Music

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
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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”
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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

“Music can save you for a day”: Touché Amoré on social media and subcultures
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“Music can save you for a day”: Touché Amoré on social media and subcultures

To celebrate a new album and reflect on a decade and a half of being themselves, frontman Jeremy Bolm chats about opening up via lyrics, subcultures in the internet age, and the hardcore re-revival.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Jordan Stephens: “I don’t like using the term ‘Toxic Masculinity’ anymore”
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Jordan Stephens: “I don’t like using the term ‘Toxic Masculinity’ anymore”

In the latest edition of our masculinity column ‘Daddy Issues’, the Rizzle Kicks singer and author talks about his childhood, vulnerability, his relationship with his mum and more.

Written by: Robert Kazandjian

“Authenticity is a lie”: St. Vincent on rebellion and subversive art in the information era
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“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
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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

Dide is providing a voice for elite footballers and young people everywhere
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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

Is the evolution of the FIFA game soundtracks a reflection of our changing views of masculinity?
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Is the evolution of the FIFA game soundtracks a reflection of our changing views of masculinity?

Lad rock is out, emotionally vulnerable pop is in, but what does the changing face of the musical accompaniment to one of the world’s most popular game franchises tell us about contemporary masculinity? Ali Shutler investigates.

Written by: Ali Shutler

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