’ – a fictional fever dream based on his real-life experiences with heroin addiction.
Written by: Emma Garland
How the most iconic album art of the 70s was made on a shoestring budget
A new film by Anton Corbijn explores the creative legacy of Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson, the go-to designers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and more.
Written by: Zoe Whitfield
The kids will have their say: a first-hand history of Boston straight edge legends SSD
Al and Nancy Barile discuss ‘How Much Art Can You Take?’, a new book compiling commentary from the band and never-before-seen photography by Philin Phlash.
Written by: Huw Baines
Punk bands with their punk vans at 2000trees
Chris Bethell takes Gloucestershire’s best independent music festival to capture ZULU, Cancer Bats, Brutus and more in the comfort and chaos of their tour vehicles.
Written by: Emma Garland
Ahadadream is shaking up UK dance music
The British-Pakistani DJ has been tearing it up at festivals and venues since lockdown, while championing the breadth of South Asian talent the UK music scene has to offer behind the scenes. Now, he’s bringing his energetic, percussive sounds to dance floors across the globe.
Written by: Daisy Schofield
Outbreak 2023: the heart and soul of hardcore
The UK festival marked its biggest year to date with a line-up embracing the collision of hardcore punk and alt rap that’s given the subculture a new lease of life.
Written by: Emma Garland
Sweaty photos of fans in the pit at Outbreak 2023
Chris Bethell captures the UK's biggest and best hardcore festival from the belly of the beast.
Written by: Emma Garland
Can South African music sustain its influence on the global stage?
As amapiano continues to soundtrack summers around the world, a new book by Lior Phillips provides some much needed context for South Africa’s rich musical legacy.
Written by: Michelle Kambasha