MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A. is a fascinating portrait of a controversial star

Steve Loveridge’s long-delayed documentary of the Tamil rapper explores a complicated artist – and the emotional context behind her work

In Photos: Outlook Festival 2018

Photographer Ollie Kirk was on site to capture the sun-kissed five-day extravaganza at Croatia’s Fort Punta Christo

20 Questions: Big Freedia

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

Dear Nakhane: Spiritual Guidance on Life, Looks and Tasteful Nudes

Looking for wisdom on sex, self-love and navigating your way through the world? Crack’s Agony Aunt is here to help

Johny, Papa and the dark implications of the memeification of kids’ TV

Childrens videos are increasingly being repurposed into creepy memes by adults. But this is a problematic trend, according to one expert

In Photos: Bread&&Butter by Zalando

Photographer Kasia Zacharko was on site to capture the action of Europe’s largest fashion fair – from the backstage area to the afterparty

Charli XCX: Pull Up to the Party

Charlotte Aitchison is taking pop on a thrilling joyride. Chal Ravens joins her as she powers into the future

Ghetts’ Black Rose: Colourism, Diaspora Blues and Fatherhood

Chanté Joseph unpacks the powerful and sensitive themes of the grime veteran’s latest track and visual

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill transcended gender qualifiers, genre and time

On its 20th anniversary, Briana Younger commemorates the graceful strength of an essential LP

In Photos: Houghton Festival 2018

Co-founder Craig Richards and the team behind Gottwood took to the Norfolk countryside to stage the second, magical edition of the four-day extravaganza

Close Listening: Tracing the history of field recordings and electronic music 

From wax cylinders to washing machines, Thomas Hobbs explores how everyday sounds have shaped the development of electronic music

The New Stories of UK Jazz

A swell of talent has galvanised the UK jazz scene. The faces of a new wave, Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd are breathing new life into the movement

Rising: Men I Trust

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

RP Boo: Paid Dues

We meet the ‘godfather of footwork’ who, 20 years after he altered the fabric of dance music in his city, is recognised for his visionary mind

Tirzah: Slow Motion

We gatecrash a session with lo-fi Londoners Tirzah, Micachu and Coby Sey to get to the heart of Tirzah’s intimate new album Devotion

Sisterhood: Munroe Bergdorf

A guide to allyship and action from the social activist, model and former Pxssy Palace resident