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Nubya Garcia is a musician pushing the limits of genre
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Nubya Garcia is a musician pushing the limits of genre

Future sound — As a leading light in the lauded London jazz scene, the Camden-born artist has helped shape one of the most exciting musical movements to spring out of the city in the past decade. Now that the world is beginning to reopen, she is determined to pick up where she left off: driving things forward, and uplifting others to do the same.

Written by: Natty Kasambala

Zarah Sultana is fighting for a better, bolder world
Activism

Zarah Sultana is fighting for a better, bolder world

The time is now — Elected in 2019 at the age of just 26, the MP for Coventry South has spent her short time in Parliament establishing herself as one of the British Left’s next great hopes, standing tall as a frequent and vocal scourge of the status quo. But how did she arrive here?

Written by: Ben Smoke

Vince Staples is focused on the bigger picture
Music

Vince Staples is focused on the bigger picture

Taking trips — With his new self-titled album, the Long Beach rapper has constructed a swelling commentary on adolescence and upbringing. Just don’t expect him to tell you what the message is.

Written by: Christine Ochefu

Gabriel Krauze has no time for neat conclusions
Books

Gabriel Krauze has no time for neat conclusions

The written truth — In his Booker longlisted debut, the London writer produced a double-dose adrenaline shot of violence, brotherhood and fuck-you swagger, based squarely on his own experiences as a younger man. So, as the 34-year-old gears up to throw himself into the follow-up, it begs the question: where does he go next?

Written by: Michael Fordham

Climber Kathy Karlo is on an all-conquering journey
Outsiders Project

Climber Kathy Karlo is on an all-conquering journey

The Outsiders Project — In this series, we crash someone’s personal space in a bid to find out why it means so much to them. Here, we catch up with the climber and podcast host at The Red, Kentucky – the latest stop on her perpetual American road trip.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Shame have been coming down and growing up
Culture

Shame have been coming down and growing up

Drunk tank tales — After an extensive period on the road, the band returned to their native London restless and jumpy. The music that followed is their best yet.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Huck 74: The Action Issue
Culture

Huck 74: The Action Issue

Out now! — In times like these, the act of making something happen for yourself has never felt more urgent. Our latest print instalment celebrates doing just that – spotlighting the people moving to transform their worlds for the better.

Written by: Huck

How Thundercat closed his longest chapter
Magazine

How Thundercat closed his longest chapter

Riding out the storm — The LA Virtuoso concluded a difficult period with the release of his best work so far. If there’s one thing the past few years have taught him, it’s that life is as fleeting as it is precious – so he plans to continue living it to the fullest.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Benny the Butcher: "I will always find a way to win"
Culture

Benny the Butcher: "I will always find a way to win"

Defying the odds — Following the release of his new record Burden of Proof, rapper Benny the Butcher talks to Huck about his turbulent upbringing dealing drugs on Montana Avenue, to his ascension to legend status.

Written by: Thomas Hobbs

The incredible true story of Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Music

The incredible true story of Beverly Glenn-Copeland

Keyboard fantasies — The American musician achieved cult status in his 70s. But that’s just one small chapter in a life unlike any other – a life filled with beauty and trauma in equal measure.

Written by: Ben Smoke

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