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Shaun Ryder: “I’d forgotten I had made this album”
After making it big in reality TV, Madchester’s Mad Hatter is back with his first solo album in 18 years – a “delusional ADHD Sgt. Pepper”. His words, not ours.
Sherelle reveals the Black and LGBTQ+ artists for her label’s debut compilation
BEAUTIFUL PRESENTS: BEAUTIFUL VOL. 1 features tracks from Loraine James, Tim Reaper, Grove and more.
100% ericdoa: hyperpop’s subversive leading man
The elusive artist on Prince, overthinking, his daily routine and his compulsive new single back n forth, which is out today.
Junglist: the heady tale of a music genre’s mid-’90s explosion
Penned by photographer Eddie Otchere and writer Andrew Green in 1995, the cult classic novel told the story of how Jungle shaped the Black British music scene. Now, it’s being republished.
Alfie Templeman proves you can be a global success from your bedroom
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Vinyl records are bad for the environment – it’s time for that to change
In light of the recent IPCC climate report, it’s high time the music industry reconsiders its approach. Now, a label has figured out how to produce 100 per cent recyclable records.
Lizzo’s comeback single Rumours features Cardi B
Two of music’s biggest, loudest personalities have joined forces. Brace yourself for an absolute banger.
Love climbing? Get your ears around this
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Inside Ariana Grande’s Fortnite virtual concert
The pop sensation broke records this weekend after headlining the game’s interactive Rift Tour, which featured some fan-favourite songs and a touching tribute to Mac Miller.
It turns out The Weeknd is a big fan of Arca
Could there be a collab on the horizon? We sure hope so.
Does music taste matter in a relationship?
THE FACE speaks to five loved-up couples about bonding and bickering over the Bluetooth speaker.
Kanye West taps Demna Gvasalia for DONDA’s second release party
It’s been an eventful two weeks since Ye’s phantom album release party at Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium. Now, he’s got fashion’s most subversive name by his side.
Is Skepta working on an all-female album?
Some Insta sleuthing suggests that the UK’s biggest grime MC could be planning a project that champions female talent.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Skepta gets suited and booted, Potter Payper polishes his sound and Ayra Starr unleashes her star potential.
It’s official: even London estate agents couldn’t flog Kanye West’s stadium bedroom
As he finishes his new album, DONDA, Kanye West holes up in a prison cell-like bedroom with no windows and a very basic bed. We ask three estate agents how they would sell it.
Monthly mix roundup: dark garage, acid punk and thunderous Afrodance
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
100% Deto Black: the Lagos scene’s rising alt-rap star
She’s best mates with Mowalola, pens sharp sex-positive lyrics about gender equality and has rapped alongside Skepta and Unknown T.
Lizzo reveals she’s working on a new album with Mark Ronson
The musical mastermind behind 2019’s Cuz I Love You hints at a new album in collaboration with the super producer and squashes that bizarre rumour, all in a day’s work.
Dua Lipa distances herself from DaBaby following his homophobic rants
Fans are calling for a new version of the Levitating remix without the controversial rapper.
Watch Young Thug go punk in a performance with Travis Barker
In the lead up to his upcoming LP, PUNK, the rapper debuts a new rock-influenced aesthetic and sound in his Tiny Desk concert.
Best new African music: July’s roundup
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent's most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
Britney Spears requests accountant replaces father in conservatorship
It comes following months of back and forth and just weeks after an explosive firsthand testimony, during which Spears spoke of the "embarrassing and humiliating" arrangement put in place in 2008.
Bobby Shmurda’s first post-prison music is dropping tomorrow
The NYC rapper has joined reggaeton legend Daddy Yankee on a remix of Eldio Carrion and Jay Balvin’s drill-leaning track, TaTa.
