Music

‘If grime is dead, I’m not a casualty:’ Novelist in conversation
Music

‘If grime is dead, I’m not a casualty:’ Novelist in conversation

The 25-year-old MC has built a career defined by artistic integrity. He talks to writer Robert Kazandjian about how he got to where he is and giving back to the South East London borough he calls home.

Written by: Robert Kazandjian

Mount Kimbie are forging a new musical identity
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Mount Kimbie are forging a new musical identity

As the duo gear up for the release of their fourth album, they reflect on how time apart helped to evolve their sound.

Written by: Ammar Kalia

How the energy crisis is affecting grassroots venues
Music

How the energy crisis is affecting grassroots venues

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, Emma Garland examines the effect it's having on cultural institutions across the UK.

Written by: Emma Garland

‘Electronic music was a way for us to rebel against our dad‘
Music

‘Electronic music was a way for us to rebel against our dad‘

Overmono have produced some of the most distinctive dancefloor hits in recent years. Here, brothers Tom and Ed Russell reflect on how it all started.

Written by: Mattia Stompo

The photographers capturing the chaos of hardcore music
Photography

The photographers capturing the chaos of hardcore music

From bleeding noses to crowd surfing, three image-makers reflect on capturing the scene in all its wild glory.

Written by: Huw Baines

Photos paying tribute to fans and clubbers of the ‘80s & ‘90s
Photography

Photos paying tribute to fans and clubbers of the ‘80s & ‘90s

Photographer David Corio’s archive offers a glimpse inside a revolutionary era of music and nightlife. 

Written by: Miss Rosen

Purist & Sonnyjim on shrooms, UK hip hop & MF DOOM
Music

Purist & Sonnyjim on shrooms, UK hip hop & MF DOOM

Ahead of the release of their first collaborative album, the producer and rapper talk psychedelics and the state of UK hip hop.

Written by: Sam Davies

Celebrating DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip hop
Photography

Celebrating DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip hop

Cindy Campbell recounts how her brother ushered in a new era of musical culture at a party she held in the Bronx in ‘70s.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Photos celebrating the birthplace of hip hop
Photography

Photos celebrating the birthplace of hip hop

Sean Maung’s photos are a love letter to music, dancing, graffiti, and streetwear, along with the Black and brown communities that make up New York.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Documenting rockstars & their fans over four decades
Photography

Documenting rockstars & their fans over four decades

Jay Blakesberg reflects on photographing the likes of Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, and Dr. Dre, and acting as a bridge between musicians and their fans.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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