Music
Carnival, creole and birds: the French jazz artist who's made a sonic document of the Caribbean
Chassol releases his new LP Big Sun — French musician Christophe Chassol fuses the ambient sounds of his documentary footage with experimental jazz harmonies.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Sneak Peek: A conversation with Will Butler
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck's Fiftieth 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, Arcade Fire's Will Butler talks going it alone, and being serious about embracing your quirks.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
Break the monotony with Fucked Up's 'Year of the Hare'
The band's new video is a jarring and compelling addition to the Zodiac series. — "USE YOUR KEYBOARD TO ESCAPE THE LOOPS" they say — as if you can ever actually escape.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Sub Pop founder Bruce Pavitt on finding culture where no one is looking
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck's Fiftieth 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, Sub Pop founder Bruce Pavitt explains how culture can spring from places where you least expect it.
Written by: Huck HQ / Casey Jarman
"Songs have accompanied every liberation movement in history"
Music and politics mix in UK fight against austerity — A resurgent Conservative government in power has a new generation looking for its sound of opposition. Who will take on the role the Smiths, the Clash and Billy Bragg played in the Thatcher era?
Written by: Megan White
Verdict from second night of Primavera is that Patti Smith might be Jesus
Field Notes from Primavera #2 — On the second night of one of Europe's best festivals, Huck accosts some festival-goers about their best experiences and Meatloaf.
Written by: Shelley Jones
The late-night characters of Primavera Festival Barcelona
Field Notes from Primavera #1 — As one of Europe's best festivals opens on the mediterranean sea, Huck gets deep in the cuts to document the debauchery.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Dreams, regrets and fate: Musicians get philosophical about their lifestyles
The Great Escape Festival 2015: Lessons Learned: Pt. 3 — HÆLOS, Vérité, Andrea Balency and Jack Garratt give advice from The Great Escape Festival 2015.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
Stone Roses Gig: 25th anniversary of a seminal moment in rave culture
Spike Island 25 years on — 25th anniversary of Spike Island – a gig in the Mersey Estuary where house and indie culture fused.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Lee 'Scratch' Perry wants to remind people that he was Tarzan from Africa
Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth 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, we hear from unsung hero, wild preacher and original Rastaman, Lee 'Scratch' Perry.
Written by: Huck HQ / Rob Boffard