Music
Downtempo drifting: The sonic influences of boerd
The Monday Mix — Stockholm-based Bård Ericson – also known as Boerd – shares a tribute to mellow electronica for the latest Monday Mix, pulling together tracks from Röyksopp, DJ Shadow and Burial.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The Gidi Tribe: Nigeria’s most exciting new youth movement
Gidi Culture Fest — Everyday Africa photographer Tom Saater gets lost in the crowds at Gidi Culture Fest – Lagos’ multi-sensory art, music and cultural experience.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Late night lullabies: Winding down with Skinny Pelembe
The Monday Mix — Giles Peterson favourite Skinny Pelembe serves up a selection of soft, offbeat gems for the latest Monday Mix, with contributions from John Frusciante, Deltron 3030 and Blossom Dearie.
Written by: HUCK HQ
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
