Speed of Sound: Modu Moctar

Tuareg trailblazer Mdou Moctar has built a fervent following for his blistering takedown of colonialism through stadium-sized riffs. His latest album, Funeral for Justice, makes his plight all the more urgent

New exhibition Beyond the Bassline celebrates 500 years of Black British music history

On view now at the British Library, Beyond the Bassline uses photography, immersive soundscapes, and…

Resonances: The personal story behind Ryuichi Sakamoto:Opus

Japanese director Neo Sora’s film of his father’s final concert is a profound examination of artistic curiosity and human resilience

Manufacturing moments and making it all worth it: why did so many artists rely on surprise guests at Coachella?

As more and more artists reach for surprise cameo appearances to generate talking points, what…

Chanel Beads is working through the mess

“I’m not interested in reflecting the current moment,” Shane Lavers says, from under a huge black hoodie. As Chanel Beads, he creates complex, melancholic music that intentionally resists being placed in time.

Scorched Earth Songs: Lord Spikeheart

Lord Spikeheart brought the world’s attention to the African metal underground as one half of DUMA. Now solo, the Nakuru-born provocateur is wielding the power of extreme music for positive ends

Mk.gee and late night drives: K-LONE’s Current Edit

From ambient sounds to textured club tracks, K-LONE checks in with a mix capturing his…

In Photos: Flowdan headlines our Issue 154 launch party

Issue 154 cover star Flowdan brought the heat to The George Tavern in London’s east…

Tune in to TRISTÁN‘s enigmatic influences

19-year old Madrid based TRISTÁN has pop knowledge beyond his years and within his selections you can see the enigmatic array of influences that are responsible.