20 Questions: Homeshake

Talking bad habits and socialist memes with the Montreal-based artist

My life as a mixtape: Little Simz

The north London rapper spoke to us about the songs that helped her climb all the way to the top

Eris Drew and Octo Octa: Love vibrations

The dance music power couple are on a mission to move you

20 Questions: HEALTH

We sit down with singer Jake Duzsik to talk memes, bad habits and conspiracy theories

My Life as a Mixtape: U.S. Girls

From Bikini Kill to Britney Spears, the American-Canadian singer-songwriter highlights her musical touchstones

My Life as a Mixtape: Ian Isiah

We asked the Brooklyn singer to choose the albums and tracks that get him going

20 Questions: Toro y Moi

Following the release of his sixth studio album Outer Peace, we spoke to Chaz Bear about the internet, household chores and trying to stay balanced

Rising: Puma Blue

The 23-year-old South Londoner has mastered a brand of dusky, jazz-inflected guitar pop – with a stunning vulnerability at its core

20 Questions: Connan Mockasin

Wonky pop’s most beloved oddball talks childhood memories, chewy steak and greed

Iceland Airwaves: Reykjavik’s eclectic festival still feels fresh 20 years in

Pitchfork Paris 2018: The Parisian festival tempered forward-facing curation with a notably restrained atmosphere

My life as a Mixtape: Marie Davidson

We asked the Ninja Tune affiliate to disclose her most memorable songs – from the soundtrack of her first job to formative club experiences

My Life as a Mixtape: Dr. Rubinstein

From Army of Lovers to DJ Sprinkles, the Berlin via Tel Aviv DJ details her musical touchstones

Tomorrow’s protest music

Zeina, Hyperaktivist, Shanghai Community Radio and more let us in on how they’re promoting progressive change on their home turf

20 Questions: Big Freedia

Talking Beyoncé, regrettable tattoos and dates with the New Orleans artist

Meet Men I Trust, the Montreal band whose ascent is entirely on their own terms

With no manager and no label, the Canadian trio are animated by an independent ethos – and it seems to be working in their favour

My Life as a Mixtape: Bodega

From teenage highs to adult despair, the art-punk guitarist and singer lays down the soundtrack of his turning points

A Love Letter to… Selena

Selena paved the way for multicultural, empowered pop music. As Dreaming of You turns 23, Rachel Grace Almeida celebrates the legacy of the Mexican-American icon

20 Questions: Mel Blatt

Talking Snoop Dogg, Prince and meeting Bill Clinton with the All Saints singer

My Life as a Mixtape: Let’s Eat Grandma

From Frank Ocean to Don Henley, the Norwich duo underline the songs and albums that made an impact

Meet Snail Mail, the artist who captures teenagerhood in all its awkward splendour

Lindsey Jordan’s guitar pop is shot through with a specific kind of anxiety and heartbreak. We find out what it’s like setting your growing pains to music

My Life as a Mixtape: A. Savage from Parquet Courts

From Crass to The Rolling Stones to Futurisk, the punk vocalist and guitarist highlights the tracks and albums that made a mark

Beach House

MIRA’s 2018 edition secured its reputation for innovation and open thought

Rising: Giant Swan

Meet the Bristol techno-not-techno act who channel chaos and tranquillity – and have little time for chin-strokers

Here’s what went down at The Streets’ first live show in seven years

Aesthetic: Philipp Gorbachev

A pivotal figure in Russian underground music, our fashion editorial sees Philipp Gorbachev swap the club for the deep forest