Justin Bieber recruits Tems for I Think You’re Special
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Hayley Williams is my favourite band
Having completed a 360 major label deal which lasted for 20 years, the Paramore legend is relishing her freedom with her new solo album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party.
On Dev Hynes: Essex Honey and the ground beneath us
Mustafa's reflections on the new Blood Orange album.
Billionhappy’s single 阴暗B contains the explosive energy of China’s underground
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Nettspend, Len, Sofie Royer and Elias Rønnenfelt.
Earl Sweatshirt’s heart is full on Tourmaline
Also on Rated by THE FACE: Geese, Unflirt, Wolf Alice and Adéla.
Meet Lace Manhattan and Dixie Normus, AKA Margaret Qualley and Talia Ryder
Prince had Camille, David Bowie had Ziggy Stardust and Nicki Minaj has Roman Zolanski. Now, it’s Margaret Qualley and Talia Ryder’s turn to mess around with musical alter egos.
Ethel Cain is turning the page
Her legion of fans copy her tattoos, send her gifts and make their own bumper stickers about her. But as Hayden Anhedönia, better known as Ethel Cain, has found out, sometimes that adoration has come at a cost. Now, new album Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You steers a fresh course.
Fakemink and Suzy Sheer return to the indie disco with Braces
Also on Rated by THE FACE: Dijon, Elias Rønnenfelt & Dean Blunt, Steve Lacy, EYDN and M.T Hadley.
xaviersobased and Osamason rap against a wall of shoegaze guitars on Uncomfy
Also on Rated by THE FACE: Yeat, Yves Tumor, Sex Week and Frost Children.
Audrey Hobert has arrived
Before even dropping a debut album, the pop songwriter has built a cult fanbase thanks to her brutally honest lyrics, cathartic performances and collabs with Gracie Abrams. Despite her surging viral fame, Hobert insists she’s not freaking out.
Ethan P. Flynn and Ava Gore launch their band Silver Gore
Also on the Rated by The Face playlist: Wednesday, James K, Pearly Drops and Gilded.
Travis Japan is taking J‑Pop to the world
The euphoric J-Pop seven-piece band talk ice baths, working with Lady Gaga’s choreographer and pre-show rituals.
What went down at the adidas Originals x Oasis store takeovers
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Tyler, the Creator hits the dancefloor on Don’t Play With Me
Also on Rated by THE FACE: Fcukers, Blood Orange, Mechatok and Jim Legxacy.
West Yorkshire to the world: the viral fame of MC Meathead
The Huddersfield teenager’s school yard freestyle has had tens of millions of views. Across the world, TikTok users are being put onto “charva” culture and the the Bradford bassline sound. But do they understand the context?
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.
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.
