Music

From dubstep rollers to percussive jazz, the 24-year-old has a reputation for being one of Brussels’ most eclectic record-spinners.

Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: BXKS, Snuggle, Joviale and Heavy Lungs.

Ahead of his posthumous album Quit To Play Chess, the radical musician’s friends, family and big-name collaborators reflect on his struggles and his soul-stirring charm.

Guide to Modern Living: The A.K. and Jai Paul approved musician loves a niche YouTube video, is surprisingly accident prone and used to be a fireman. Piqued your interest?

The Los Angeles music journalist has put on his Von Dutch cap and delved into the alluringly sleazy world of '00s celebrity culture.

Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: Turnstile, Sherelle, Sorry and Deela.

Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: 2hollis, Fakemink, Rosie Lowe and Jawnino.

Guide to Modern Living: The Glasgwegian cyberfolk duo share their wisdom on the internet, superstition and doing drugs at the dinner table.

The underground musician formerly known as Spooky Black has battled addiction and endured an uncomfortable relationship with viral fame. With his former alias distant in the rearview mirror, he’s now fumbling for glimmers of hope on his new album, Crisis Kid.

Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: Bb trickz, Avalon Emerson, YT and MJ Lenderman.

Also on Rated by THE FACE: Nettspend, Plaqueboymax, Debby Friday and Bodur.

Guide to modern living: Three albums and a world tour in, the Canadian musician talks falling over, private dancing and unleashing (!) the (!!) beast (!!!).

Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: Florence Sinclair, Tommy Gold, Chappell Roan and Nikki Nair and DJ ADHD.

Since the uncs running Ireland’s music industry aren’t hitting pause on U2 any time soon, a bunch of young, diverse artists are embracing the DIY grind. We spoke to some of the country’s alternative PoC acts making a lot of noise.

Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Lauren Duffus, Yaeji, Jessie Reyez and Sasami.

Guide to Modern Living: The Tyler, the Creator-approved duo talk snacks, social media and animal trivia.

After going viral in 2017, Claire Cottrill’s teenage dreams quickly came true, but the relentless demands of the music industry strained her physical and mental health. Now touring her Grammy-nominated album Charm, the 26-year-old’s confidence has been renewed.

Also on Rated by THE FACE playlist: Fakemink, Two Shell, Jim Legxacy and C Turtle.

After spending 13 years behind bars, the controversial dancehall king has returned to a radically shifted cultural landscape. THE FACE meets him in Jamaica as he plots his epic comeback.

Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Nemzzz, DJ Python, Tate McRae and Smerz.

Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Skaiwater, DJ Heartstring, Sabrina Carpenter and Dolly Parton.

Here’s a selection of sexy, romantic jams – hand-picked by a bunch of cool people in our contacts.