Music
Photos documenting hip hop’s love affair with bling
For decades, larger-than-life jewellery has come to define the look of a musical genre. Now, a new book is delving into its rich, underlying history.
Written by: Sabrina Cooper
Intimate portraits of rock ‘n’ roll icons on and off stage
From David Bowie to Dolly Parton, photographer Terry O’Neill captured music luminaries at the height of their fame.
Written by: Miss Rosen
‘If grime is dead, I’m not a casualty:’ Novelist in conversation
The 25-year-old MC has built a career defined by artistic integrity. He talks to writer Robert Kazandjian about how he got to where he is and giving back to the South East London borough he calls home.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
Mount Kimbie are forging a new musical identity
As the duo gear up for the release of their fourth album, they reflect on how time apart helped to evolve their sound.
Written by: Ammar Kalia
How the energy crisis is affecting grassroots venues
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, Emma Garland examines the effect it's having on cultural institutions across the UK.
Written by: Emma Garland
‘Electronic music was a way for us to rebel against our dad‘
Overmono have produced some of the most distinctive dancefloor hits in recent years. Here, brothers Tom and Ed Russell reflect on how it all started.
Written by: Mattia Stompo
The photographers capturing the chaos of hardcore music
From bleeding noses to crowd surfing, three image-makers reflect on capturing the scene in all its wild glory.
Written by: Huw Baines
Photos paying tribute to fans and clubbers of the ‘80s & ‘90s
Photographer David Corio’s archive offers a glimpse inside a revolutionary era of music and nightlife.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Purist & Sonnyjim on shrooms, UK hip hop & MF DOOM
Ahead of the release of their first collaborative album, the producer and rapper talk psychedelics and the state of UK hip hop.
Written by: Sam Davies
Celebrating DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip hop
Cindy Campbell recounts how her brother ushered in a new era of musical culture at a party she held in the Bronx in ‘70s.
Written by: Miss Rosen
