Music
Musician Naomi Pilgrim says it's time to ditch that racist friend
Do it, do it now — It's time to leave your comfort zone and confront bigots, no matter how close they are to you, says Swedish-Barbadian rising star Naomi Pilgrim.
Written by: Marta Bausells
John Vanderslice: An analogue diamond in the digital rough
Things I learned along the way — Ten solo records and a cult following won't keep producer and musician John Vanderslice from finding true fulfilment behind the scenes.
Written by: Casey Jarman
In the studio with art maverick Raymond Pettibon
Moving in mysterious ways — From Black Flag to Sonic Youth, Raymond Pettibon helped define what punk looks like when it's hung up on a wall. Now he's taking us inside his fantasy world, where the only ticket is a pencil and a piece of paper.
Written by: Jamie Brisick
Moondog: The vagabond who became a countercultural icon
The Viking of Sixth Avenue — NYC's most distinct underground figure is the stuff of urban legend: a blind homeless composer, dressed as a viking, who influenced a wave of seminal artists. Now a film is finally bringing his story to light.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Bad Religion's Greg Graffin on navigating life under Trump
A punk with perspective — At a time when freedom of thought is under attack, and science is on the back foot, this punk-icon-turned-professor shares some much-needed words of wisdom on why we shouldn't sweat it.
Written by: Cian Traynor
How a creative reboot saved Jens Lekman's songwriting
A conquest over self-doubt — After a crisis of confidence, the Swedish pop musician – celebrated for dispensing nuggets of advice to fans – has learned some new life lessons of his own. Here Jens reveals the benefits of being a wedding singer and tackling your fears in a dark political climate.
Written by: Cian Traynor
How to start your own creative scene as an outsider
Things I Learned Along the Way — Growing up on the outskirts of a scene spurred Gang of Four’s Andy Gill and music photographer Anton Corbijn to cement themselves at the centre of their own creative worlds.
Written by: Josh Jones
The band turning pie shops and abandoned hospitals into DIY venues
Making space — With small music venues shutting down, soul synth duo Night Games have taken a DIY approach to performing at a time where live music could be disappearing for good.
Written by: Bryn Evans
Sinkane pays tribute to musical enigma William Onyeabor
A legend shrouded in mystery — Ahmed Gallab, musical director of Onyeabor tribute project the Atomic Bomb! Band, sheds light on a groundbreaking figure he drew inspiration from up-close.
Written by: Sophie Church
Who's playing Trump's inauguration? Seriously, who are they?
Sad! — With Donald Trump's inauguration as President just a matter of hours away, the final musical line up for the ball that's set to follow has finally been announced. Problem is, you've probably never heard of anyone performing, so here's all you need to know about the bands.
Written by: Bryn Evans // Michael Segalov