Philadelphia
How Philly's young activists are setting the political agenda
'We the youth are in control' — In Philadelphia, grassroots operations in communities of colour helped Biden secure the presidency. Now, they're determined to ensure the next four years bring transformational change.
Written by: Alex King
Speaking to tourists at Four Seasons Total Landscaping
Make Gardening Great Again! — The site of a bizarre post-election press conference on the outskirts of Philadelphia has become an unlikely place of pilgrimage for all those glad to see the end of Trump’s presidency.
Written by: Alex King
How the world’s unluckiest band finally found success
Nothing — Philly rock band Nothing have braved a tough road – from death and beatdowns to prison and scandal – but now that they’ve reached their apex, frontman Domenic Palermo is making peace with chaos.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Documenting addiction in a small U.S. neighbourhood
Lost in Philadelphia — In Good Sick, photographer Jordan Baumgarten depicts the effects that opioids have had on a small, Philly neighbourhood, all while exploring his own, polarising relationship with the city he calls home.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Documenting the final days of Philly’s legendary LOVE Park
The concrete playground — Skateboarding might have been banned in Philadelphia's LOVE Park, but for years it was a mecca for skaters from the city and beyond. Photographer Jonathan Rentschler captured the concrete playground in its final years.
Written by: Chris Owen
When graffiti is the only way to survive an urban battleground
A passport across boundaries — In San Salvador, refusing to conform can get you killed. But a wave of rebellious street artists are willing to risk everything in the name of self-expression.
Written by: Danielle Mackey
Dan Murphy celebrates fringe of American culture in media project Megawords
Trash Humping in Philly — “If you really think you are punk or DIY, you can’t just sit around and think you know it. You’ve got to put it to the test every day.”
Written by: Anthony Smyrski
Following Diplo around the world to discover the planet's best party people
Myths in the rave — New York-based photographer Shane McCauley describes travelling the world with prolific deejay and producer Diplo to document the disparate music scenes blowing up the underground.
Written by: Shane McCauley
Kurt Vile is not a stoned loner
Dreamy chords, no tortured artist myths — Philly musician Kurt Vile has an intuitive approach to his shoegazey sounds.
Written by: Cian Traynor