Rock
Jack Johnson’s third act
SURFILMUSIC — Three decades on from his trajectory-altering crash at Pipeline and subsequent music career, the singer-songwriter looks back at his life and work in a new, expansive film.
Written by: D’Arcy Doran
On the set of ‘La Bamba’, lost Latino legend Ritchie Valens’s biopic
The overnight rockstar — The Chicano rock & roll star exploded overnight in the late ’50s, but just as quickly he was gone, killed in a plane crash along with Buddy Holly. An ’80s biopic saw him immortalised on the big screen, which photographer Merrick Morton captured behind the scenes.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Remembering the riotous heyday of Asbury Lanes
Lightning in a Bottle — In a rundown seaside town, the bowling alley turned punk and rock destination helped transform the fortunes of its surroundings. A new retrospective book and exhibition from Mike McLaughlin revisits its grit and glory of its ’00s peak.
Written by: Jon Coen
Memories of Seattle’s ’90s & ’00s musical underground
MAKiNG iT — In the wake of the grunge explosion, a new scene began to bubble in the Pacific Northwest, as indie, emo and alt-rock blossomed. Bootsy Holler was one of its key documentarians, photographing the likes of Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie and Fleet Foxes on the ascent, and her debut photobook is a nostalgic trip to the past.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Katarina Barruk sings for Sámi culture and the Ume language
Dárbasjub Duv — Ume Sámi, spoken by just a handful of indigenous people in Sweden’s Sábmie region, is one of the world’s most endangered languages. With her songs that blend modern pop and indie aesthetics with folk rhythms and joik, the singer-songwriter and pianist is using music to keep the centuries of tradition and knowledge alive.
Written by: Ben Broyd
The first trans rocker Jayne County reflects on her wild life
Shock factor — Following the release of her memoir, the punk icon recalls the ‘60s art scene surrounding Andy Warhol’s Factory, being on the frontlines of Stonewall and accidentally giving her ideas to David Bowie.
Written by: Liam Konemann
White Riot: how rock took on racism in Britain
Punk politics — Director Rubika Shah discusses her new documentary, White Riot, which traces the story of grassroots political movement Rock Against Racism, and the role of activism in Britain’s music history.
Written by: Katie Goh
The photographer who defined the look of rock and roll
Show me the picture — Jim Marshall’s images have become a visual diary of the rebellious and revolutionary spirit of the genre.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Ty Segall is a totally normal person
‘People assume I’m a wastoid’ — The 21st-century rock veteran talks ear appointments, dogs, and why he’s considering moving to a monastery.
Written by: Nate Rogers
Forgotten shots of Europe’s underground music legacy
From the ’70s and ’80s — Freshly uncovered after two decades in storage, Bruno Stettler’s photography showcases the biggest stars of the 1970s and ’80s.
Written by: Miss Rosen
How the world’s unluckiest band finally found success
Nothing — Philly rock band Nothing have braved a tough road – from death and beatdowns to prison and scandal – but now that they’ve reached their apex, frontman Domenic Palermo is making peace with chaos.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Inside Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ biggest ever shows
‘Why shouldn’t we play arenas?’ — As the legendary band round off the biggest tour of their career, we catch up with drummer Jim Sclavunos to discuss progress, punch-ups, and the ‘pornography of violence.’
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
