Alex King
In Pictures: Mario’s Maplés grotesque erotica parodies our desire for intimacy
Things That Inspire Me — Artist Mario Maplé’s discomforting biro illustrations caricature our dirtiest desires. We reached out to ask what gets his blood pumping - artistically, that is.
Written by: Alex King
In Pictures: NASA’s retro travel posters imagine a bright future for space tourism
A golden age for travel? — NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab believes commercial space travel is the future - so they commissioned artists to bring their vision to life.
Written by: Alex King
The beast that refused to die: Basement return with killer LP, Promise Everything
Things That Inspire Me — Basement guitarist Alex Henery shares the Suffolk hardcore band’s influences and inspirations, including train-hopper Mike Brodie, street artist Barry McGee, Girl’s Yeah Right, and a whole load more.
Written by: Alex King
In Pictures: The Japanese photographers who revolutionised the aesthetic of protest
Between protest and performance, 1960 – 1975 — In post-war Japan, photographers were at the heart of the battle to define the shape of their evolving nation.
Written by: Alex King
In Pictures: Kurt Cobain’s most personal possessions
Cobain Unseen — Photographer Geoff Moore was given rare access to the vault containing Kurt’s intimate belongings.
Written by: Alex King
How ‘80s soundsystem culture gave birth to Bristol’s thriving musical underground
Born in the fires of struggle — Jabulani Ngozi of the Black Roots and author Richard King reflect on how a radical spirit of resistance in the 1980s shaped the city’s unique music culture.
Written by: Alex King
Video: Discover the birthplace of modern Los Angeles in 360-degree virtual reality
Tom Explores LA — Rebel tour guide Tom Carroll skates along the LA river to find the birthplace of modern LA - the confluence of the Arroyo Seco and Los Angeles River.
Written by: Alex King
Video: Everything you need to know about Bernie Sanders - in a hilarious bongo rap
Do the Bernie Bongo — YouTuber Matt Orfalea’s bongo rap tells you more about Bernie Sanders’ all-conquering presidential campaign than any nightly new report.
Written by: Alex King
Listen to this tribute mix for Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White
In loving memory of Maurice — Gilles Peterson assembles an immense two-hour tribute mix to Earth, Wind and Fire frontman Maurice White.
Written by: Alex King
Best of independent music takes the stage at the BBC 6 Music Festival
The underground takes centre stage — From reggae and dub to trip hop and bass music, Bristol’s contribution to the global music scene has been monumental. Huck picks the best of BBC 6 Music Festival.
Written by: Alex King
