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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.
100% Kamal: the singer-songwriter making sultry tunes to heal a broken heart
The 18-year-old Londoner spent two years juggling school work while writing tracks in the studio. Now, he’s fulfilling his musical dreams and collaborating with Dave in the process.
Cavalcade of light and noise: the return of black midi
Hang on to your ears – the London band are back with a second album promising “an explosion of different stuff”. Including, they insist, pop.
Listen to the Scorpion Kings’ special amapiano mix
The South African superproducer duo celebrate the genre that’s enjoying a moment in the sun.
Behind the beats with artists KEYAH/BLU, p‑rallel, Jossy Mitsu and Oscar Jerome
In partnership with SDX
LSDXOXO: “I need to be on to the next thing constantly”
From Philly to New York to Berlin, LSDXOXO’s “vulgar techno-pop” is sweeping party hubs across the world. THE FACE Zooms in for a catch-up as he prepares to release his new EP, Dedicated 2 Disrespect.
Brits 2021: a proper overdue knees-up
With performances from Arlo Parks, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo, it even had a (currently bleary–eyed) TJ Sidhu forgiving the one-too-many video performances...
Welcome to Happyland, a new UK festival by slowthai
Missed out on tickets to slowthai’s tour? Bag yourself a spot at his new festival Happyland instead, where you’ll be able to see the likes of Pa Salieu, beabadoobee, Greentea Peng and, of course, slowthai himself.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
India Jordan unleashes rave euphoria, Isaiah Rashad prowls back into the spotlight and Trippie Redd shares his TikTok-teased Playboi Carti collab.
The unstoppable rise of Skillibeng
The freewheeling dancehall artist has shot from local notoriety to global fame. THE FACE meets him as he stacks up more hits in Jamaica.
