Music
The Afghan girls defying death threats to pursue their passion
‘Music is my dream’ — Zohra is the first ever all-female music ensemble in Afghanistan’s history, with its members facing death threats and family rejection just for doing what they love. Writer Kat Lister hears their incredible story.
Written by: Kat Lister
An interview with Laura Jane Grace, punk’s most infamous anarchist
True Trans Soul Rebel — Fronting a punk band is all about projecting strength. But growing up with gender dysphoria, Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! had to navigate a world of self-doubt and confusion. Then she figured out how to own it, emerging from the chaos as a transgender hero.
Written by: Biju Belinky
How five singles from 1997 defined modern Britain
The Future That Never Happened — It was an year of hope, change and possibility that ultimately led to nothing. Looking back at the pop music of 1997 it's just so obvious now.
Written by: Richard Power Sayeed
Benjamin Clementine on love, music and life as an outsider
An alien of extraordinary ability — On his latest album, I Tell A Fly, the self-taught London musician turns his unique gaze to the events of today, singing about love, being an alien and belonging.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Nick Mulvey is fusing music with a higher plane of consciousness
Looking inward, seeing outward — The Mercury Prize nominee on overcoming your fears, the healing power of ayahuasca and being visited by David Bowie in a dream.
Written by: Rudy O'Brien
Shit drunk people say to DJs
The art of obnoxious nonsense — Bribes, threats and bizarre requests – it's all in a night's work for a full-time DJ. Here's an insider's guide to every character you're likely to encounter behind the decks.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Liam Gallagher at his unapologetic, audacious best
Bold as brass — After a controversial career as the brashest frontman in music, Liam Gallagher is finally going solo. Now, having learned some life lessons the hard way, he’s back to remind us why he’s the last true rock’n'roll star.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Don Letts: Life lessons from a subcultural icon
‘London will kill you, believe me’ — After years of shaking up the British arts scene, the Rebel Dread talks punk, purism and the dangers of nostalgia.
Written by: Biju Belinky
The all-women collectives revolutionising the music industry
Girls Rock — With music festivals still dominated by man-heavy lineups, a group of homegrown, DIY collectives are fighting for change.
Written by: Cady Siregar
Solange announces new art show in Marfa
‘Texas peeps, pull up!’ — ’Scales’ will be held in October, in the same field as Donald Judd’s famed installation ‘15 Untitled Works in Concrete.’
Written by: Dominique Sisley