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Chance The Rapper's social network
An introduction to the Chicagoan's friendly collaborators — Chance The Rappers career so far has been punctuated by collaborations with major hitters and lesser-known artists who are just about to break. In the wake of last week's Surf release, we look at a handful of the best artists he's worked with.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Amy Winehouse's best collaborations
She made Prince cry — As the full-length trailer for new documentary Amy is released, we look at the best artistic alliances that the late singer forged.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
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
What’s it like to live in the aftermath of a nuclear disaster?
Life after Chernobyl — Nikolaus Geyrhalter’s remarkable documentary Pripyat meets the people who still live and work in the Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone, surrounded by dangerous levels of radioactive contamination.
Written by: Alex King
How a postcard changed Douglas Coupland's life
Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth Anniversary 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, Generation X author Douglas Coupland shares how he may never have embarked on a life as a writer if it wasn't for a random postcard.
Written by: Huck HQ / D'Arcy Doran
Artist Jay Nelson injects a sense of wanderlust into everything he touches
Voyages of discovery — Jay Nelson’s spectacular wooden builds turn mass-produced cars, boats and scooters into beautifully whacky exploration vessels.
Written by: Alex King
Roots Manuva on his "groove fermentation process"
New album in the works — Roots Manuva on his constant battle to move forward, from recording gibberish to playing beats to his three-year-old son to working with the most cutting edge producers around.
Written by: Alex King
Where are all the radical poets?
Metaphors and molotovs — Poet Aaron Fagan speaks to Commune Editions, a radical poetry press formed during the Occupy, anti-tuition fee and Black Lives Matter protests in California's Bay Area.
Written by: Aaron Fagan
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