Huck's Best of the Week
- Text by HUCK HQ
- Photography by Sophie Howarth
Today’s best of the week has an undeniable music theme to it. We have an interview with Sini Anderson, director of The Punk Singer, an incredible new documentary about one of the leaders of the Riot Grrrl movement, Kathleen Hanna. We were excited to be media partners of The Great Escape festival in Brighton, Europe’s answer to SXSW. We hosted a stage on the last night at the Komedia and had the pleasure of inviting four amazing groups to play to a packed venue. Below they share their biggest ‘DIY or Die’ moments. While we were down on the south coast we also managed to catch up with the amazing Hollie Cook for a short film on her influences and memories of growing up surrounded my music.
The Punk Singer
This seminal documentary focusses on the role of Kathleen Hanna in the Riot Grrrl movement that she helped drive during the 90’s. Director Sini Anderson also reflects on the current generation of fourth wave feminists and what they owe to figures like Hanna who came before.
‘DIY or Die’ moments from Huck’s stage at the Great Escape
French for Rabbits, Young Summer, Blessa and Oliver Wilde graced Huck’s stage at the festival and all delivered thoroughly impressive performances. We caught up with them before the show to ask about the moments when they had to make something from nothing, or tap their ingenuity to keep the show on the road.
Hollie Cook: Influences & Beyond
Watch how the beat goes on as Sex Pistol drummer Paul Cook’s daughter Hollie Cook shares her influences along with a taste of unique brand of summery soul and reggae in this Huck mini doc.
Coming this week: Pop Pop Pop
Join us as Huck comes to life May 19-24 in the belly of one of London’s busiest Underground stations, Old Street, Shoreditch, for a six-day celebration of DIY culture, featuring craft, photography, and illustration.
Check out the schedule and read more in our primer to the pop-up.
Latest on Huck
Meet the hair-raised radical women of Berlin’s noise punk scene
Powertool — In his new zine, George Nebieridze captures moments of loud rage and quiet intimacy within the German capital’s female-only bands, while exploring the intersections between music, community and anti-establishment politics.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Amid tensions in Eastern Europe, young Latvians are reviving their country’s folk rhythms
Spaces Between the Beats — The Baltic nation’s ancient melodies have long been a symbol of resistance, but as Russia’s war with Ukraine rages on, new generations of singers and dancers are taking them to the mainstream.
Written by: Jack Styler
Uwade: “I was determined to transcend popular opinion”
What Made Me — In this series, we ask artists and rebels about the about the forces and experiences that shaped who they are. Today, it’s Nigerian-born, South Carolina-raised indie-soul singer Uwade.
Written by: Uwade
Inside the obscured, closeted habitats of Britain’s exotic pets
“I have a few animals...” — For his new series, photographer Jonty Clark went behind closed doors to meet rare animal owners, finding ethical grey areas and close bonds.
Written by: Hannah Bentley
Frazer Clarke: “I had a hole in my leg, I’m very lucky to be alive”
Hard Feelings — For our interview column on masculinity and fatherhood, the Olympic boxing medallist speaks to Robert Kazandjian about hard graft, the fear and triumph of his first fight, and returning to the ring after being stabbed on a night out.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Remembering Holly Woodlawn, Andy Warhol muse and trans trailblazer
Love You Madly — A new book explores the actress’s rollercoaster life and story, who helped inspire Lou Reed’s ‘Walk on the Wild Side’.
Written by: Miss Rosen