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Fontaines D.C. sponsor Ireland’s Bohemian FC’s new kit to raise money for Palestine
Music

Fontaines D.C. sponsor Ireland’s Bohemian FC’s new kit to raise money for Palestine

Made in partnership with the designers at the country’s oldest, 100 per cent fan owned football club, profits will go to Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Written by: Isaac Muk

The film celebrating 40 years of queer resistance
Music

The film celebrating 40 years of queer resistance

Alongside the re-issue of Bronski Beat’s iconic ‘Age of Consent’, the band have worked with acclaimed filmmaker Matt Lambert to create a powerful new video for single ‘Why?’ exploring four decades of struggle.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Maverick Sabre: “When times get grittier, sounds get grittier”
Culture

Maverick Sabre: “When times get grittier, sounds get grittier”

The Irish singer songwriter sits down to talk about his latest album, Burn The Right Things Down – a yearning, existential journey that is fit for the times.

Written by: Isaac Muk

The party putting accessibility and politics centre stage
Culture

The party putting accessibility and politics centre stage

From streaming DJ sets in their kitchen during lockdown to the stage at Wembley arena Queer House Party have taken the world by storm whilst always staying true to who they are.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Bobby Gillespie: “This country is poisoned by class”
Culture

Bobby Gillespie: “This country is poisoned by class”

Primal Scream’s legendary lead singer writes about the band’s latest album ‘Come Ahead’ and the themes of class, conflict and compassion that run throughout it.

Written by: Bobby Gillespie

How do you solve a problem like the music industry?
Culture

How do you solve a problem like the music industry?

Beyond the Music is a conference and grassroots festival bringing together people from across the industry to try and grapple with the biggest issues facing it.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Three decades behind the scenes of the music industry
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Three decades behind the scenes of the music industry

Eddie Otchere’s ‘Spirit Behind the Lens’ is a story of music and culture that crosses and transcends borders.

Written by: Isaac Muk

The organisation levelling the playing field in the music industry
Culture

The organisation levelling the playing field in the music industry

Founded in 2022, The Name Game is committed to helping female, non-binary and trans people navigate the industry.

Written by: Djené Kaba

How riding his bike creates harmony for Joker and his music
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How riding his bike creates harmony for Joker and his music

The iconic record producer talks bikes, backies and Bristol in a rare interview for the latest edition of Huck.

Written by: Tomas Fraser

The Blessed Madonna: “Dance music flourishes in times of difficulty”
Photography

The Blessed Madonna: “Dance music flourishes in times of difficulty”

The DJ talks about her debut album ‘Godspeed’, connection and resistance on the dance floor, the US election and more alongside exclusive pictures from her album release party.

Written by: Ben Smoke

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