Lessons Learned
Pete Kember on the highs and lows of a lurid life in music
Lessons Learned — The creative force behind Sonic Boom and Spaceman 3 has navigated synthesisers, psychedelics and famous fall-outs during his 30-plus years making music. To celebrate his latest release, he shares what he’s picked up along the way.
Written by: Jim Ottewill
How X’s Exene Cervenka found solace in her mistakes
Lessons Learned — The seminal frontwoman looks back on a life spent at the forefront of subculture – a journey in which the lows have been just as valuable as the highs.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Richard Russell’s guide to staying inspired
Lessons Learned — The producer, musician, writer, raver and head of XL Recordings has jammed several lifetimes into his 49 years. Here, he shares some of the advice he’s picked up along the way.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Molly Crabapple's guide to making a difference
Lessons learned along the way — Artist-turned-journalist Molly Crabapple has forged her own path in life, becoming one of the most determined – and effective – political voices of our time. But when the going gets tough, she relies on some tried-and-tested wisdom to keep going.
Written by: Adam White
Jim Goldberg, Eli Reed, Alex Potter and Roger May share insights on photography
Lessons learned — Huck's Documentary Special III reveals how collaboration allows photographers to tell deeper stories. Here four photographers featured in the issue share some hard-won lessons on their craft.
Written by: Sam Warner