Music
Who's playing Trump's inauguration? Seriously, who are they?
Sad! — With Donald Trump's inauguration as President just a matter of hours away, the final musical line up for the ball that's set to follow has finally been announced. Problem is, you've probably never heard of anyone performing, so here's all you need to know about the bands.
Written by: Bryn Evans // Michael Segalov
A lesson in living in the here and now
Reuben Hollebon on film — Growing up, Reuben Hollebon never felt the desire to exercise his creativity. But after his debut release in 2016, and with a new short film focusing on his journey, the Norfolk singer/songwriter avoids looking back and keeps pushing forward.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
Meet Deep Throat Choir: an uplifting rush of vocal power
A force to be reckoned with — This 25-strong collective showcases the strength of badass female voices: musically, personally and in the wider world. Now, ahead of their debut album, they face a different kind of challenge: bringing the legendary sounds of DJs Horse Meat Disco to life.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The Interrogation of Kim Gordon
Original Huck Film — Our crack at an interview with the notoriously aloof rock legend.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Iceland's female hip-hop collective is changing the game
Daughters of Reykjavik — With songs about slut-shaming and body positivity, Iceland's punkest hip-hop crew are finally putting the country's female rappers on the map.
Written by: Katy Beth Young
Footwork Japan: Dance battling in the Land of the Rising Sun
D.A.N.C.E. — Dance music has just jumped way off the hook, thanks to the madcap rhythms of Footwork and Juke. From the rough-and-tough projects of Chicago’s West Side to the pristine streets of Tokyo, Footworking dance battles are suddenly where it’s at. Just ask DJ Fulltono – the sub-genre’s number-one Japanese fan.
Written by: Furutono Koichi aka DJ Fulltono
The Flaming Lips: A weird-ass story of self-discovery
Cosmic hippy shit — As champions of in-person experience, the Flaming Lips keep finding freaky ways to battle convention and bring people together. But even when the shit hits the fan, and the internet bites back, nothing can spoil their party.
Written by: Cian Traynor
London's young Muslim rappers know the power of verse
Holy lyrics — Across Britain, a new generation of outspoken young rappers are interweaving Islam and hip hop to create a lyrical tapestry that’s all their own.
Written by: Cyrus Shahrad
Romare: The music savant behind one of 2016's best albums
Found sounds — Out in the real world, Archie Fairhurst is searching for border-defying sounds that can be transformed into something timeless.
Written by: Alex King
Tackling porn addiction: a musician speaks up
An artificial intimacy — For Jesse Mac Cormack, the world of online porn can be seductive in all the wrong ways: a source of disconnection that messes with your brain and alters expectations in the bedroom.
Written by: Cian Traynor
