Music
Dide is providing a voice for elite footballers and young people everywhere
No one knows who he is, not even his teammates, but the Premier League’s masked rapper blends cold flow and drill-informed beats to interrogate the world around him.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Is the evolution of the FIFA game soundtracks a reflection of our changing views of masculinity?
Lad rock is out, emotionally vulnerable pop is in, but what does the changing face of the musical accompaniment to one of the world’s most popular game franchises tell us about contemporary masculinity? Ali Shutler investigates.
Written by: Ali Shutler
In photos: Three decades of Glastonbury Festival’s people and subcultures
A new photobook explores the unique cultural experience and communal spirit found at the UK’s largest festival.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Why is Neil Diamond’s mega-hit ‘Sweet Caroline’ so intoxicating for sports fans?
During this summer’s edition of the Euros, one certainty is the ubiquity of Diamond’s 1969 hit. But how and why did it gain such a storied place in England fans’ hearts? Jimmy McIntosh investigates.
Written by: Jimmy McIntosh
Why have a quarter of The Great Escape’s line up pulled out?
At least 126 acts have withdrawn from the Brighton festival in protest at the inclusion of Barclays as a sponsor because of the bank's alleged links with atrocities in Gaza, Ben Smoke explains.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Teezee is using his platform to take African voices global
The Nigerian musician, producer and label owner has built a reputation for being a mouthpiece for nonconformists.
Written by: Kemi Alemoru
How one of the UK’s most acclaimed MCs is moving into new genres
As his coming-of-age LP ‘ReBourne’ is released, it’s clear Blanco is unafraid to push his music in directions no one expects.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The sign language interpreter changing the way we listen to music
Amber Galloway doesn’t just do sign language to music – she uses American Sign Language (ASL) and her body, face and vibes to channel the live experience and energy to deaf and hard-of-hearing fans.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Inside the secret club night bringing the party to Pakistan
Meet the party pioneers making space for diverse dance floors in a city with no record shops, night clubs or club culture.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Enter Shikari, Kneecap and more on why musicians are calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Over 1200 musicians, performers and artists have signed an open letter, organised by Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace and Justice Project.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Daddy Issues: Larry June
The San Franscican rapper talks homelessness, hustling and healing in the latest edition of our column on fatherhood and masculinity.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
An intimate portrait of East London’s underground music scene
Short film The Rest Is Noise explores how to stand out and be heard in the capital’s ever-changing musical landscape.
Written by: Alex King