Music
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.
100% India Jordan: the producer with forward-thinking, conceptual club bangers
Following a banner year in 2020, the London-via-Doncaster DJ has shared their exhilarating new EP, Watch Out.
DMX’s final interview: “I’m going to look back on my life and thank God for every moment”
Filmed just three weeks before his death, you can watch it via TV One on 16th May.
Monthly mix roundup: backyard boogie, sci-fi party tracks and South African house
Chal Ravens gathers April’s highlights featuring Theo Parrish’s epic NTS session, Hannah D’s euphoric trance chuggers and sets from Shannen SP and Wonja.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Burna Boy’s on blistering form, Billie Eilish has stripped it back and Little Mix have enlisted the help of some famous friends.
Close Up: Olivia Rodrigo
When she released her first single, drivers license, in January, Olivia Rodrigo immediately became the world’s biggest pop star. Ahead of her debut album, Sour, the 18-year-old discusses how her sound captured the hearts of teens the world over.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Dua Saleh’s back with hard-hitting rap, Smerz share a fan favourite and Lil Yachty flaunts his Michigan credentials.
French-Senegalese singer anaiis on joy and new beginnings
Audrey Nuna: “I’m addicted to making things. It gets me hard”
The rising Korean-American singer and rapper talks identity issues, the independent hustle and her dreams of making ice cream.
Best new African music: April’s roundup
Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent's most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.
100% Kojaque: the Irish rap agitator
The rising artist and label head channels the frustrations of his city’s creative scene on his debut album, Town’s Dead.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring addictive hyperpop, lyrically dextrous UK rap and hi-tech soul from Detroit.
Deviation Classics: when the music means something
Benji B and Judah Afriyie discuss a new compilation which archives the spirit of the revered club night.
Listen to Miley Serious’ electrifying techno mix
The weather’s warmer, freedom beckons and DJ Miley Serious has some club bangers to fire up the party mood.
How Zlatan’s zanku movement hit the streets of Nigeria
The rapper talks ambitions for global success, cyberfraud allegations and pioneering a sound and dance that’s been embraced by Burna Boy and Beyoncé.
BERWYN won’t ever give up
The London-via-Trinidad musician has survived immigration issues and homelessness. Now, he’s one of the most hyped new artists in the UK.
A guide to Flint’s rappers
The Michigan city has bred a wave of artists with a raw sound and shocking humour, including Rio Da Young OG, Krispylife Kidd, YN Jay and Bfb da Packman.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Bree Runway's dropped an early summer sizzler, LCY's experimented with conceptual club music and Olivia Rodrigo has followed up the biggest song of the year.
TYSON: “It’s taken me till now to find my little path”
Having lost her voice due to health issues, Tyson McVey has regained her creative confidence ahead of her new EP.