Music
A lifelong friendship with David Bowie – In photos
Singer, songwriter and producer Geoff MacCormack was by David Bowie's side from their primary school days to touring the world. His new photographic memoir gives a unique and intimate insight into the man who changed music.
Written by: Emma Garland
Kaleidoscopic photos from 'the man who shot the 70s'
With the release of Mick Rock's posthumous book 'Shot! by Rock,' longtime collaborator Liz Vap reflects on the career of a photographer who defined pop culture for half a century.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Art, culture, trauma and solidarity in wartime Ukraine
After a year of full-scale war, young Ukrainians are fighting with everything they have to keep their nation, their culture and their values alive.
Written by: Alex King
Photos celebrating 50 years of hip-hop style
Take a look inside the new exhibition and book spotlighting half a century of sartorial innovation that erased the distinction between the street and the stage.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Josh Landau is giving psych rock a skate rat makeover
The guitar virtuoso, skate rebel and prolific frontman talks us through his formative stomping grounds in LA, skating the empty swimming pools of Beverly Hills, shredding atop billboards on Sunset Strip, and his psych-punk solo project Stolen Nova.
Written by: Tracy Kawalik
'My responsibility is to bring hope through my music'
Rising Brixton rapper Rippa talks to his mentor Ciaran Thapar and producer Toddla T about the value of youth work, reclaiming London, and presenting a positive message on his new EP 'Night Time Walk'.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
The soul singer who was rediscovered behind bars
When the artist was handed a 31-year sentence, his music was almost forgotten – that was until the likes of Frank Ocean and Kanye West started sampling his tracks. Now that he’s free, he says he’s still fighting to be heard.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
A head-first dive into Africa’s heavy metal scene
Author Edward Banches discusses his new book, which examines the hard rock and metal scenes in five African countries: Botswana, Togo, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana.
Written by: Ali Shutler
Deyaz is confronting raw emotion through music
Following the release of his debut single, Deyaz talks battling addiction, dealing with his struggles through music, and building a budding music career from his living room.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Cruel Santino is alté’s brightest star
After a two-year hiatus and a new album, the Nigerian artist is riding high. Now, he wants to bring his alternative, genre-bending sound to the world.
Written by: Shirley Ahura