Music
Ten ways French culture changed how we see the world
No contest in the culture wars — From New Wave Cinema to Jean-Paul Sarte, human rights and street photography, if you pick a culture war with France, you’re going to lose.
Written by: Alex King
Artist Clayton Patterson on 20 years of the tattoo fair that changed Europe
Two decades of Wildstyle — When Wildstyle began in 1995, European tattoo culture was barely visible. Rebel artist and photographer Clayton Patterson explains how two decades of touring with Wildstyle has helped win the culture the respect it deserves.
Written by: Clayton Patterson
Roots Manuva on renewing his ‘eternal Peter Pan’ to leap into the unknown
New album Bleeds out this week — As Roots Manuva, Rodney Smith takes wild seeds scattered across the globe – from leafy suburbia to the streets of Jamaica – and grows something new.
Written by: Alex King
Celebrating a decade of iconic music photography from Loud And Quiet
Influential music mag turns ten — Loud And Quiet’s reputation has grown steadily since it began life as a fanzine in 2005 - thanks in part to its eye-catching music photography.
Written by: Sam Warner
Eglo's Alexander Nut on the enduring role for record labels
"I think we're safe for now" — The internet has empowered DIY musicians like never before, but for Alexander Nut, labels will continue to help drive culture and creativity forward.
Written by: Alex King
Owiny Sigoma Band explore the birthplace of Luo music in Kenya’s Nyanza Province
Huck exclusive documentary premiere — Nyanza documents Owiny Sigoma Band’s journey through Kenya to get closer to the roots of Luo music and record their third album.
Written by: Alex King
Free flowing jazz meets UK bass music on LV’s remarkable Ancient Mechanisms
Clicks, echoes & imperfections — South London production duo LV feature Armenian jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan on their new LP Ancient Mechanisms to create a living and breathing album that organically fuses live performance, far-out sampling and electronic beats.
Written by: Alex King
Ondi Timoner on the documentary Russell Brand doesn’t want you to see
Messiahs, narcissists and changing the world — Dig! and We Live in Public director Ondi Timoner is drawn to visionaries. But like Brian Jonestown Massacre frontman Anton Newcombe and infamous internet pioneer Josh Harris before him, Russell Brand is attempting to sabotage her portrayal of him, Brand: A Second Coming.
Written by: Alex King
New documentary Tónlist explores Iceland's rich musical landscape
Is there something in the air? — Björk. Sigur Rós. Múm. How has a tiny country like Iceland produced so many incredibly unique artists? Director Stephen Bevan talks about his journey to uncover their secret.
Written by: Sam Warner
Best music videos of the week
The whacky, weird and the wow — We serve up the latest offering from the Zenga Bros, Odd Future on a ‘70s TV timewarp, a surprise appearance from MF Doom and a whole load more.
Written by: Alex King