Music
Video: St. Vincent designs female-friendly guitar
Shredding convention, ripping design — Annie Clark joins pantheon of rock heroes with signature model that leaves “room for a breast or two”.
Written by: HUCK HQ
How rock is shaping the new Mongolia
More Lennon, Less Lenin — As Mongolia emerges from centuries of isolation, rock bands like Mohanik are helping a new generation find its voice and preserve its unique culture.
Written by: Alex King
The heavy metal bands fighting authority in the Middle East
Defiant Sounds — Huck 54 is packed with stories of defiance, like Iraqi heavy metal band Dark Phantom, whose provocative music rallies against government corruption. Constantly forced under the radar by political leaders and Islamic extremists, they are part of a wave of metal acts fighting the power across the the Middle East. Here are some of the loudest voices.
Written by: Adam White
Bixiga 70: The afrobeat collective stirring Brazil's cultural melting pot
The beat keeps moving — São Paulo ten-piece Bixiga 70 are putting a fresh, progressive spin on Brazil’s rich tapestry of African and European musical traditions.
Written by: Alex King
Director Interview: How OK Go danced through zero gravity for their new music video
Treadmills are so 2006 — Pioneers of the viral music video, OK Go are back with yet another expertly-choreographed visual spectacle – this time in zero gravity. And no, it's not CGI. To find out how it all came together, Huck spoke with the band's long-time video director and collaborator, Trish Sie.
Written by: Adam White
Six surprising sounds behind Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo
Sample Scouring — Cian Traynor roots through the most intriguing music sources underpinning Yeezy's new album, immodestly touted by the rapper as the greatest of all time
Written by: Cian Traynor
The beast that refused to die: Basement return with killer LP, Promise Everything
Things That Inspire Me — Basement guitarist Alex Henery shares the Suffolk hardcore band’s influences and inspirations, including train-hopper Mike Brodie, street artist Barry McGee, Girl’s Yeah Right, and a whole load more.
Written by: Alex King
Neko Case on punk rock and the importance of staying independent
"Not working is a talent. I don't have it." — Neko Case found a home in indie rock when she was fifteen. And she still sees independence as a privilege. Neko spoke to Huck to walk us through her journey from teen runaway to acclaimed indie musician.
Written by: Casey Jarman
How ‘80s soundsystem culture gave birth to Bristol’s thriving musical underground
Born in the fires of struggle — Jabulani Ngozi of the Black Roots and author Richard King reflect on how a radical spirit of resistance in the 1980s shaped the city’s unique music culture.
Written by: Alex King
For Toro y Moi, flipping burgers can make dreams come true
From fast food to slow jams — As Toro y Moi, Chaz Bundick makes laid-back music primed for the beach. His career is like one life-long hobby. And he worked every shitty job to find his way here.
Written by: Andrew Paynter