Music
The story of Royal Trux: a cult band that re-shaped rock
Veterans of disorder — Royal Trux struck gold when a major label offered them a million dollars and full creative control. But as maverick outsiders, the band proved too eclectic for mainstream tastes. Now, 15 years after breaking up, they’re ready to admit that some journeys never end.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The soul of Elvis Presley lives in Thailand
Three Kings of Bangkok — Thailand’s most committed Elvis impersonators perform together to honour the 39th anniversary of The King’s death.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The five Finnish artists you need to be listening to this summer
Finland's freshest sounds — From ghostly grime beats to trippy hip-hop tunes, these are the Finnish musicians that you really should be listening to in 2016.
Written by: Anna Wilson
Tobacco: The enigmatic misfit wrecking pop music
Hits from another dimension — Tom Fec, the driving force behind cult band Black Moth Super Rainbow, talks about the art of prank calls, getting sick of yourself and trying to remain anonymous.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Twenty years of Stones Throw: the label that changed hip hop
Champion sounds — To celebrate 10 years of Huck, we're digging through the archives to unearth stories that feel as relevant as ever. As Stones Throw marks its own anniversary – 20 years as a trailblazing record label – founder Peanut Butter Wolf recounts the journey so far.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Snowy: The MC leading Nottingham grime’s conquest of the UK
Notts is wild — Nottingham’s hardest working MC is helping to build the foundations for a new generation of grime artists dragging the spotlight away from London.
Written by: Alex King
The alternative parties keeping old working class venues alive
Partying to survive — London’s declining traditional venues are surviving by providing a home for threatened alternative nightlife, from live music to LGBTQ parties.
Written by: Alex King
Could a lip-syncing app revive the dying music industry?
Chasing 15 seconds of fame — Touted as the biggest change to music since the video, a fast-growing app is resonating with millions of teenagers... in the form of disposable karaoke videos. Will it prop up sagging sales? Or is it just a vehicle for narcissism?
Written by: Cian Traynor
Shabaka Hutchings on Africa’s eternal cultural influence
Following the bloodlines — Sons of Kemet and The Comet is Coming frontman Shabaka Hutchings explains how a new generation of artists are rediscovering and reinterpreting Africa’s immense musical, artistic and stylistic heritage.
Written by: Alex King
Naked truths: An intimate interview with Bat for Lashes
Honeymooning alone — As Bat for Lashes, Natasha Khan has spent a decade crafting a musical persona that defies easy categorisation. But in her personal life, much of that time has been spent grappling with questions of identity and commitment. Making fourth album The Bride – an imaginary road-trip of self-discovery – taught her what it takes to feel whole.
Written by: Simran Hans. Photography © Jackie Dewe Mathews