Run the Jewels
How DJ Shadow went from brainiac misfit to champion of the underdog
A maverick in the margins — Since making a breakthrough as a beat-making pioneer, DJ Shadow has struggled to get his work heard. Now he's giving new artists a leg-up: shattering myths about label power and challenging ideas of success.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Go-to guitar hero: An interview with Matt Sweeney
A wolf among wolves — What do Johnny Cash, Adele, Cat Power and Run the Jewels have in common? They've all relied on guitarist Matt Sweeney - a nomadic talent who knows how to get the most out of life.
Written by: Steven T. Hanley
DJ Shadow: Five creative principles to live by
Things I Learned Along the Way — DJ Shadow believes in following your instincts at all costs, steering clear of crowd-pleasing even if it makes life more difficult. Twenty years on from his seminal album Endtroducing…, the production pioneer talks us through the mentality that's shaped a singular career.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The Best Music Videos of 2015
Run The Jewels, MIA, — Police brutality, domestic violence, the refugee crisis, dad dancing and hallucinogenic drug experiences were all explored in the music cinematography of the past year.
Written by: HUCK HQ