Interview
“A party is a microcosm of a nation”: Caleb Femi on the decline of the house party
To celebrate the publication of his new collection of poems, ‘The Wickedest’, Isaac Muk caught up with Femi to talk more about the work, the future of the shoobs, and discuss why having it large on a Saturday night should be cherished.
Written by: Isaac Muk
“Music can save you for a day”: Touché Amoré on social media and subcultures
To celebrate a new album and reflect on a decade and a half of being themselves, frontman Jeremy Bolm chats about opening up via lyrics, subcultures in the internet age, and the hardcore re-revival.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Jordan Stephens: “I don’t like using the term ‘Toxic Masculinity’ anymore”
In the latest edition of our masculinity column Hard Feelings, the Rizzle Kicks singer and author talks about his childhood, vulnerability, his relationship with his mum and more.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
“Authenticity is a lie”: St. Vincent on rebellion and subversive art in the information era
In a new newsletter series spotlighting our favourite artists and renegades, Isaac Muk chats to St. Vincent about subversion and songs.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Bashy: “My dad kept me alive”
In our latest Hard Feelings column, award winning actor and MC Ashley “Bashy” Thomas talks traditional masculinity, learning survival skills from his Dad and ‘making it’.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Lord Apex is always evolving
In partnership with Element — To mark his appearance at Element x Hotel Radio Paris, the London MC explains why he’s never been one to follow the crowd.
Written by: Charlotte Rawlings
Vince Staples is focused on the bigger picture
Taking trips — With his new self-titled album, the Long Beach rapper has constructed a swelling commentary on adolescence and upbringing. Just don’t expect him to tell you what the message is.
Written by: Christine Ochefu
LoneLady’s latest album was born in a subterranean studio
Where The Magic Happens — In this series, we crash someone’s personal space in a bid to find out why it means so much to them. On this occasion, the Manchester-born musician takes us through the Rifle Range – a series of experimental workspaces in the heart of Somerset House’s creative complex.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Julien Baker is embracing a slower pace
Lessons Learned — The 25-year-old artist has followed up a period of prolonged introspection with her most expansive work yet – a collection of songs that accept the messiness of modern life in all of its various facets.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Filmmaker Rose Glass on making this year’s best horror
Saint Maud — After a lengthy delay, the British writer-director’s unforgettable debut feature is finally in UK cinemas. To mark its release, she explains how she constructed empathetic genre movie concerning mental illness and body horror.
Written by: Josh Slater-Williams
