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.
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Dean Blunt & Elias Rønnenfelt, Biig Piig, Fimiguerrero and Mei Semones.
THE FACE speaks to the DJs, rappers and writers who are packing out an East London boozer with prose.
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Cristale, Greentea Peng, Len and Mechatok.
Photographer Neil Massey looks back on a glorious day with the game-changing London collective.
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Central Cee, AntsLive, Shygirl and Luna Morgenstern.
Also on Rated by THE FACE: Chy Cartier, Sam Akpro, Saya Gray and Jeshi.
The DJ/producer taskforce peddle white-hot electro and a mysterious blue substance known as The Formula.
Also on the Rated by THE FACE Playlist: Ethel Cain, Travy, Richard Russell and Ashbeck.
100%: The Japanese-English artist tells us all about eating gorgonzola pasta and her first kiss. Don’t worry – she didn’t do those two in order.
100%: The chart-topping artist talks Ratatouille, auditioning to play Snoop Dogg and representing the Nigerian immigrant experience.
Music Director Davy Reed picks his favourites from THE FACE this year.
100%: The German DJ and producer left death metal behind – found his musical awakening at the club.
After various experiments – not least medieval-themed trap – 2hollis has risen from the underground with elfin looks, a moshpit-commanding presence and a formidable sound that sneaks pop hooks into pulverising rage rap and EDM.
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Nettspend, Sky Ferreira, Blaketheman1000 and Chloe Cherry.
