22.05.19
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In case you’ve missed it, our 100th issue landed this month.

The milestone cover is a particularly special issue – not just because Thom Yorke agreed to give us a rare interview, but also because we’re launching the magazine in New York and celebrating with a series of parties. Whilst we’ve been trekking across the globe to celebrate the issue, we’ve been feeling particularly reflective too. Staff members past and present have looked back on the chaos and victories that got us here in our Oral History, and, visually, we’ve compiled our own tour diary, of some sorts.

Below, you’ll find backstage moments with cover stars and artists we’ve championed, along with some of our favourite behind-the-scenes images.

Left: Jorja Smith and Kali Uchis, Lovebox Festival, 2018 © Daniela Monteiro
Right: Anderson .Paak and SZA, Lovebox Festival, 2018 © Danieia Monteiro

Left: Mitski, Primavera Sound, 2014 © Nacho G Riaza
Right: Dave, Lovebox Festival, 2018 © Daniela Monteiro

Left: IDLES, Primavera Sound, 2018 © Róisín Murphy
Right: Omar Souleyman, Crack Magazine cover shoot, 2017 © Javier Castán

Left: Klein, End of the Road, 2017 © Eleanor Hardwick
Right: J Hus, Applesap Festival, 2017 © Dennis Branko

Left: Octavian, Simple Things Festival, 2018 © Ben Brook
Right: Roi Perez and Avalon Emerson, Crack Magazine's Love International Boat Party, 2018

Left: Helena Hauff, Dimensions Festival, 2018 © Dan Medhurst
Right: William Basinski, Mira Festival, 2017 © Nacho G Riaza

Left: Charles Bradley, Primavera Sound, 2014 © Jake Applebee
Right: Floating Points, Dimensions Festival, 2017 © Dan Medhurst