The revenge of the fatally online outcasts. DIY DJing. The rising tide of sloponomics. Power to the people. Artists defying Big Tech. A new wave of British rap. We asked some of our favourite writers, contributors and scene-setters to pick apart the bones of music and culture in 2025.
The revenge of the fatally online outcasts. DIY DJing. The rising tide of sloponomics. Power to the people. Artists defying Big Tech. A new wave of British rap. We asked some of our favourite writers, contributors and scene-setters to pick apart the bones of music and culture in 2025.
Jessie Reyez is unstoppable. She’s collaborated with Lil Yachty and Miguel, penned hits for Dua Lipa and, most recently, released her second book of poetry. Now, after years of laying the groundwork, the Canadian-Colombian is stepping into a radical, fearless confidence.
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