Jeremy Allen
The birth and repression of radical music in the 1960s
Aaron J. Leonard discusses his new book 'Whole World in an Uproar' – a critical history of countercultural artists like Bob Dylan, Nina Simone and Jim Morrison in the context of anti-war action, Black liberation movements and widespread FBI surveillance.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Seun Kuti is continuing a political and musical legacy
The Egypt 80 band member and youngest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti reflects on following in his father’s footsteps and why love isn’t about ownership.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
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
The photographer who captured the spirit of 90s rave
Tristan O’Neill’s shots of dancers caught in moments of reverie at the height of rave’s golden age are a testament to the UK’s legendary club culture.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
William Orbit on creativity, addiction & self-discovery
As the producer gears up to release his first album in eight years, he reflects on his battle with drug use, getting into painting and what Madonna taught him.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Seun Kuti is continuing a political and musical legacy
The Egypt 80 band member and youngest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti reflects on following in his father’s footsteps and why love isn’t about ownership.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Don Letts on resilience, revolution and staying DIY
The polymathic pioneer reflects on a life embedded in UK subculture – from arguments with Bob Marley, to connecting the dots between punk and reggae.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Electronic pioneer Richard Pinhas on life and legacy
The Heldon founder reflects on his journey – from lending Jimi Hendrix guitar strings as a teenager, to performing six shows a week in his 70s.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Gudrun Gut on a life at the centre of Berlin subculture
Lessons Learned — The musician, DJ and founder of Monika Enterprise reflects on a career defined by revolution and rule-breaking.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Common is starting his own beautiful revolution
‘Biden must be held to account‘ — Ahead of the release of his new album, the 49-year-old rapper talks mixing his art with politics, and working alongside music’s greats.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
LoneLady’s latest album was born in a subterranean studio
Where The Magic Happens — In this series, we crash someone’s personal space in a bid to find out why it means so much to them. On this occasion, the Manchester-born musician takes us through the Rifle Range – a series of experimental workspaces in the heart of Somerset House’s creative complex.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
How the lost music of aunt Mirry was brought back to life
Unheard world — We speak to musicians and brother-in-laws Tom Fraser and The Verve’s Simon Tong about reviving a late relative’s legacy after stumbling on her music by chance.
Written by: Jeremy Allen