Music
The Midwest basement band scene of the ’90s & ’00s
Doing it themselves — Photographer Mark Murrmann spent nearly two decades documenting the thriving basement band scene of the US, hosting gigs in his own home and shooting acts on the road.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Desert raving at Jordan’s first ever Techno festival
Twisted traditions — In March this year, 200 techno lovers from Jordan and abroad descended on the mystic Wadi Rum desert for WRE: a unique festival experience combining local tradition with modern dance music.
Written by: Flora Mory and Laure Van Ruymbeke
The woman turning beatboxing into a fierce political movement
Savage Grace — UK champion Grace Savage is turning the male-dominated beatboxing scene on its head, turning beats and lyrics into revolutionary new weaponry.
Written by: Ben Smoke
A peek inside the world of hip-hop’s video vixens
Lavish illusion — In his new book, Hip Hop Honeys, photographer Brian Finke goes behind the scenes on the world’s most glamorous music videos – only to find that things aren’t quite what they seem.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Down in the dub: Wu-Lu shares his musical memories
The Monday Mix — The South London producer and multi-instrumentalist compiles the tracks that have shaped him over the years, from Flying Lotus and DJ Shadow to De La Soul.
Written by: HUCK HQ
How creativity can be a lifesaver in psychiatric care
A musician opens up — After struggling with suicidal thoughts, Constance Keane found refuge in a hospital's music room. Now, having realised the role that played in her recovery, she wants to end the stigma around psychiatric care and fight for better resources.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Iceage: ‘We don’t look back and regret anything’
The great return — Ahead of the release of the post-punk band’s fourth album, we sit down with frontman Elias Bender Rønnenfelt to discuss urgency, getting older and why regrets are a waste of time.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Amen Dunes on finding the freedom to open up
Real talk — After years of honing a sound unlike any other, Damon McMahon has crafted his best work yet... but it also meant facing up to some difficult truths along the way.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Hinds: ‘We didn’t even know what sexism was’
Girls to the front — The lo-fi punk four-piece are back with their long-awaited second album, I Don’t Run. We meet them to talk love, politics, and the lessons they’ve learned so far.
Written by: Max Gayler
The Native American rapper turning rhymes into activism
A different kind of superhero — After a difficult upbringing and a foray into petty crime, Supaman found himself – and his purpose – through hip hop. Now he’s determined to elevate other voices.
Written by: James Stout
