Co-host of How Long Gone - one of the best podcasts on earth - Chris Black reveals a musical education shaped by hardcore, melancholy and anglophilia as he talks through the songs that soundtracked his life.
(The Line of Best Fit)
Although he's the heir apparent to a proud tradition of slacker singer-songwriters, no one in indie rock had a busier 2024 than Jake Lenderman. Now, as his star continues to rise, he’s trying to hold on to the community that shaped him - and learning to live on his own. (GQ)
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On the Road With Spiritual Cramp
Frontman Michael Bingham took us behind the scenes of their packed European tour with L.S. Dunes and Rise Against. (Alt Press)
A Rare Interview With Bladee, the Mystic Oracle of Internet Rap
The legend of Bladee is shrouded in myth, but maybe that’s because Benjamin Reichwald remains a mystery even to himself. On a cold night in Stockholm, the monastic artist opens his door for a candid interview about his music, his ongoing quest for the divine, and what’s really real behind the de facto leader of Drain Gang. (Pitchfork)
Grime 3.0: How a New Generation Are Redefining the Sound
A new wave of energised young MCs, DJs, producers, videographers and more are bringing grime back to the forefront of UK music. (DJ Mag)
Her haunting song ‘Goodbye Horses’ had a star turn in The Silence of the Lambs, but the enigmatic artist behind it seemingly vanished for decades after. (NYT)
Fitzcarraldo Editions: The Biggest Little Press in the World
Fitzcarraldo Editions is the biggest sensation in publishing in decades. But what makes the press so successful outside traditional book circles? Is it their refined literary taste or their sleek, distinctive books that act as a cultural signifier? (032c)
The Next Big Thing in Book-Club Land? Edge
Being a star isn’t enough anymore. One has to be cool too. (Air Mail)
What Happens at Chateau Marmont…
Where do Hollywood stars go to let their guard down? Novelist AM Homes celebrates the castle on the hill. (FT)
Who’s joining? What’s the scene like? Will you miss out if you aren’t part of the club? (NYT)
Good Morning, New York City
Eight New Yorkers seize the day wearing preppy springtime styles. (LifeWear)
How Ivy Ends
Menswear's favourite look has been going hard for a century. How much longer can it last? (Mensweird)
The photographer’s signature large-scale portraits show the secret world of the haute bourgeoisie - and the way certain poses are handed down across generations. (Aperture)
The Singular Vision of Peter Hujar
Artist, photographer and printer Gary Schneider reflects on his relationship with the legendary American photographer. (Frieze)
He has a prolific career and extensive portfolio, with his images of British life especially iconic. At 72, he tells Miranda Sawyer, he’s still thinking about what to shoot next. (The Guardian)
In his work, the photographer Roe Ethridge is interested in juxtaposing the familiar and the unexpected. Creating images that tend to focus on everyday encounters, Ethridge uncovers resonances beneath the surface, offering a quiet subversion in a culture that’s arguably over-saturated with visual noise. (Antenne)
As iconic Places+Faces photographs hit Sotheby’s auction house this week, marking the release of their debut photobook, we speak to duo Ciesay and Soulz about the serendipitous moments behind some of their favourite images. (Dazed)
The artist Coco Capitán curated this season’s UT collaboration with Magnum Photos. We asked her what inspires her artistic practice, whether it be photography, prose or installation. (LifeWear)
“You keep watering it and taking care of it, and it'll grow.” (Village Psychic)
