Music

Firefighter-turned-musician Ruthven shares his life lessons

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?

Jeff Weiss’s Britney Spears book is based on a true story (allegedly)

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

Cortisa Star raps ferociously on Dramatic

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

Inner-city pressure: the films following Europe’s rawest musical talents

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PinkPantheress returns with Tonight, a flirty club anthem

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

Kelora want to cleanse your timeline

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

Corbin can see the light

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.

Rainy Miller introduces us to the Northern Gothic with his new single, Vengeance

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

Meet the creative class of 2025

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JT’s hot girl anthem Ran Out is destined for your Friday playlist

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

Tate McRae’s been manifesting this since she was eight

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

Playboi Carti corrupts an Ashanti sample on Cocaine Nose

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

We’re in the middle of an Irish music renaissance

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.

Danish duo Snuggle capture Copenhagen’s charm with their new single

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

Paris Texas want you to stop calling your pets stupid names

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

How Clairo found herself

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.