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‘UK punk got politicised and became rubbish very quickly’

John Cooper Clarke on NYC — A young wordsmith fascinated by American culture, John Cooper Clarke couldn’t wait to get to New York. Today, the 70-year-old poet looks back on his time there – from the performances to the drugs.

  • Music
  • Jonathan Turton

What are the secrets behind great portrait photography?

Your mirror — This year, the ICP is diving into its 300-year-old archive to exhibit the best portraits ever taken.

  • Photography
  • Jonathan Turton

The underground station reviving pirate radio in NYC

Save The Lot — Since 2016, The Lot has been live streaming 24/7 DJ sets from a reclaimed shipping container in Brooklyn – but it’s now being threatened with closure.

  • Music
  • Jonathan Turton

Why you need 35,000 followers to see this artist’s show

On my level — Wizard Skull’s latest New York exhibition has divided audiences – is it a clever commentary on exclusivity and social media culture, or a provocative waste of time?

  • Art
  • Jonathan Turton

Back in the day: photos of Liverpool in the 1980s

Street style — Photographer Rob Bremner captures a city brimming with character and style; filled with people living defiantly in the face of difficulty.

  • Photography
  • Jonathan Turton

The NYC collective bringing the club to your living room

Brooklyn Wildlife — Brooklyn Wildlife is the New York art collective putting on weird shows in weird places. We catch up with founder Chris Carr about why it's so important to recontextualise the way we experience music.

  • Art
  • Jonathan Turton

New York’s underground art scene is weirder than ever

DIY to Infinity — Despite rumours that it’s disappearing, photographer Walter Wlodarczyk captures a creative world that’s surviving – and thriving – against the odds.

  • Photography
  • Jonathan Turton

The mysterious story of forgotten ’60s troubadour Richard Atkins

A musical life interrupted — A new film tells the true story of ’60s psychedelic folk star Richard Atkins, who disappeared after suffering a manic episode in one of his early showcases.

  • Music
  • Jonathan Turton

Backstage with the trans stars of fashion week

Walking with queens — As Trump’s anti-LGBTQ policies creep through Congress, we spend time with the trans and drag models of New York – hearing their thoughts, hopes and fears for the future.

  • Culture
  • Jonathan Turton

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