Independent

Meet Josephine Decker, the new mother of indie cinema
Film

Meet Josephine Decker, the new mother of indie cinema

‘Let the bullshit fall away’ — The filmmaker has built her career on a foundation of theatrical improvisation and collaboration. In her new film, Madeline’s Madeline, she lays bare her passion for performance.

Written by: Beth Webb

The underground station reviving pirate radio in NYC
Music

The underground station reviving pirate radio in NYC

Save The Lot — Since 2016, The Lot has been live streaming 24/7 DJ sets from a reclaimed shipping container in Brooklyn – but it’s now being threatened with closure.

Written by: Jonathan Turton

Inside the UK’s most radical indie publishers
Books

Inside the UK’s most radical indie publishers

Part Three: Cassava Republic — After shaking up the Nigerian literary scene, Cassava Republic has now come to London: defying the odds to become the first African publisher to establish a subsidiary outside of the continent.

Written by: Kit Caless

The Forecast 2016: Music
Music

The Forecast 2016: Music

Rough Trade East — Curious about what music to look out for this year? Check out these picks from Rough Trade East.

Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon

The Forecast 2016: Film
Art

The Forecast 2016: Film

The Cube Microplex - Bristol — A preview of the upcoming year in film from the brains behind Bristol’s dreamy independent cinema.

Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon

Get to know KEXP: the indie radio station putting out sweet in-studio sessions
Music

Get to know KEXP: the indie radio station putting out sweet in-studio sessions

Independent radio at its best — KEXP is a college radio station churning out first class videos of live performances - giving vital support to independent artists.

Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon

Why WFMU is the craziest indie radio station on your dial
Top Picks

Why WFMU is the craziest indie radio station on your dial

Surreal sounds at 91.1 FM — WFMU is what truly independent radio sounds like - and it’s batshit insane. Director Tim K. Smith talks about his documentary Sex and Broadcasting: The Story of WFMU.

Written by: Alex King

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