Music
A conversation with Andy Gill + Anton Corbijn
Huck 50 — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Gang of Four’s Andy Gill and music photographer Anton Corbijn explain how growing up on the outskirts of a scene spurred both of them to cement themselves at the centre of their own creative worlds.
Written by: Josh Jones
The inside story on Brighton’s Alternative Escape
A festival within a festival — While you’re in Brighton for The Great Escape, don’t miss out on its free and rowdier little brother: The Alternative Escape. We spoke to festival manager Kevin Moore to find out more.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
tUnE-yArDs on how to succeed in the face of criticism
Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Merrill Garbus explains how she found her stride, and her kaleidoscopic sound, when she stopped chasing after everyone’s approval.
Written by: Huck HQ / Nick McGregor
Green Man director Fiona Stewart on how she turned her life around
Things I Learned Along The Way — At eighteen, Fiona Stewart was a single mum living in squats and homeless shelters. After resurrecting The Big Chill she’s now the award winning director of Green Man Festival.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
The best emerging bands at Great Escape Festival
Huck stage lineup announced — Europe's biggest new music showcase kicks off once again in Brighton. We've got our top picks from the tenth anniversary edition and exciting news about Huck's stage at The Komedia on Saturday May 16.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
Look beyond the party princesses and pavement pizzas: Dalston is a Land of Kings
East London hype — A rundown of the best sights, sounds and eats at London's Land of Kings festival.
Written by: Gabriela Helfet
The 14-year-old environmental activist that’s changing this generation
Short documentary: Kid Warrior — Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a young environmental artist and activist from Boulder, Colorado, whose unorthodox campaigns are gaining international attention.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Meet Tuareg rebel rockers Terakaft
Lost in translation — Their story has been called the most compelling in music and “the most rock ‘n’ roll of them all.” But for Tinariwen, who formed in a rebel training camp run by Muammar Gaddafi – and their offshoot Terakaft – rock ’n’ roll doesn’t mean women, sex and drugs. It means using guitars not guns to fight for a brighter future.
Written by: D'Arcy Doran
Five things we learnt from Billy Bragg’s Changing Britain talk
Take a stand — Political musician gives his take on Russell Brand, social media, electoral reform and new radical music.
Written by: Katherine McLaughlin
Why does Willie J Healey regret buying an old limo?
Apologies and other bad decisions — Willie J Healey, a twenty-year-old singer/songwriter from Oxfordshire, releases his debut EP, channelling hazy surf rock with a DIY aesthetic.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
