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Theft or inspiration: How musicians fight accusations of plagarism

The Song Remains… Similar? — From the six-second rule to the 'common source' defence, musicians have found all sorts of ways to fight off accusations of thievery. Ahead of Led Zeppelin's trial for copyright impingement next month, this is a song-by-song illustration of the loopholes that can make or break artists.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Culture

The Danish electro-pop star taking on an industry dominated by men

This is KIll J — Huck meets KIll J, the classically trained Danish electro-pop musician determined to challenge expectations, and shake things up a bit with her addictive, haunting sounds.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Culture

In Pictures: What 'Techies' Really Look Like...

The diverse faces of tech — As part of a groundbreaking portrait series, photographer Helena Price showcases the under-represented faces and stories of the tech world.

Written by: Jason Nicco-Annan

Art

Agathe Toman: the artist who feels in black and white

To The M O O N And Back — Black ink courses through French artist Agathe Toman’s veins. She gives us the lowdown on her new show, featuring macabre visions and moody skate cruisers.

Written by: Alex King

Skate

Video: Skating through a waterpark on lockdown

Quarter pipes on the water pipes — What do you do when it’s time to drain a waterpark of hundreds of thousands of litres of water and shut it down for maintenance? Invite three world-class skateboarders in for some epic dry runs and slides, of course.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Reportage

Iceland protests set to continue until the entire government resigns

The power of the Pirates — The political uprisings in Iceland will continue until the entire government resigns, according to the political activist group Jæja. Huck investigates how widespread the mistrust between government and citizen in Iceland really is.

Written by: Lars Hamer

Culture

Scientists reveal world’s first images of the human brain on LSD

First LSD research in over 50 years hints at the nature of self — Psychedelics campaigner Amanda Fielding publishes research exploring the nature of consciousness and LSD’s potential to treat depression, addiction and OCD.

Written by: Alex King

Activism

Huck's Rwanda Rising series: an artistic renaissance in the heart of Africa

Rwanda Rising — Two decades after genocide, Rwanda has risen from the ashes to become a thriving arts and tech hub. This article kicks off a series, Rwanda Rising, unpicking the complex stories behind Rwanda’s creative resurgence and its seeming slide into dictatorship.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

Iceland's Pirate Party are on the cusp of power, but who are they?

Iceland's new politics — Iceland’s post-crisis political landscape has become a breeding ground for new voices. One of the loudest belongs to the pirates calling for radical free speech. With Iceland's Prime Minster resigning, the Pirate Party look set to sweep to power, we meet one of the people behind their success.

Written by: Mike Fordham

Culture

Harder to reach: mental health and stigma among black men

Misrepresented and misunderstood — A new photography exhibition aims to uncover the mental-health needs and experiences of black men in the UK – one of the most at-risk groups in the country.

Written by: Jason Nicco-Annan

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