Music

What makes a pop song sound British?

From Becky Hill’s belters to Jess Glynne’s jams, chart dance music has long had a distinctive quality. Think: pitch-shifted vocals, catchy hooks and house beats. Welcome, dear listener, to Happy Huncore.

New York DJ Livwutang will put you in a trance

100%: The Denver-born selector’s distinctive style landed her a residency at the respected Nowadays club. She talks to us about her West African roots, sentimental records and New Zealand’s sheep population.

The sound of England

Inspired by cyphers, sound systems and local music heroes, these cutting-edge artists are keeping folk tradition alive.

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