Huck 59

South Sudan’s youth come of age in the face of chaos
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South Sudan’s youth come of age in the face of chaos

Living in limbo — With South Sudan descending back into civil war, a new generation of returnees need to flee for the second time in their lives. But even in exile, their message is clear: change only comes when you're willing to fight – and music is a weapon.

Written by: Siobhán O'Grady

An epic encounter with John Lydon: punk's most iconic troublemaker
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An epic encounter with John Lydon: punk's most iconic troublemaker

The Firestarter — As the face of both the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd, John Lydon has been a groundbreaking force in counterculture – always outspoken, never indifferent. Now, 40 years after kickstarting punk, he’s looking back on that path in a different light.

Written by: Cian Traynor

A one-off journey to the heart of documentary filmmaking
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A one-off journey to the heart of documentary filmmaking

Life through a different lens — Cinematographer Kirsten Johnson has spent 25 years capturing candid moments in tense situations around the world. Now she's laying that process bare – ethical warts and all – to interrogate the camera's power.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The indie porn stars fighting for a kinky revolution
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The indie porn stars fighting for a kinky revolution

Get your freak on — Progressive porn is taking off and it’s proudly freaky, ethical and queer. But new legislation threatens to whitewash the industry just as things are heating up.

Written by: Alex King

Huck 59: The Game-Changer Issue
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Huck 59: The Game-Changer Issue

Out Now! — This issue is our riposte to 2016. We’re back, buoyed by a newfound kinship that’s prepared to rise up and resist.

Written by: HUCK HQ

The 'nasty women' shaking up the book industry
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The 'nasty women' shaking up the book industry

How to start a publishing house — Inspired by Trump's misogyny, Laura Jones and Heather McDaid decided to start a grassroots literary revolution – and their first book is about to drop a bomb.

Written by: Kirstyn Smith

How Dirty Projectors found salvation with a beautiful break-up album
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How Dirty Projectors found salvation with a beautiful break-up album

Kaleidoscopic heartbreak — An in-band split left indie maestro Dave Longstreth lost and depressed. But after collaborating with the likes of Kanye and Solange, he's pulled off a remarkable U-turn to up the stakes of an unpredictable career.

Written by: Cian Traynor

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