Is the UK albums chart fair?
Rappers and heritage rock bands are battling for the UK Number One, and it’s the acts with vinyl-loving fans who are winning.
Will Pritchard
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Socially distanced gigs are the best we’ve got, for now. So what’s it like to play one?
“Covid secure” viewing pens, plastic bubbles and sit down raves. Desperate times call for desperate measures. THE FACE speaks to DJs and musicians who’ve had the strange pleasure of performing to masked punters this year.
Clout chasing on the set of Nines’ new video shoot
Few UK rappers do visuals as well as Nines, and everyone’s talking about the classic rap references in the video for new single Clout. The Face speaks to the director and gets a BTS glimpse of the shoot.
What’s the motivation in leaking an album?
From hackers to hustlers, clout chasers, and superfans, we take a glimpse into the bizarre culture of fans sabotaging their favourite artists.
Open it up! How rap went wild for the moshpit
Rap shows used to encourage a play-it-cool attitude. So why have they become more like punk and metal gigs?
Band in the USA: why’s it so hard for UK musicians to tour The States?
Artists and industry insiders reveal the tricks, trials and tribulations that come with booking an American tour.
Are streaming records actually worth celebrating?
It feels like every week, a superstar shatters yet another record.
MoStack’s Stacko LP sticks to the script
Review: Afroswing is soundtracking yet another UK summer. Despite his distinctive style, MoStack conforms for a winning formula.