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KiLLOWEN has found the sweet spot between UKG and UK rap
In partnership with END.
How Danny Brown’s fearless collaborators shaped his new album Stardust
THE FACE speaks to Jane Remover, underscores, Frost Children and femtanyl about reinvigorating the now-sober rap veteran.
Fender has made a guitar for everyone
The LA-based instrument manufacturer have tapped Turnstile, hardcore’s most exciting band, to fly the flag for the new American Pro Classic.
EsDeeKid continues his hot streak with Century
Also on Rated by The Face: Swank Mami, Tyler, the Creator, Horse Vision and Chy Cartier & Lil Yachty.
Everyone’s obsessed with PinkPantheress’s DJ Joe
The first interview with the man, the myth, the legend.
Cult rapper Sematary: “I have a fascination with American decay”
The underground star talks ghosts, Gucci Mane and the Lynch samples on his Halloween-ready mixtape Haunt-O-Holixx.
Sorry aren’t faking it
After becoming dissillusioned with the music scene, the North London band persevered for their deliriously referential, emotionally raw third album Cosplay.
Rosalía makes a theatrical return with Berghain
Also on the Rated by THE FACE Playlist: Dave, BNYX, Lily Allen and Slew.
fakemink comes out swinging on Fidelio
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Ledbyher, 1010benja, SASSY09 and Headache.
PinkPantheress and Oklou give Girl Like Me a trip-hop makeover
Also on Rated by THE FACE: Bassvictim, Dexter in the Newsagent, Tara Lily & King Krule and Skepta & Finesse Kid.
Partying on a school night with Chaos in the CBD
In partnership with LN-CC
The Hellp step their game up with Doppler
Also on the THE FACE playlist: Chanel Beads, Danny L Harle, Feng and Dry Cleaning.
Cameron Winter, wild goose
The 23-year-old Brooklynite is being lauded as one of today’s greatest songwriters. During a promo trip for Getting Killed, the red-hot new album from his band Geese, Winter explains his aversion to hype, and his complex connection with the rock canon.
FKA twigs makes the afters sound like a great idea on Cheap Hotel
Also on THE FACE playlist: Geese, Yaeji, Jackzebra, Yung Lean & Bladee.
Bar Italia thrash it out on the indie-punk scorcher Rooster
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Cardi B, Jawnino, Destroy Lonely and King Princess.
Rave is resistance for the Japanese teenagers in Happyend
The dystopian techno drama is directed by Neo Sora, son of the legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. THE FACE speaks to Sora and composer Lia Ouyang Rusli about the film’s powerful sonic heartbeat.
Justin Bieber recruits Tems for I Think You’re Special
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Veeze, James K and Fine.
Hayley Williams is my favourite band
Having completed a 360 major label deal which lasted for 20 years, the Paramore legend is relishing her freedom with her new solo album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party.
On Dev Hynes: Essex Honey and the ground beneath us
Mustafa's reflections on the new Blood Orange album.
Billionhappy’s single 阴暗B contains the explosive energy of China’s underground
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Nettspend, Len, Sofie Royer and Elias Rønnenfelt.
Earl Sweatshirt’s heart is full on Tourmaline
Also on Rated by THE FACE: Geese, Unflirt, Wolf Alice and Adéla.
Meet Lace Manhattan and Dixie Normus, AKA Margaret Qualley and Talia Ryder
Prince had Camille, David Bowie had Ziggy Stardust and Nicki Minaj has Roman Zolanski. Now, it’s Margaret Qualley and Talia Ryder’s turn to mess around with musical alter egos.
Ethel Cain is turning the page
Her legion of fans copy her tattoos, send her gifts and make their own bumper stickers about her. But as Hayden Anhedönia, better known as Ethel Cain, has found out, sometimes that adoration has come at a cost. Now, new album Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You steers a fresh course.
