Music
Courtney Barnett found her stride by letting go of insecurity
Things I Learned Along The Way — She oozes confidence when she's killing it on stage. But even Courtney Barnett had to beat some demons to get up on stage.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Five of the best ways to remember Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis
Listen to the silence — Former Joy Division member Peter Hook plays every song they ever made in a church in Macclesfield and we curate a list of ways to remember the frontman of one of the most influential bands of all time.
Written by: Shelley Jones
For Thurston Moore, community is everything
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: How former Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore found craziness and creativity, but most importantly community, when he arrived in New York City at the height of punk.
Written by: Huck HQ / Shelley Jones
A conversation with Andy Gill + Anton Corbijn
Huck 50 — 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, Gang of Four’s Andy Gill and music photographer Anton Corbijn explain how growing up on the outskirts of a scene spurred both of them to cement themselves at the centre of their own creative worlds.
Written by: Josh Jones
The inside story on Brighton’s Alternative Escape
A festival within a festival — While you’re in Brighton for The Great Escape, don’t miss out on its free and rowdier little brother: The Alternative Escape. We spoke to festival manager Kevin Moore to find out more.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
tUnE-yArDs on how to succeed in the face of criticism
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, Merrill Garbus explains how she found her stride, and her kaleidoscopic sound, when she stopped chasing after everyone’s approval.
Written by: Huck HQ / Nick McGregor
Green Man director Fiona Stewart on how she turned her life around
Things I Learned Along The Way — At eighteen, Fiona Stewart was a single mum living in squats and homeless shelters. After resurrecting The Big Chill she’s now the award winning director of Green Man Festival.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
The best emerging bands at Great Escape Festival
Huck stage lineup announced — Europe's biggest new music showcase kicks off once again in Brighton. We've got our top picks from the tenth anniversary edition and exciting news about Huck's stage at The Komedia on Saturday May 16.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
Look beyond the party princesses and pavement pizzas: Dalston is a Land of Kings
East London hype — A rundown of the best sights, sounds and eats at London's Land of Kings festival.
Written by: Gabriela Helfet
The 14-year-old environmental activist that’s changing this generation
Short documentary: Kid Warrior — Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a young environmental artist and activist from Boulder, Colorado, whose unorthodox campaigns are gaining international attention.
Written by: Robin Nierynck