Music
DAMEHT: The punks keeping NYC’s rebellious spirit alive
Resurrecting an ‘80s counterculture icon — DAMEHT team up with artist, photographer and Lower East Side legend Clayton Patterson to release a limited edition version of the iconic Clayton Cap.
Written by: Alex King
The beautiful faces of Afropunk London
A celebration of diversity — Brooklyn based Afropunk festival – a much needed celebration of black culture in the city and beyond – hits London for the first time. We sent photographer Jordan Stephens to Alexandra Palace to capture the festival's inauguration in the city.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Billy Bragg and Joe Henry on trains, Trump, and the political power of pop
Sounds of change — When Billy Bragg and Joe Henry set out on their American railroad adventure, they planned to record great American folksongs in the stops along the way. What was unexpected, however, was quite how relevant they'd be today.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Vodun are about to unleash the spirits at Afropunk London
Following the eternal beat — Voodoo-inspired heavy metal three-piece Vōdūn are channeling the screams of Mother Earth and the pounding drums of Ouidah.
Written by: Alex King
The Teddy Boys: Britain’s original teenage rebels
Rock'n'roll riot-starters — Magnum photographer Chris Steele-Perkins reflects on the enduring legacy of The Teds as his classic documentary series goes on display for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Written by: Alex King
How Bay Area post-punks Creative Adult overcame competing artistic visions
Creative Conflict: The Making of ‘Fear of Life’ — Short documentary explores how Creative Adult’s five members came close to all-out war before completing sophomore album, ‘Fear of Life’.
Written by: Atina Dimitrova
How the worlds of dancehall culture and church collide in Jamaica
Dancing with the spirit — Photographer and filmmaker Jeremy Relph explores the connections and contradictions between Jamaica’s deep-rooted religious morals and its raucous dancehall culture.
Written by: Jeremy Relph
Alison Mosshart on the beauty of being young and fearless
The immortality of youth — When The Kills’ Alison Mosshart first heard Jamie Hince’s guitar through the floorboards of a flat in London, it sparked her life in a new direction that took her all the way to the top. Ahead of their upcoming UK tour, here she talks to us about the power of youth.
Written by: Alison Mosshart as told to Megan White
The photographer who captured the birth of punk and hip hop in the 1980s
Rebel Cultures — To celebrate 10 years of Huck, we're digging through the archives to unearth stories that feel as relevant as ever. When photographer Janette Beckman started documenting underground communities in the US, she had no idea it would change youth culture forever.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Is Law Holt the upstart that pop music so badly needs?
Real talk from a true radical — After an unprovoked attack on public transport, singer Law Holt dug deep to get her career back on track. Now she's ready to kick some ass. 'Nu-glamour', 'apocalyptic R&B', 'the antidote to karaoke pop' - call her what you like, but this unconventional talent is here to cut through the music's industry bullshit.
Written by: Cian Traynor
