Music
This experimental new film reframes the magic of surfing
Tapping the source — Bringing together eight musicians, 16 surfers and three oceans in one surreal film, Self Discovery for Social Survival subverts the format of surf's cult classics to hypnotic effect. And for director Chris Gentile, the moment reflects a wider renaissance for surf culture.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Enter the strange, cosmic world of Salami Rose Joe Louis
Science fiction — With her new album, the Californian musician, composer and planetary scientist has constructed a post-apocalyptic sci-fi story that takes aim at the one percent. We ask her why.
Written by: Niall Flynn
‘When I look back, we were pretentious sometimes’
Yoni Wolf of WHY? — In the late 1990s, WHY? put Cincinnati on the rap map with a cerebral new breed of experimental hip hop. He looks back on what’s changed over the last two decades.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
ScHoolboy Q doesn’t care what you think
Maximum chill — Hip hop heavyweight ScHoolboy Q went from prison to platinum-selling artist, becoming a father in between. Five albums into a unique career, he’s hungrier than ever – just don’t expect him to take life too seriously.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, in pictures
Peace and music — American photographer Henry Diltz uncovers his archive of shots from the legendary music festival, now over half a century old.
Written by: Miss Rosen
How to survive as an independent festival in 2019
Can it still be done? — With more and more festivals crowding the cultural calendar, it’s hard to survive, let alone stand out. But among the noise, a number of DIY events are carving out their own distinct space – thriving in the process.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
A treasure trove of amateur gig posters from the ’90s
To Evelyn — Evelyn Short was a local legend in the village of Dinnington, known for her treasured archive of gig posters. A new book explores the sheer scale of her archive – while also telling a wider tale of community and fame.
Written by: Jacob Charles Wilson
Ten quick questions with Damon Albarn & Paul Simonon
The Good, the Bad & the Queen — Two musical giants talk fame, insecurities and grappling with a broken Britain.
Written by: Cian Traynor
EarthGang makes otherworldly hip hop rooted in reality
Block rockin' beats — EarthGang is a larger-than-life rap duo with a simple aim: telling stories that represent the real Atlanta, while pushing what that sounds like to the outer limits.
Written by: Ciaran Thapar
What #AlexFromGlasto shows us about race in the UK
Black and white — After being plucked from the crowd at Glastonbury to rap alongside Dave, the teen became a national treasure – but would it have happened if he was black?
Written by: Jeffrey Boakye