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Photography

Photos celebrating the unsung women of indie sleaze

Almost 20 years after the indie youthquake first struck, photographer Rebecca Thomas recalls documenting the women at the epicentre.

Written by: Emma Garland
Culture

Inside the independent magazine that wants to 'save Wales'

Founded by three friends from South Wales and funded by a Kickstarter backed by Michael Sheen, ‘The Paper’ is a brilliant and absurdist publication that brings fun back to print.

Written by: Emma Garland
Culture

Art Made Human? – Huck’s September Newsletter

Emma Garland kicks off a new series of monthly cultural dispatches with her reflections on artificial intelligence, human-made art and Hank Williams singing “Straight Outta Compton”.

Written by: Emma Garland
Books

Geoff Rickly's second act

The influential Thursday frontman discusses his debut novel ‘Someone Who Isn’t Me’ – a fictional fever dream based on his real-life experiences with heroin addiction.

Written by: Emma Garland
Music

Punk bands with their punk vans at 2000trees

Chris Bethell takes Gloucestershire’s best independent music festival to capture ZULU, Cancer Bats, Brutus and more in the comfort and chaos of their tour vehicles.

Written by: Emma Garland
Music

Outbreak 2023: the heart and soul of hardcore

The UK festival marked its biggest year to date with a line-up embracing the collision of hardcore punk and alt rap that’s given the subculture a new lease of life.

Written by: Emma Garland
Music

Sweaty photos of fans in the pit at Outbreak 2023

Chris Bethell captures the UK's biggest and best hardcore festival from the belly of the beast.

Written by: Emma Garland
Music

Wholesome photos of goths at Download 2023

From dads on dodgems to young lovers in Slipknot jumpsuits, Chris Bethell captures the most heartwarming activity at the UK's heaviest festival.

Written by: Emma Garland
Music

Intimate photos of The 1975 rehearsing ‘At Their Very Best’

Award-winning designer Tobias Rylander takes us behind the scenes of the band's most ambitious tour to date.

Written by: Emma Garland
Huck

Huck is evolving

A letter from Emma Garland, Digital Editor, introducing a bigger, bolder era for Huck online.

Written by: Emma Garland

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