Lessons Learned

Sharon Van Etten on love, loss and doing the unexpected
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Sharon Van Etten on love, loss and doing the unexpected

The singer-songwriter discusses her intimate new project and the advice she’s picked up across a career as one of rock’s leading voices.

Written by: Thomas Hobbs

Mahalia isn’t afraid to be brutally honest
Music

Mahalia isn’t afraid to be brutally honest

From tapping into her roots and keeping an open mind, the singer shares the wisdom she’s gained through her career and while making her latest record.

Written by: Rhys Thomas

Don Letts on resilience, revolution and staying DIY
Music

Don Letts on resilience, revolution and staying DIY

The polymathic pioneer reflects on a life embedded in UK subculture – from arguments with Bob Marley, to connecting the dots between punk and reggae.

Written by: Jeremy Allen

Electronic pioneer Richard Pinhas on life and legacy
Music

Electronic pioneer Richard Pinhas on life and legacy

The Heldon founder reflects on his journey – from lending Jimi Hendrix guitar strings as a teenager, to performing six shows a week in his 70s.

Written by: Jeremy Allen

Gudrun Gut on a life at the centre of Berlin subculture
Music

Gudrun Gut on a life at the centre of Berlin subculture

Lessons Learned — The musician, DJ and founder of Monika Enterprise reflects on a career defined by revolution and rule-breaking.

Written by: Jeremy Allen

Julien Baker is embracing a slower pace
Music

Julien Baker is embracing a slower pace

Lessons Learned — The 25-year-old artist has followed up a period of prolonged introspection with her most expansive work yet – a collection of songs that accept the messiness of modern life in all of its various facets.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Chuck D on his tried and tested guide to resistance
Magazine

Chuck D on his tried and tested guide to resistance

Lessons Learned — The hip hop legend shares what he’s picked up after almost four decades spent speaking truth to power – explaining why, at 60 years old, he believes it’s time for a new generation to set the pace.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Author and musician Rita Indiana on how to stay fearless
Books

Author and musician Rita Indiana on how to stay fearless

Lessons Learned — Over the years, Indiana’s penchant for pushing boundaries has presented challenges. But, with the right mindset, they’re hurdles she’s always managed to clear.

Written by: Kate Goh

The Psychedelic Furs look back on a wild and eclectic career
Music

The Psychedelic Furs look back on a wild and eclectic career

Lessons Learned — With the world at their feet, the post-punk band stepped away from the limelight. Almost three decades later, they’re back with a new album – and memories to boot.

Written by: Jeremy Allen l

A sermon on creativity with Werner Herzog
Film

A sermon on creativity with Werner Herzog

Lessons Learned — At 77 years old, the great German auteur has no plans to slow down. To mark the digital release of his latest film – a fictional tale about a real-life rent-an-actor company – he shares the secrets to his longevity.

Written by: Shelley Jones

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