Culture
“Authenticity is a lie”: St. Vincent on rebellion and subversive art in the information era
In a new newsletter series spotlighting our favourite artists and renegades, Isaac Muk chats to St. Vincent about subversion and songs.
Written by: Isaac Muk
SXSW is making its way to London
The Austin perennial is making its way across the Atlantic and for a brand new cultural showcase.
Written by: Huck
In a life that has too much plot, I survived a plane crash
A crash, an envelope of cash and mourning every possible version of herself are the basis of her new Edinburgh fringe show ‘Legacy’ writes Australian comic Michelle Brasier.
Written by: Michelle Brasier
Does Team GB still have a diversity problem?
Medal success has overshadowed British sport’s lack of progress on increasing representation and missed opportunities to invest in a bright new generation of diverse sporting talent, argues Phil Young.
Written by: Phil Young
Dide is providing a voice for elite footballers and young people everywhere
No one knows who he is, not even his teammates, but the Premier League’s masked rapper blends cold flow and drill-informed beats to interrogate the world around him.
Written by: Isaac Muk
India’s bodybuilding boom reflects a nation flexing its muscles
Huck’s debut feature documentary reveals how young Indian men are willing to turn their backs on tradition and compete for a better life – even if it means sacrificing their health.
Written by: Alex King
Re-enchanted England: Exploring Paganism and Folklore
A new book dives into the ancient traditions and rituals that many are turning to in an age of uncertainty, crisis and climate breakdown.
Written by: Thomas Andrei
Inside London’s Museum of Sex
For two days only a derelict house in south east London will become a hub of artwork exploring eroticism, sexuality, gender, and the body.
Written by: Brit Dawson
Can things only get better, again?
With the re-emergence of D:Ream’s euphoric 1993 hit and a ’97 style Labour landslide looking likely, Hannah Ewens dives deep into the creation of Cool Britannia, and asks experts whether it could be repeated again.
Written by: Hannah Ewens
Bashy: “My dad kept me alive”
In our latest Daddy Issues column, award winning actor and MC Ashley “Bashy” Thomas talks traditional masculinity, learning survival skills from his Dad and ‘making it’.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian