Alex King
Niger’s Tal National are masters of the music grind
Things That Inspire Me — From slinging their CDs at the roadside to performing two gigs at once, Niger’s Tal National could teach other musicians a thing to two about hustling.
Written by: Alex King
Paul Hewitt is taking barberlife worldwide
Electric photography show at 71a: 29-30 July — With one eye on tradition and one eye on the future, Paul Hewitt’s AONO lifestyle brand is fusing barbering, tattoo and streetwear culture to bring people together.
Written by: Alex King
Why everything you thought you knew about money, debt and austerity is wrong
Shadow banks, odious debt and the Euro fairytale — The Greek crisis has pitted people against the “laws” of economics. Documentary Money Puzzles exposes the myths at the foundation of neoclassical economics and goes in search of the reality on the streets of Athens, Argentina and the City of London.
Written by: Alex King
Activists threatened with legal action for defending bees
People, profits and pesticides — Pesticides are contributing to a dramatic decline in global bee populations. If bees are pushed to extinction humans will struggle to survive, yet pesticide producers are attempting to silence protest through legal action against online activism group Sum Of Us.
Written by: Alex King
SkatePAL are spreading a love for skateboarding in Palestine
Boards, blockades and building community — Head down to SkatePAL’s fundraising summer skate jam at Gillett Square, Dalston, Sunday July 19, to help them build their third skatepark in Palestine.
Written by: Alex King
Celebrity-spotters beware: Hollywood Star Trekking will melt your mind
Zine Scene — Josh Jones' new photo zine Hollywood Star Trekking takes readers on a surreal and subversive celebrity-spotting tour of Los Angeles.
Written by: Alex King
Alfred Bobé Jr's street speed playlist
Pedal to the metal — Cycle messenger and alleycat champion Alfred Bobé Jr is one of the fastest men on two wheels. Here are five videos about hitting the city at high velocity.
Written by: Alex King
How degrowth could help Europe recover from economic and political crisis
No more growth — Greece and the rest of Europe are locked in a battle over austerity vs. growth. But is GDP a flawed measure that will lead us further towards catastrophe?
Written by: Alex King
Five best photography zines
Happy zine month — Photocopy Club's Matt Martin selects his five favourite photography zines.
Written by: Alex King
A mind-expanding adventure at Austin's Levitation festival
Bags full of good times — Photographer Greg Holland hit the road for a pilgrimage to the altar that is Austin Psychefest.
Written by: Alex King
