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Mavi is on a far-reaching quest for greatness
Magazine

Mavi is on a far-reaching quest for greatness

Rising like the sun — The Charlotte native is a budding neuroscientist wise beyond his years, who also happens to be one of hip hop’s brightest hopes. Regardless of the subject, he’s driven by a desire to seek out answers – no matter how uncomfortable the truth might be.

Written by: Thomas Hobbs

Akwaeke Emezi on death, magic and life as an outsider
Books

Akwaeke Emezi on death, magic and life as an outsider

‘My community is real and valid’ — We speak to the trailblazing author behind one of the most anticipated books of the year, The Death of Vivek Oji.

Written by: Kate Wyver

Chad Muska on the legacy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
Skate

Chad Muska on the legacy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater

‘It was all such a crazy dream’ — With the game set to be re-released next month, we caught up with the legendary skater to chat about its impact and the future of skateboarding.

Written by: Nic Dobija-Nootens

‘I don’t know if the UK has an appetite for socialism’
Music

‘I don’t know if the UK has an appetite for socialism’

James Dean Bradfield — Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield has just released an album dedicated to radical leftist hero Victor Jara. He tells us why.

Written by: Jeremy Allen

Keleketla!: A global music and activism collaboration
Music

Keleketla!: A global music and activism collaboration

From LA to Lagos — We talk to London DJ duo Coldcut about their new project, which features a cast of rising (and already established) musical talent from around the world.

Written by: Jeremy Allen

Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz on love, feuds and crack cocaine
Music

Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz on love, feuds and crack cocaine

‘I have more empathy now’ — The former Talking Heads drummer discusses his new memoir, Remain In Love: a reflection on his formidable career, and the lifelong love affair that carried him through it.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

Meet the artist leading floristry’s youthful takeover
Art

Meet the artist leading floristry’s youthful takeover

In partnership with Squarespace — Surviving the perils of being a freelancer is tough – now more than ever. In partnership with Squarespace, we're supporting independent artists to create original work that responds to these testing times. In the latest instalment, we profile Harriet Parry, a creative force known for her floral interpretations of iconic artworks.

Written by: Michael Fordham

Zaina Arafat on queer love, desire, and Palestinian identity
Books

Zaina Arafat on queer love, desire, and Palestinian identity

2020’s breakout author — The author’s powerful debut novel, You Exist Too Much, follows the story of a bisexual Palestinian-American with a penchant for unattainable women.

Written by: Kate Wyver

Getting deep with Ian MacKaye, the godfather of DIY culture
Music

Getting deep with Ian MacKaye, the godfather of DIY culture

Lockdown Longread — The former Fugazi and Minor Threat frontman and Dischord Records owner talks self-preservation, digital obsession and finding your life tree trunk.

Written by: Andrea Kurland

‘Preppers have gone from tin hat loonies to visionaries’
Reportage

‘Preppers have gone from tin hat loonies to visionaries’

Survival lessons — UK survivalist Steve Hart has spent 40 years preparing for every potential disaster the human race might face. So how does he fare in a pandemic?

Written by: Theo McInnes

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