Friday 22 July 2022

LINKED UP 027

A History of Chopped and Screwed in Ten Tracks 
DJ Screw's slow, psychedelic DJ and production style has majorly influenced electronic music, R&B and pop. Houston-based artist Rabit and author Lance Scott Walker trace the roots of this pervasive sound. 
(Resident Advisor)

How Bankhead Became a Hip-Hop Landmark
Atlanta rap wouldn’t be what it is today without the area’s contributions. 
(Atlanta via Public Announcement)

Desus and Mero: How Two Kids From the Bronx Revolutionised Late Night - Then Imploded
The cult comedy duo have split citing creative differences. (The Guardian)

How hate5six Captures the Hardcore Universe
In a subculture that thrives on spontaneity and obscurity, Sunny Singh’s video library stands out as a lovingly curated record. (New Yorker)

Here’s what happened. (The Athletic)

The Rise of the Giant Killers: Football’s Underdogs Are Building Winning Brands
Football is big business. But while the world’s biggest clubs are doing the same things to compete for the same fans, is the true brand innovation being achieved at the grassroots level of smaller community-focused teams? (The Drum)

Whether the pandemic prompted you to buy your first set of clubs or you’ve got a standing tee time with your pals, a new wave of colourful pros, genuinely cool brands, and unstuffy courses means there are more ways than ever to feed your obsession. (GQ)

Summer 2022’s official gear guide, and for the first time ever, a companion Spectator’s Guide, ideal for those of you interested in tennis but maybe not yet ready to play. (Racquet)

Victory Lap
An exhaustive list of links from around the web that we’ve been clicking on. (Weed Sport)

Glenn Kitson: Likes A Meme. Loves a Big Jacket.
Glenn Kitson joins The Danny Lomas Podcast for a chat about jackets, directing, and how to get into the creative industries. (Spotify)