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David Lammy: ‘You can’t buy your way out of Covid-19’
On division and democracy — As the country went into lockdown, we jumped on the phone with the new Shadow Justice Secretary to talk about his book, the coronavirus crisis, and the rising threat of the far-right.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Sorry but Charlotte Nichols won’t apologise to Nazis
‘I felt physically sick’ — The newly-elected Labour MP has been accused of homophobia and inciting anti-fascist violence. Here, she discusses her tumultuous first month in Parliament.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Shu Lea Cheang is making art that hacks the system
Seek and disrupt — Pioneering artist, subversive filmmaker, voice of resistance: Shu Lea Cheang is difficult to box in. Whether adapting technology for activism or directing sci-fi porn features, she’s driven by a desire to create bold new worlds – ones where anything is possible.
Written by: Jake Hall
Big-wave surfer Maya Gabeira is chasing the next high
Drop in the ocean — Last year, the 32-year-old rode a colossal 68-foot wave, conquering it at the same place she’d almost drowned five years prior. It was a crowning moment, one that saw her shattering a world record in the process. So what came next?
Written by: Alex Wade
The radical sounds of Black Belt Eagle Scout
At The Party — A self-identifying queer, indigenous, feminist musician, Katherine Paul burst out of Portland’s underground scene. Now, operating on a much larger platform, she’s determined to make a positive difference for marginalised voices.
Written by: Katie Goh
Mica Levi’s wild soundscapes are reshaping film scores
Chopped and screwed — Whether making pioneering art-pop or composing Oscar-nominated scores, the British artist has one rule: disrupt. With a haunting new composition for a feverish new film, she’s back doing what she does best – smashing boundaries, breaking new ground.
Written by: Dhruva Balram
Richard Dawson doesn't like Wetherspoons anymore
2020 vision — With his new record 2020, the critically-acclaimed songwriter is looking to the (close) future; a world of dead-end jobs, bigoted butchers and retractable extension leads.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
The criminal lawyer who was outed as a sex worker
How to rebuild — Nadia Guo’s professional reputation was wrecked by Canadian tabloids, forcing her to rebuild her life from the bottom up.
Written by: Victoria Chan
Welcome to Angel Olsen’s second act
‘I'm trying to get back to myself’ — On her latest record All Mirrors, the alt-country singer confronts the problems of her past, and takes her sound in a bold new direction.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
(Sandy) Alex G is satisfied with never feeling satisfied
Brite Boy — Alexander Giannascoli has grown from cult online artist to indie rock heavyweight without ever sacrificing his DIY approach. With a new album set to increase his stock even further, he’s happy to continue trusting his instincts – regardless of where they take him.
Written by: Al Horner
