Ethel Cain’s Fuck Me Eyes is a poignant powerpop anthem
Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: Shelly, John Glacier, Sainté and Alex G.
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Oasis’s Cardiff crowd proved that Britpop will live forever
THE FACE met the superfans who survived the Ticketmaster waiting room.
Nourished by Time never wants to stop dreaming
Ahead of his second album, The Passionate Ones, the unique Baltimore musician reflects on his long road to success and figuring out “a way to talk about love and leftism in a pop format”.
EsDeeKid and Fimiguerro show Liverpool some love on 5am
Also on Rated by THE FACE: Lorde, PinkPantheress, Dexter in the Newsagent and Multiscreen.
Best afters in Manchester? Iceboy Violet would rather be in bed
Manchester’s genre-blurring rapper and producer talks pre-show nerves, the rise of a new wave in UK underground rap and a well-timed Paul Simon track.
Mark William Lewis’s introspective music is making a lot of noise
Having crafted his tender sound in South London, the poetic songwriter is heading on an international tour with the backing of A24’s new record label.
The Nu China music scene is breaking through the firewall
THE FACE meets a new generation of rappers, ravers and weirdos emerging from China's smaller cities.
The Glastonbury line-up is pretty good, actually
And we've made a list of recommendations to prove it.
Ethel Cain dreams of her lover on country-flavoured ballad Nettles
Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: George Riley, Frost Children, Feng, and Lauren Duffus.
Franz from Turnstile is the coolest bass player right now
We called up the Baltimore bassist to congratulate him on Turnstile's new album and his campaign with Guess Jeans.
Black at Glasto will have a new space at Worthy Farm
The group's founder Elsie Cullen talks about her mission to unite Black festival goers.
In photos: Haunted Mound’s London show
The gothic rap collective are unleashing mayhem on their Death's Wagon tour.
Addison Rae revels in her success on Fame is a Gun
Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: Lorde, Ledbyher, Alex G and Nina Cristante.
Life lessons from Goldie
Goldie is innovative, loud and – as revered graffiti writer 10Foot points out in this conversation – a radical provocateur. With the release of Alpha Omega, his first album in eight years, it was time to give Uncle G his long-overdue debut FACE cover.
Cortisa Star is kicking down the doors
From Delaware to the runway, the viral rapper is making music for the girls, the bots and anyone who ever felt off.
Turnstile connect the club and the moshpit on Look Out for Me
Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: Blumitsu, Avery Tucker, Mark William Lewis and HiTech.
In the pit at Kneecap’s surprise London show
Guess who’s back on the news…
Yullola’s music is spiritual, sensual and spooky
If you’re ever looking to soundtrack a coven meeting, you’ll want to add this alt-pop to the playlist.
Fakemink, Mechatok and Ecco2k’s Makka is a euphoric underground anthem
Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: Arca, Acopia, Wolf Alice and Alessi Rose.
Scenic route is underground music’s most exciting label
It’s hard out there for leftfield musicians. But this independent label and event series proves there’s still plenty of people who want to go out and have their ears challenged.
Giggs, ML and the North West’s cutting-edge talent just took over Manchester
In partnership with Stone Island and END.
Erika de Casier makes a move with the slinky trip-hop track You Got It!
Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: PinkPantheress, Isaiah Hull and James Massiah
Chloe Qisha will heal your teenage self
Alt-pop’s rising star on dodging fuckboys, swapping wardrobes with Jacob Elordi and the dark depths of HorseTok.
The return of Simon Wheatley, grime’s most revered photographer
With a little help from Corteiz boss Clint, there's a new edition of Simon's sought-after book Don't Call Me Urban.
