Books to read this month: Untold stories from women in music and UK rave culture

From astrology cocktails to 90s club kids and the experiences of women in music, these are the books worth adding to your reading list

SHAPE Platform: The video takeover

The SHAPE Platform takeover continues with the premiere of five new visuals from the platform’s roster of artists. Featuring KMRU, Shapednoise, Johanna Hedva and more

Jamal Edwards: 6 artists on their SB.TV video shoots

Jamal Edwards, the founder of pioneering media company SB.TV, recently passed away. Here, we catch up with artists who connected with Edwards via the platform, and learn about their time spent shooting with the late music mogul

Thierry Mugler: The late fashion designer’s best moments in music

From working with George Michael to dressing Beyoncé, Diana Ross, David Bowie and Grace Jones

Gift guide: The best Christmas presents for music fans

From Lil Nas X’s Montero robe to Radiohead’s fine bone china tea set

6 essential essays by groundbreaking cultural critic Greg Tate

The “Godfather of hip-hop journalism” passed away this week aged 64. Discover – or revisit – six of his best works covering Kendrick Lamar, Bad Brains, Basquiat, Azealia Banks and more

Downtime: Courtney Barnett

From animated shows to inspiring documentaries, the Australian artist shares her cultural recommendations

Abstract viewing: 5 must-watch films chosen by Vicki Bennett

People like Us, aka sound collagist and artist Vicki Bennett, has compiled a list of films and TV shows that explore the boundaries of genre

Downtime: Flora Yin-Wong

London-based DJ, musician and writer Flora Yin-Wong comes through with a list of wide-ranging cultural recommendations