100% SVMI: Manchester’s videographer-turned-rapper
The North Manchester artist is dropping his debut EP Ma Mood via NQ Records.
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Nubya Garcia on jazz, Beyoncé and putting a killer look together
The saxophonist and band leader has been at the centre of London’s jazz renaissance. Now starring in Bottega Veneta’s latest campaign, she chats to THE FACE about her music and style inspirations.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring Mabel’s dance-pop comeback, Tyler, the Creator’s gritty rap track and Wesley Joseph’s reunion with Jorja Smith.
What is “phygital” clubbing and is it the future?
In partnership with Pernod Ricard
Area Boys: NSG are celebrating African unity with their venue in Ghana
The UK Afrobeats hitmakers are running Accra’s hottest new venue, where Headie One and Stormzy have been seen propped at the bar.
Pop-punk’s not dead! Investigating 2021’s biggest genre revival
Vans shoes and Dickies at the ready: a new wave of social media-savvy artists have brought the style back – and the scene's much more inclusive this time, too.
Explore the North West’s music scene with Rainy Miller’s Face Mix
The Preston musician and Fixed Abode label head presents a soothing showcase of the imaginative artists in his area.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring Doja Cat’s spaceage sex raps, Lorde’s beach-friendly grooves and emotive experimentalism from Space Afrika and Blackhaine.
100% Mac Wetha: the London producer marks his dreamy debut
The multi-hyphenate artist is best known for his slick production work for NiNE8 Collective. Yesterday, he released his debut solo EP – Make It Thru – a compelling blend of hazy vocals set against a backdrop of hip hop beats and indie rock instrumentals.
Japanese Breakfast on special mugs, golden ducks and memories of gigs past
Five things: the musician and memoirist shares her most treasured items that will never end up selling for peanuts on eBay.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Pa Salieu and slowthai join forces, Bad Bunny sings in Japanese and Billie Eilish has harsh words for a rubbish ex.
Tirzah’s back: catching up with the subtly superb songwriter
In 2018, the London musician released Devotion, one of the best albums of the year, then went quiet. THE FACE meets her to discuss her tender new material.
Mila V is the acidic power punch coming out of Amsterdam
Get to know the Dutch musician-raver-artist blending her free-spirited upbringing with her No.1 love: the dancefloor.
100% Arrdee: Brighton’s geezer rap star
The self-proclaimed cheeky chappy proves his lyrical prowess on new song, Oliver Twist.
Zoom into The Brothers Adelekan’s sci-fi world
In partnership with Dr. Martens
Listen to Sama’ Abdulhadi’s powerful techno mix
The leading DJ of Palestine’s dance music scene takes us on a journey.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring Sipho’s soul-stirring single, 박혜진 Park Hye Jin’s ethereal rap and dense lyricism from masked Manny artist Meekz.
Monthly mix roundup: amapiano, UKG and freaky club bangers
Chal Ravens’ column includes sweet sounds from the Scorpion Kings alongside sets by LSDXOXO, Leon Vynehall and more.
Repercussion: a playlist for the new Manchester knees-up
In partnership with Repercussion
Best new African music: May’s roundup
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent's most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Bree Runway is disrupting pop’s status quo
With a masterful mixtape and a Missy Elliott collab under her belt, Bree Runway is ticking tasks off her pop star to-do list at speed. The best part? She’s only just getting started.
100% Nayana IZ: the London singer-rapper who’s finding her power
The Nine8 Collective member wears her heart on her sleeve on her new track, Breaking Point.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring a soul-soothing single from Lil Nas X, a bottle-popping freestyle from Potter Payper and politically potent rap from Stiff Pap.
Happy and hardcore: clubbing at the turn of the Millennium
The highs, highs and, er, highs of British nightlife have been immortalised with a new book of rave veteran Matthew Smith’s ’00s photography. Step inside, and leave your coats at the door.
