Music
Why should you care about Brian Wilson?
Cheese or American fine art? — As Love and Mercy, Bill Pohlad’s aurally refreshing Brian Wilson biopic hits the screens, we look at the Californian composer and his family band’s legacy.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Raury on the art of audacious street hustling
Self-promotion, social media and steez — Stealing fans is not underhand if you do it with a smile, explains 18-year-old Atlanta rapper Raury.
Written by: Osia Katsidou
From Pakistan to Brooklyn, Arooj Aftab is following the beat of her own dreams
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab explains how she had to ignore other people's ideas of success in order to go her own way.
Written by: Huck HQ / Andrea Kurland
Unmissable acts at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Festival
Progressive sounds playlist — As Worldwide festival’s tenth edition kicks off in the south of France, here’s our pick of the shows you’d be crazy to miss.
Written by: Alex King
Sub Pop's greatest hits playlist
Underground sounds — Bruce Pavitt’s iconic label Sub Pop lead the indie charge out of Washington state and introduced Nirvana to the world. Here are some of the label’s biggest moments.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
War on Drugs' Adam Granduciel defeated his inner demons to produce his best record yet
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, War on Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel shares how facing his inner demons gave rise to a cathartic record that pulled him out of the dark.
Written by: Huck HQ / Jack Kenyon
The day Black Flag and Misfits producer Spot got schooled
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, producer Glen Lockett - aka Spot - describes the moment he was schooled by a musician he thought was less talented than he was.
Written by: Huck HQ / Spot
Chuck Ragan on his journey from hard times to Hot Water Music
Passion, wrong turns, and punk rock — Before Hot Water Music became a pillar of punk rock, frontman Chuck Ragan found himself doing time.
Written by: Jon Coen
Is South Africa experiencing a new creative revolution?
Art and expression post-Apartheid — Documentary Shield and Spear reveals the limits to freedom of expression in South Africa today and introduces the "Rainbow Generation" driving an exciting new wave of creativity.
Written by: Alex King
Hip hop duo Atmosphere on a quarter-century of hustle
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, rapper Slug, of hip hop duo Atmosphere, explains how the group has managed to stay at the top of the independent heap.
Written by: Huck HQ / Nick McGregor