The Coming of Age Issue
Why punk keeps connecting people across space and time
Teenage kicks — Photographers GODLIS and Angela Boatwright may have captured two distinct scenes - 1970s New York and contemporary Los Angeles - but in-between these images, made then and now, lies a single connecting thread.
Written by: Miss Rosen
How football is bringing hope to New York’s Yemeni community
Stories From The Sidelines — In New York City, work is king and dreams only happen if you’re willing to sweat. Nowhere is this truer than at Yemen United, a soccer team caught between the expectations of the old country and the pressures of the new.
Written by: Cheree Franco
Louis Theroux on the life lessons that made his career
Things I learned along the way — After 20 years as a documentary filmmaker, Louis Theroux reflects on his transformation from gonzo reporter to compassionate presence.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
A visual diary of queer youth in America's Deep South
Infinite Tenderness — As an outsider growing up in a religious community, photographer Peyton Fulford explored her sexuality in secret. Then she found a tribe of fiercely open friends, inspiring a journey of self-discovery.
Written by: Adam White
Inside the teen DIY racing scene taking over Finland
Cool runnings — On icy roads and frozen lakes, Finland's youth are racing customised cars salvaged from scrap. The goal is to destroy the competition, but the reward lies in a tight-knit community fighting off boredom.
Written by: Alex King
This is what history's most vital subcultures look like now
Vanguards of cool — Photographer Theo McInnes tracks down diehard trendsetters who refuse to conform, even in old age.
Written by: Theo McInnes
These teenage activists are shaping our future
Agents of change — Young people across the world are refusing to be ignored and downtrodden: a generation determined to build something better, something bolder, something new.
Written by: Various
The rise of Snail Mail, a teen talent worth believing in
Indie prodigy — After making an acclaimed EP at just 16, Lindsey Jordan's talent generated a wave of hype. Now that her debut album is about to justify that excitement, she’s focused on a slow-burning success – even if it feels like life is throwing everything at her all at once.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Pakistan’s young mountaineers are blazing a trail for women
Beyond boundaries — In a remote corner of Pakistan, a wave of female climbers are conquering monumental peaks for the first time – overcoming social barriers and setting records in the process.
Written by: Meghan Davidson Ladly
Huck: The Coming of Age Issue
Out now! — This issue is all about that magic moment when things click into place – be it inspiration, experience or a sense of identity.
Written by: HUCK HQ
How Beach House evolved into their best and boldest selves
Lessons learned — The Baltimore duo reflect on 13 years of making music on their own terms, from learning to say 'no' to finding beauty in chaos.
Written by: Cian Traynor