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Jack Johnson’s third act

SURFILMUSIC — Three decades on from his trajectory-altering crash at Pipeline and subsequent music career, the singer-songwriter looks back at his life and work in a new, expansive film.

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The utopic vision of Black liberation in ’60s & ’70s jazz

Freedom, Rhythm & Sound — As Pan-African optimism spread across the world in the postcolonial era, Black-led record labels gave artists space to express themselves away from the mainstream. A new book collates 500 groundbreaking albums and their covers.

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Analogue Appreciation: Wesley Joseph

Forever Ends Someday — In an ever more digital, online world, we ask our favourite artists about their most cherished pieces of physical culture. Today, visual and sonic shapeshifter Wesley Joseph.

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The Strokes condemn US imperialism in Coachella set

Oblivius — The band finished their performance at the festival’s second weekend with a montage of bombings in Gaza and Iran, along with images of world leaders that the CIA has been accused of overthrowing over the past century.

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The heady bliss of Glastonbury Festival after the music

Not Done Yet — While the weekend’s headliners and stacked line-ups usually draws the majority of the attention, much of its magic occurs after the music stops. Mischa Haller’s new photobook captures the euphoria and endless possibilities of Glasto’s “in between” moments.

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  • Isaac Muk

The cathartic roar of Vietnam’s hardcore punk scene

Going hardcore in Saigon — In a country that has gradually opened up in recent decades, a burgeoning youth movement is creating an outlet for youth frustration and anxiety. Frank L’Opez reports from the country’s biggest city’s underground.

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The rise of anywhere and everywhere radio

Cooking up broadcasts — From a London rickshaw to a shipping container in Ukraine, independent stations are redefining what a studio looks and feels like. Bella Koopman speaks to DIY station founders to find out more.

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“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. 

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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.

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  • 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.

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