Lous and the Yakuza is dreaming up her own boundaryless universe
Lous and the Yakuza builds worlds with her music. We connect with the Congolese-Rwandan artist for Issue 134’s Aesthetic feature
MIKE is striving for sincerity
We meet the Brooklyn rapper for Issue 128’s Aesthetic feature
POiSON ANNA is finding the most extreme version of herself through sound
The London born-and-raised musician talks self-expression, trusting the universe and treating every day like a fashion show. Taken from Issue 125’s Aesthetic feature
Kam-Bu raps with a wisdom and clarity beyond his years
The 24-year-old rapper is ready to take the next step in his life. For Issue 124’s Aesthetic feature, he discusses racial profiling, sustainability and wanting to be remembered for his sound
Layla is here to switch things up
We meet ascendent Berlin-based rapper Layla for this month’s Aesthetic
Joviale is coming into their own
In Issue 122’s Aesthetic feature, the north London artists talks YouTube tangents, vulnerability and creative curiosity
María Isabel is following her own path
We meet rising LA-based singer-songwriter María Isabel for this month’s Aesthetic
BackRoad Gee walks his own way
In Issue 119’s Aesthetic feature, the east London rapper talks not being boxed in musically, his visual style and why he’s called BackRoad Gee
Ojerime is looking towards the future
The south London singer-songwriter talks mastering Nigerian food, her visuals and sound. Taken from Issue 117’s Aesthetic feature
Lord Apex is the cult MC floating to the top
We interview the cult MC for Issue 113’s Aesthetic feature
Shaybo is ready to take South London’s crown
It’s been a long road to the top for Shaybo, but now the South London MC is ready to rule
Aesthetic: Bbymutha
We meet Chattanooga, Tennessee’s outrageous, sex-positive superstar Bbymutha for this month’s Aesthetic
LSDXOXO is expanding his sound towards new frontiers
Rashaad Glasgow talks his upcoming LP, New York’s club scene, and finding his sound within Tumblr’s golden era
Aesthetic: Bakar
We catch up with the Camden born and raised artist to talk Paris Fashion Week, collaborations and his trajectory so far
Aesthetic: Coucou Chloe
For our latest styled Aesthetic feature, we catch up with NUXXE affiliate Coucou Chloe to talk fashion, music and where the two worlds collide
Aesthetic: Obongjayar
Obongjayar is finding his voice in public, the results are fascinating
6 London creatives forecast the future of festivals
We caught up with six rising creatives at Field Day to ask them what the future of festivals might look like
CHAI are redefining cute with their Neo-Kawaii ethos
In a London studio, the dance punk band let us in on how their sound is connected to their style
Virgen María’s powerful performance art blends music, sex and spirituality
María Forqué takes a naked stroll through Madrid and delves into the link between techno and meditation
Aesthetic: Theophilus London
We speak with the Kanye-tipped artist and fashion favourite on retreating from social media to feel closer to his heritage
Aesthetic: Greentea Peng
We meet with the Bermondsey-born artist to find out how her music is tied to her visual aesthetic – and, of course, her love for the colour green
Aesthetic: Lava La Rue
We catch up with the multi-hyphenate outside a Brixton studio to talk founding the nine8collective and forming her music from real life experiences
Aesthetic: Mahalia
We caught up with the rising artist in a London studio to talk self-assurance, wigs and carving out a sound of her own
Aesthetic: Nakhane
In our styled editorial, the South African artist discusses overcoming his fears, and constructing his own sense of power through coded fashions
Aesthetic: Sega Bodega
We sat down with the NUXXE label founder to discuss the search for a visual aesthetic, and how fashion matches his meandering soundscapes
Aesthetic: Bad Gyal
Sewing a range of influences into her sound, the Barcelona rap rebel’s music is hard to pin down. She talks discovering dancehall parties and cooking up a different flavour
Aesthetic: serpentwithfeet
Josiah Wise’s confrontational appearance makes for a striking contrast against the smooth beauty of his gospel-influenced music. In this fashion editorial, we scratch the surface of an intriguing artist
Aesthetic: Jason Williamson
As firmly stated by the Sleaford Mods frontman, tower blocks and chip shops were among the list of no-go’s for this shoot. Augustin Macellari finds out why
Aesthetic: Klein
Klein gatecrashed the experimental scene with her multilayered, montage-like compositions. Her style proves equally hard to pin down
Aesthetic: Bala Club
Extreme, apocalyptic, indefinable… The style of London’s Bala Club crew is a continuation of their unique approach to club music