Interview
Zoee is making personal pop for people who don’t fit in
Creating spaces — Following the release of her second EP, we speak with the London artist about confidence, clubbing and why she relates to people who don’t necessarily feel comfortable on-stage.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The rarely-seen reality of life as a male sex worker
Scenes of a Sauvage nature — Sensitive, nuanced depictions of sex workers can be rare in cinema – especially when the subject happens to be a man. But with his debut feature Sauvage, director Camille Vidal-Naquet is looking to buck the trend.
Written by: Ella Kemp
Alsarah and the Nubatones are making borderless music
Universal language — Influenced by artists from Sudan, Ethiopia and Zanzibar, the band – self-dubbed makers of “East African retro-pop” – have curated an eclectic sound that celebrates transience and self-expression.
Written by: Angeles Rodenas
Joey Purp is a Chicago rapper who wants to save the world
‘Anybody can do anything’ — With his sophomore album, the 25-year-old rapper is responsible for one of 2018’s best releases. Fresh from making his live TV debut alongside RZA, we speak to him about building on that success, creating a legacy and opening doors for fellow underdogs.
Written by: Alex Ekong
‘I think everyone should try being on the dole once’
A day with Saul Adamczewski — The Insecure Men and Fat White Family man has made a 10-track album full of karaoke covers. We met up in South London to talk Tory governments, turning 30 and why he’s angling for a duet with Peter Andre.
Written by: Niall Flynn
‘Legacy? I don’t care. Once you’re dead, you’re dead mate’
Life lessons from David Bailey — As he gears up to release a new book on his adventures in Peru, we sit down with the veteran photographer to talk swearing, switching off and why he reckons digital cameras ruined photography.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The dystopian satire tackling sexism in the social media age
The dream house — Following its premiere at London Film Festival 2018, we speak to Scottish artist Rachel Maclean about Make Me Up, her darkly comic new satire that explores the pressures faced by women today.
Written by: Katie Goh
‘There’s real fear in America right now – people are scared’
Kurt Vile in conversation — Ahead of the release of new album Bottle It In, we sit down with the Philadelphia native to talk anxiety, editing yourself and why you shouldn’t be offended if he tells you he’s not Kurt Vile.
Written by: Adam White
‘Clichéd ideas of female sexuality? Let them die’
Jenny Hval — To celebrate the release of Paradise Rot – her first novel to be translated into English – we speak to the fearless musician and writer about lust, language and why we need to rethink how we talk about our bodies.
Written by: Katie Goh
Julien Baker on faith, fear and the pursuit of happiness
Hurt Less — Ahead of her show at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, we speak to the Memphis singer-songwriter about finding your way out of the dark places.
Written by: Max Gayler