Lana Del Rey – Lust for Life

From personal ennui to the ache of a nation, Del Rey’s fourth album responds to America’s political shift – and it’s compelling stuff

Teething pains and potential at Neversea Festival’s first edition

How engineer Russell Elevado found the vintage sound of Erykah Badu’s Mama’s Gun

Russell Elevado walks us through the analogue equipment used to capture Badu’s sound during a famed era of creativity at Electric Lady Studios

Five New Releases You Need To Hear This Week

Dizzee, Tyler and Lana return while Daphni treats us a to a lengthy stream of brand new material

The mystery of Frank Ocean and moments of empowerment at Lovebox

A conversation with Willo Perron, the mind behind Jay-Z’s 4:44 campaign

The creative director sits down with Crack to talk Jay-Z’s 4:44 artwork and the visuals for the forthcoming tour

Five Mixes You Need to Hear This Week

Laurel Halo, Athene, DJ Persuasion, Elena Colombi and Bandshell feature in our cheat sheet to the week’s best sets

Chester Bennington’s vulnerability resonated with a generation

In light of the Linkin Park frontman’s tragic passing, Gabriel Szatan remembers a man who meant so much to so many

Daphni – FabricLive 93

The tracklist may be made up exclusively of Dan Snaith productions but FabricLive 93 flows like a cohesive dance mix