Magazine
Beirut’s skate scene is rebuilding from the rubble
After the blast — For those living in the Lebanese capital, the explosion was simply the tip of the iceberg. As the city grapples with the aftermath, a group of skaters are fighting to save their scene – because for them, it’s the only way to escape the pressures of everyday life.
Written by: Victoria Schneider
How Thundercat closed his longest chapter
Riding out the storm — The LA Virtuoso concluded a difficult period with the release of his best work so far. If there’s one thing the past few years have taught him, it’s that life is as fleeting as it is precious – so he plans to continue living it to the fullest.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Favela ballet: inside a dance school unlike any other
En pointe — In one of Rio’s toughest neighbourhoods, a makeshift academy is offering young women the opportunity to escape the struggles of life – even if just for a day.
Written by: Fabian Federl
Author and musician Rita Indiana on how to stay fearless
Lessons Learned — Over the years, Indiana’s penchant for pushing boundaries has presented challenges. But, with the right mindset, they’re hurdles she’s always managed to clear.
Written by: Kate Goh
Mablethorpe Sand Race: a uniquely British beach rally
Wild bunch — Founded by a group of hard-nosed riders back in the ’70s, the contest is a unique off-road event where one thing is guaranteed: if you’re not getting messy, then you’re not trying hard enough.
Written by: Eva Clifford
The Caracas drag scene is a refuge for the city’s outsiders
As violence and turmoil continue to beset the Venezuelan capital, the drag community has positioned itself at the forefront of a DIY fightback – one that refuses to stand by and watch the city crumble.
Written by: Lexi Parra
Words of wisdom from Perfume Genius, agony uncle
Dear Mike — Mike Hadreas is Huck’s new agony uncle. In a column taken from our latest print issue, he shares practical advice for readers in need.
Written by: Huck
Mavi is on a far-reaching quest for greatness
Rising like the sun — The Charlotte native is a budding neuroscientist wise beyond his years, who also happens to be one of hip hop’s brightest hopes. Regardless of the subject, he’s driven by a desire to seek out answers – no matter how uncomfortable the truth might be.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
Chris Killip’s timeless portrait of working class punk culture
Forever young — For three decades, the seminal photographer’s shots of an old anarcho-punk club sat gathering dust in a box. However, in the cold light of day they’ve taken on new meaning.
Written by: Chris Killip
Baxter Dury on the subversive history of his Thameside home
Where the magic happens — In a new series, we interview people in – and about – their personal spaces, in a bid to find out why they mean so much to them. In the first instalment, Baxter Dury invites Huck into his London bolthole: a loud, eclectic property with a unique past.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
