A real conversation with Noah Dillon
The Hellp’s frontman is one of the key players of 2020s underground music, and his emotive visual art has led to collaborations with Rosalía and 2hollis. So why does he still doubt himself?
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End of year reflections from FACE cover girl Cortisa Star
In 2025, the rapper and model manifested her dreams.
Sabrina Fuentes sings like a strung-out celebrity on Pretty Sick’s Star
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Jane Remover, The Crying Nudes, Len and Daniel Blumberg.
Everyone in London seems to be talking about Lost
Over the last couple of weeks, THE FACE’s team has kept hearing the same question: “Have you been to Lost yet?”
Yasi Salek hosts the coolest rock podcast
Educate yourself with Bandsplain.
Strange quarter, here we come
Notorious. Experimental. Piss-taking. For 10 years, Salford venue The White Hotel has been the centre of the North’s alternative nightlife. Here, the club’s closest allies explain their respect for the incendiary institution.
Welcome to Planet Romy
Master of her own universe, True Poster, It-girl in the making: meet Romy Mars, the 19-year-old on the cusp of pretty much everything.
Victory Lap’s documentary unites the UK’s DIY rap scene
Grab your popcorn.
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In partnership with Relentless
Lil Uzi Vert denies that they’ve fallen off on Relevant
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Central Cee, Zukovstheworld, George Riley and TTSSFU.
Behind the scenes of our Dave cover interview
Amel Mukhtar reflects on her experience of gaining rare access to the introspective rapper.
Feel the city, roll the dice
Smerz have artfully captured the thrill of young urban womanhood.
Skrillex gives Caroline Polachek a techno makeover on Hit me where it hurts x
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: The Hellp, Wesley Joseph, Triage and Pollyfromthedirt.
The man who would be king
Since breaking through at the age of 16, Dave has filled arenas, headlined festivals and conquered the charts. With the release of his third album The Boy Who Played The Harp, THE FACE finds an artist who’s proudly unwilling to compromise.
Robyn’s comeback single Dopamine is an addictive rush of arena-ready pop
Also on Rated by THE FACE playlist: Ken Carson, Ms* Gloom, FKA twigs and D-Block Europe.
A sneak peak at Deviation’s new photo book
Dean Blunt, Virgil Abloh and Moodymann have all graced the stage at the respected London clubnight.
Charli xcx and John Cale mix elegance with brutality on their collaboration House
Also on the Rated by THE FACE Playlist: Smerz, Olan Monk, Grace Ives and Rosalía.
Backstage with Blawan
In partnership with Stone Island
In the crowd at EsDeeKid’s London show
The scouse rapper's Rebel tour was legendary.
“I find K‑pop like drugs”: backstage with Mechatok and Isabella Lovestory at C2C Festival
The She’s a Director collaborators on sleepless nights, New Jeans and the importance of a slogan.
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.
