Music
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
A lesson in living in the here and now
Reuben Hollebon on film — Growing up, Reuben Hollebon never felt the desire to exercise his creativity. But after his debut release in 2016, and with a new short film focusing on his journey, the Norfolk singer/songwriter avoids looking back and keeps pushing forward.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
Meet Deep Throat Choir: an uplifting rush of vocal power
A force to be reckoned with — This 25-strong collective showcases the strength of badass female voices: musically, personally and in the wider world. Now, ahead of their debut album, they face a different kind of challenge: bringing the legendary sounds of DJs Horse Meat Disco to life.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The Interrogation of Kim Gordon
Original Huck Film — Our crack at an interview with the notoriously aloof rock legend.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Iceland's female hip-hop collective is changing the game
Daughters of Reykjavik — With songs about slut-shaming and body positivity, Iceland's punkest hip-hop crew are finally putting the country's female rappers on the map.
Written by: Katy Beth Young
Footwork Japan: Dance battling in the Land of the Rising Sun
D.A.N.C.E. — Dance music has just jumped way off the hook, thanks to the madcap rhythms of Footwork and Juke. From the rough-and-tough projects of Chicago’s West Side to the pristine streets of Tokyo, Footworking dance battles are suddenly where it’s at. Just ask DJ Fulltono – the sub-genre’s number-one Japanese fan.
Written by: Furutono Koichi aka DJ Fulltono