On his debut album, the Brooklyn rapper hopes to smooth a path forward for the city’s ascendant hip-hop scene, even as it draws criticism amid a rise in gun violence. (NYT)
Is Lord Apex currently UK hip-hop’s greatest vibesman? (Crack)
Catching up with the in-demand studio guru, who’s worked with everyone from Björk to Big Thief, about her empathetic approach to an unnecessarily mysterious field. (Pitchfork)
Chan Marshall, known as Cat Power on stage and in the studio, takes a minute to interview fine art photographer Christy Bush about the early influences on her work, where she finds inspiration, and what she wants to do next. (Bitter Southerner via Public Announcement)
The enigmatic rave duo refused to approve Chris Atkins’ documentary on them - and then he got five years for tax fraud. He explains how he channelled their anarchic spirit and made it anyway, Ford Timelord and all. (The Guardian)
Grime Stories: From the Corner to the Mainstream features the likes of Jammer, Skepta and Roony "Risky Roadz" Keefe, who co-produced the exhibition. (Resident Advisor)
From photographing anti-war protests and impoverished communities to fashion moments and street engagement, the legacy of Jamel Shabazz paints itself as an everlasting offering to humanity. (032c)
The Imagined Reality of Nigel Van Weick
Nigel Van Weick creates paintings that you want to be in. (Monster Children)
Studio Visit: Smith & Goat
Smith & Goat is a specialist creator of concrete homeware. We went down to their East London studio to watch our exclusive new collaboration come to life. (Goodhood)
Mad About Memphis? Here’s the Menswear to Match
Ettore Sottsass’ shapes and colours inspire an ’80s Milano style. (FT)
Last Resort AB Is the Sneaker Brand for Skaters, by Skaters
We caught up with Pontus Alv to get into the details of his sneaker brand, Last Resort AB, who are making the best skate shoes right now. (Highsnobiety)
Héctor Bellerín the swaglord superstar footballer on a vibey Y2K watch, heliocentric-nature-walk drip, Spanish design legends, his new clothing line & more. (Blackbird Spyplane)
An exhaustive list of links from around the web that we’ve been clicking on. (Weed Sport)
