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First acts announced for Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards
The underground comes out to play at KOKO — Little Simz, 79rs Gang and Henry Wu presents Yussef Kamaal get the ball rolling for the annual celebration of the finest alternative music.
Written by: Alex King
All the knowledge you need to throw DIY gigs
Don’t worry if it all goes wrong — Rob St. John and Bartholomew Owl teamed up to create Don't Make a Scene zine, the indispensable guide to doing DIY shows right.
Written by: Alex King
Raury on the art of audacious street hustling
Self-promotion, social media and steez — Stealing fans is not underhand if you do it with a smile, explains 18-year-old Atlanta rapper Raury.
Written by: Osia Katsidou
Cuba’s shining light Daymé Arocena is ready to take centre stage
Mystery, mythology and music — Guided by her Santería saints Yemaya and Ochún, nothing can stop Cuba’s bright young talent Daymé Arocena.
Written by: Alex King
Inside Andreya Triana's audio experimentation laboratory
Making it up as she goes along — After bringing Bonobo's Black Sands to life, self-taught singer and audio innovator Andreya Triana returns with her glorious second album, Giants.
Written by: Alex King
Toronto art rockers Absolutely Free share their influences and inspirations
Things That Inspire Me — Bollywood soundtracks and satirical sculptor Maurizio Cattelan help inspire Absolutely Free’s spectacular live shows.
Written by: Alex King