Independent
The London caterers feeding their community
Pandemic Innovators — Karma Cans used to cater for some of the biggest corporations in the capital – until the pandemic hit. But as their profit margins shifted, so did their priorities.
Written by: Huck
How to survive as an independent festival in 2019
Can it still be done? — With more and more festivals crowding the cultural calendar, it’s hard to survive, let alone stand out. But among the noise, a number of DIY events are carving out their own distinct space – thriving in the process.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Meet Josephine Decker, the new mother of indie cinema
‘Let the bullshit fall away’ — The filmmaker has built her career on a foundation of theatrical improvisation and collaboration. In her new film, Madeline’s Madeline, she lays bare her passion for performance.
Written by: Beth Webb
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.
Written by: Jonathan Turton
Inside the UK’s most radical indie publishers
Part Three: Cassava Republic — After shaking up the Nigerian literary scene, Cassava Republic has now come to London: defying the odds to become the first African publisher to establish a subsidiary outside of the continent.
Written by: Kit Caless
The Forecast 2016: Music
Rough Trade East — Curious about what music to look out for this year? Check out these picks from Rough Trade East.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
The Forecast 2016: Film
The Cube Microplex - Bristol — A preview of the upcoming year in film from the brains behind Bristol’s dreamy independent cinema.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
Get to know KEXP: the indie radio station putting out sweet in-studio sessions
Independent radio at its best — KEXP is a college radio station churning out first class videos of live performances - giving vital support to independent artists.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
Why WFMU is the craziest indie radio station on your dial
Surreal sounds at 91.1 FM — WFMU is what truly independent radio sounds like - and it’s batshit insane. Director Tim K. Smith talks about his documentary Sex and Broadcasting: The Story of WFMU.
Written by: Alex King