Unknown T wants to be seen
Unknown T’s career was just taking off when it was unjustly derailed. Now, the east London rapper is looking forward
Burna Boy: All Rise
The Nigerian powerhouse has always believed in himself. In the wake of his global breakout album African Giant, the rest of the world is finally catching up
Giant Swan: The shape of noise to come
Giant Swan want to question everything you know about extreme music. We meet the duo in Bristol to talk noise, debut albums and their guiding philosophy
Steve Lacy: Easy does it
With just an iPhone and a guitar, Steve Lacy declared himself the sound of a generation. With his debut album, he proved he’s the sound of a fluid future
J Hus is ready for you
The east London rapper is back with new music, new reflections and the same charisma
Tierra Whack: Planet Whack
With a 15-minute album, the Philadelphia MC showed the world what she can do. We meet with her in London to trace her stratospheric rise
Thom Yorke: Daydream nation
Ahead of his next album, the Radiohead frontman calls for a shock to the system
Grimes is ready to play the villain
After watching her reputation implode, Claire Boucher leaned into destruction. For her latest album, she brings us the end of the world
Kelsey Lu’s neverending trip
The cellist, avant-pop alchemist and Issue 98 cover star is on her own divine path – we meet her to trace the journey so far
The Miseducation of slowthai
Everyday life in forgotten Britain, as seen by the anarchic rapper
Shabaka Hutchings has something to say
We meet the visionary leader ushering in London’s jazz revolution
IDLES: We’re all in this together
Against the backdrop of broken Britain, the Bristol five-piece have become a symbol for collective joy and care
Aphex Twin’s mask collapses
After years of feeding the mystery machine, Richard D. James is offering us more pieces of himself
Christine and the Queens: A portrait of Chris
With her latest album, the French pop star has transformed, summoning the swagger of 1000 heartthrobs to unlock a bold, seductive new persona
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
Rich Brian’s Glow Up
At 18 years old, Rich Brian represents a new chapter in hip-hop. No longer just a viral sensation, the Indonesian rapper wants you to see him – and his 88rising crew – as more than a novelty
Jorja Smith: Real Talk
There’s a timeless elegance to the breakthrough pop star, but her modern soul speaks directly to today’s youth
Kali Uchis: California Dreaming
Kali Uchis hustled hard to make it as a musician. Now, a generation is in love with her timeless style
Fever Ray: Bite Back
Since 2009’s debut LP, the freedoms Dreijer fiercely protects have come under threat. Following a period of queer exploration, the progressive glow of Fever Ray is brighter than ever
King Krule: The Ballad of the Space Cadet and the Deep Sea Diver
The last few years have been turbulent for Archy Marshall. In a pub garden in Peckham he meets with Joe Zadeh to make sense of it all