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A teen's visual diary of the early-90s rave scene

Punching the Light — At 15, Simon Burstall made two discoveries that would change him forever: photography and raves. Now, having trawled through a trove of material from that time, the Australian has uncovered scenes from a subcultural oasis – and a turning point in his life.

Written by: Cian Traynor

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ScHoolboy Q doesn’t care what you think

Maximum chill — Hip hop heavyweight ScHoolboy Q went from prison to platinum-selling artist, becoming a father in between. Five albums into a unique career, he’s hungrier than ever – just don’t expect him to take life too seriously.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Magazine

Why there's no such thing as an urgent email

Do not disturb — Modern work-culture has given rise to an unfortunate phenomenon: the Out Of Office message, a stopgap measure where ‘off-grid’ no longer means ‘off-limits’. But through tiny acts of rebellion, we can start reclaiming our downtime.

Written by: Amelia Tait

Magazine

A guide to unplugging from capitalism (for sanity's sake)

Doing nothing, finding everything — Technology’s grip on our attention span is grinding us down, sapping us of life. But artist and writer Jenny Odell has come up with a manifesto for opting out: a mindset where slowing down is the only way to survive.

Written by: Jenny Odell

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EarthGang makes otherworldly hip hop rooted in reality

Block rockin' beats — EarthGang is a larger-than-life rap duo with a simple aim: telling stories that represent the real Atlanta, while pushing what that sounds like to the outer limits.

Written by: Ciaran Thapar

Culture

Huck: The Burnout Issue

Out Now! — This issue is all about celebrating strength in the face of adversity – sharing stories of defiance in a world falling apart.

Written by: Huck

Activism

How Athens' art scene became a hub of queer resistance

24-Hour Party People — After a shocking death, Greek artists and activists are on a mission to overcome fear and homophobia. That fight has never been more dangerous, but these voices are only growing louder.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

Why a new generation is turning to Satanism

Devil may care — In a time of chaos and uncertainty, when traditional belief systems no longer seem to have all the answers, more and more young people are finding comfort in Satanism. But these aren’t devil worshippers who drink blood or sacrifice animals. They’re just regular people trying to squeeze the most out of life.

Written by: Oliver Pelling

Activism

The British sex workers fighting censorship

Red light revolution — The British sex trade remains an off-radar taboo, relegated to a legal grey area. But with looming legislation threatening to put workers in danger, sex activists are fighting to be better understood.

Written by: Lydia Morrish

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The creators of Black Mirror want you to stop worrying

Future shock — As creators of the dystopian series Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones have mastered the art of depicting society at its most anxiety-inducing. But when it comes to the future, the pair aren’t ready to panic just yet.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

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