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The celebrated percussionist, producer and bandleader guides you through your Sunday morning with a mix of songs that influenced the sound and ethos of his new album, ‘KALAK’
Across the music industry, artists, labels and platforms are donating funds to help support the people of Ukraine. Here’s a list of resources, with links to charities and organisations
A rolling playlist of the best new music, curated and regularly refreshed by Crack Magazine
Our pick of the best albums of 2022, starring Kendrick Lamar, Ariel Zetina, 700 Bliss, Wu-Lu and more. Music that left a mark on us – and the world – in a year that’s oscillated between the frightening and the absurd; painful and joyous.
Ethel Cain, the Southern Gothic alter ego of Hayden Silas Anhedönia, inspired devotion like no other artist in 2022. But with the first chapter of her sprawling epic ending in tragedy, where does the cult of Cain go from here?
“A snapshot of where my sound is, at this point in time, whilst also nodding firmly to the future”
DJ Plead and Azu Tiwaline talk finding balance between touring and making music, exploring their heritage through their work and what factors are important for their creative process
The Venetian artist discusses synths, simplicity and improvised epiphanies in this month’s The Click
Photographer Glauco Canalis captured C2C Festival’s 20th anniversary edition, which saw performances from the likes of Arca, Blackhaine, Jeff Mills and more
100 minutes of pure energy from the London-based party-starter
A reinvigorating Sunday set from the Baltimore artist. This one’s hard to pin down – in the very best way.
With its 15th edition, Utrecht’s Le Guess Who? continued its run as one of the best festivals that Europe has to offer. Relive the event through five standout performances
Captivating rhythms, “Arabic flavours, and percussive swings with some melodic basslines” come together with nimble mixing across this club-primed set from fast-rising producer Moktar
Central Cee graced the stage at north London’s Alexandra Palace last night for a packed-out homecoming show
We caught up with the designer behind the ‘Blooming Fuschia’ petal shirt, worn by Lous and the Yakuza in our Aesthetic shoot, to talk inspirations, advice for young designers and the process behind her work
The past and present collide on this specialist mix from DEEWEE signee Movulango
CLIP’s subtle bravado, paired with her candid lyricism, resonates with a younger generation that embraces life in all its contours. We catch up with the rising artist for Issue 138
An exercise in gorgeous subtlety from Swedish vocalist and producer Merely
Semibreve isn’t your average festival. Held in Braga, a city known for its religious heritage, the event comprises more a series of expertly curated concerts and clubnights held in intentionally selected venues
Los Angeles producer Maral draws from a rich vein of Persian folk, pop and classical to recast enduring sentiment in urgent new ways
