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How rock is shaping the new Mongolia
More Lennon, Less Lenin — As Mongolia emerges from centuries of isolation, rock bands like Mohanik are helping a new generation find its voice and preserve its unique culture.
Written by: Alex King
Life and Death in the Highest Place on Earth
The Sherpa Strike that Closed Mount Everest — A new documentary looks at the dangerous, and often overlooked, role Sherpas play in helping wealthy western climbers conquer Everest.
Written by: Freddie Reynolds
Fear and Trolling on the Campaign Trail
Five political commentators who won’t bore you to death — Finding sharp, insightful voices in an online echo chamber of US political commentary can be difficult. Here are five figures you can rely on for intelligent coverage and scathing wit.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Surf legend Brock Little loses fight with cancer at age 48
Rest In Power — A tribute to Hawaiian big-wave legend Brock Little, who lost his battle with advanced cancer on Thursday.
Written by: Alex King
Five things we learned from Henry Rollins
"We will kill you all. We are worse than ISIS and Al Qaeda." —
Written by: HUCK HQ
The heavy metal bands fighting authority in the Middle East
Defiant Sounds — Huck 54 is packed with stories of defiance, like Iraqi heavy metal band Dark Phantom, whose provocative music rallies against government corruption. Constantly forced under the radar by political leaders and Islamic extremists, they are part of a wave of metal acts fighting the power across the the Middle East. Here are some of the loudest voices.
Written by: Adam White
In Pictures: The lives of refugee children who crossed the Mediterranean alone
Teenage limbo in Sicily — Inside an old school building in Augusta, Sicily hundreds of unaccompanied minors see out their adolescence in limbo, waiting… for who knows how long. Photographer Claudio Majorana documented their stories.
Written by: Claudio Majorana / Alex King
Bixiga 70: The afrobeat collective stirring Brazil's cultural melting pot
The beat keeps moving — São Paulo ten-piece Bixiga 70 are putting a fresh, progressive spin on Brazil’s rich tapestry of African and European musical traditions.
Written by: Alex King
Video: Meet Raja the King, India’s very own Elvis
The Pelvis of Kharagpur — Raja Danapat is India's self-proclaimed “twin brother” of Elvis. Now 75, he lives his life following the guiding light of the late Elvis Presley.
Written by: Alex King
DIY legend Tim Kerr on living a creative life that transcends labels
Colouring outside the lines — As a formative influence in independent music, Big Boys founder Tim Kerr helped to develop styles varying from punk-funk to skate-rock. Yet the artist has always resisted categorisation, repeatedly asking: 'If self-expression has no boundaries, why do people keep putting labels on it?' This is the story of Kerr's journey as an artist and the responsibility that comes with it.
Written by: Erick Lyle
