Music
“So often, people go to a place and don’t know why they’re there”: Moor Mother & Hieroglyphic Being in conversation
Immaculate Deception Of History — Ahead of their live performance as Immaculate Deception Of History at this year’s Rewire, we caught up with the avant-garde, system challenging duo about the dawn of their new collaboration.
Written by: Huck
Wireless Festival cancelled after UK Home Office refuses Ye entry
Barred — The artist formerly known as Kanye West has been accused of antisemitism, and recorded a song in 2025 titled ‘Heil Hitler’. He was set to headline all three nights of the London music festival.
Written by: Isaac Muk
DJ AG has redefined DJing. Festivals are next.
From small streams, mighty rivers flow — The London streamer has democratised an art traditionally hidden away in clubs and basements with his easy-to-access, spontaneous, open platform street performances. With AG Fest lined up for the summer, Oliver Keens speaks to him about staying humble, the importance of community, and his dream to open a care home.
Written by: Oliver Keens
Master Peace: “A Black guy making indie still makes people look at you sideways”
What Made Me — In this series, we ask artists and rebels about the forces and experiences that shaped who they are. Today, it’s indie sleaze revivalist Master Peace.
Written by: Master Peace
What we’re excited for at SXSW 2026
Austin 40 — For the festival’s 40th anniversary edition, we are heading to Texas to join one of the biggest global meetups of the year. We’ve selected a few things to highlight on your schedules.
Written by: Huck
Wu-Tang Clan forever, and ever
The Final Chamber — RZA, the spiritual leader of one of the most important hip hop groups of all time explains why they won’t rest until their legacy is secured.
Written by: Yoh Phillips
On The Mountain, Jamie Hewlett’s Gorillaz explore life after death
Going East — As everyone’s favourite animated band release their latest album, the visual artist behind it all catches up with Josh Jones to chat about the grief and spirituality underlining the record, as well as his learnings from how other cultures approach death and the afterlife.
Written by: Josh Jones
Lisette Model’s ’50s jazz pictures were nearly lost to McCarthyism
The Jazz Pictures — A landmark new book edited by Audrey Sands uncovers nearly 1,500 photographs from the genre’s golden age previously thought to be lost. Featuring the likes of Billie Holliday, Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong, they tell both a story of music and resistance in the face of oppression.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Analogue Appreciation: Murkage Dave
Brut Thoughts — In an ever more digital, online world, we ask our favourite artists about their most cherished pieces of physical culture. Today, alt-pop chronicler of modern life, Murkage Dave.
Written by: Murkage Dave
Analogue Appreciation: Searows
Death in the Business of Whaling — In an ever more digital, online world, we ask our favourite artists about their most cherished pieces of physical culture. Today, Portland hauntologist Searows.
Written by: Searows
