Jeshi: “I hate the term conscious rap”
The east London rapper talks austerity in London and his debut album Universal Credit. Jeshi stars in Issue 132’s Aesthetic feature
The Audio Story: Ethel Cain
The audio version of our Issue 132 interview with ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ artist Ethel Cain
Slipknot’s debut album carved a place for metal in mainstream pop culture
In the 23 years since its release, a lot has changed for Slipknot. We take a look at the impact of the group’s eponymous debut and how the band has evolved since
Ron Trent presents WARM: What Do the Stars Say to You review
Ron Trent is back with his first full-length project in over a decade – an impeccable reimagining of the cinematic jazz-funk records that shaped his childhood
Hercules and Love Affair: In Amber review
On his fifth studio album In Amber, Andy Butler lays his heart on the table as he explores a new sound – one that puts storytelling front and centre
Perfume Genius: Ugly Season review
Ugly Season is a scenic route to the world’s end that finds hope in bodily beauty, however ravaged
Sun’s Signature: Golden Air review
Sun’s Signature’s Golden Air is music which toys with light and shade. But make no mistake, there’s something lurking in the dark
Petrol Girls: Baby review
Baby builds on the urgency that underpins Petrol Girls’ punk and post-hardcore fury
Mr. Mitch is in a lane of his own making
We meet the hardest-working man in UK club music for Issue 132
Warren Ellis on how a serendipitous moment altered his life’s path for good
The composer heads up The Click in Issue 132. Become a Supporter today to listen to the exclusive podcast version
Ori Deck: The New Sound of Polynesia
In the parks, valleys and nightclubs of Tahiti, a connected generation is bringing the region’s ancestral music into the present day
Salamanda: ashbalkum review
Created during the summer of 2021, ‘ashbalkum’ rings out with a sense of disquiet; creating a sonic snapshot of when lockdowns were lifted and there was an uneasiness about re-entering the world
Arooj Aftab is reimagining the music of centuries past, and making history as she goes
Composer, vocalist, Grammy-award winner, storyteller. Arooj Aftab is the cover star of Issue 132
Kendrick Lamar: Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
Rap’s philosopher king returns with a revelatory album of knotty provocations and personal breakthroughs