To celebrate a decade of self-rule, we caught up with icons who personify the spirit of independence. To kick off the series, countercultural figure Shepard Fairey shares the key to balancing commerical pressures with DIY values.
DJ Shadow believes in independence at all costs. Twenty years on from his seminal album Endtroducing, the production pioneer talks us through the mentality that’s shaped a singular career.
After 11 years together, surviving hardship and high expectations, pop eccentrics Yeasayer have learned how to navigate the fears and insecurities inherent in making art.
While taking a bath, experimental multi-instrumentalist and composer Colin Stetson talks to Huck about the pressures of being a prodigy, defying preconceptions and his physically punishing live performances.
Danish synth-pop trio Lust for Youth have reached a turning point in their career, letting their melodies and lyricism emerge from the darkness of previous albums. Here they celebrate a handful of artists with inspiring productions.
When denied freedom and everyday conveniences, people's resourcefulness grows. Chris Wilson shows us how prison taught him to free his mind, and his talent, in Huck's latest short film.