Vegyn’s happy melancholia
The LA-via-London producer reveals how a depressive episode, like-minded musicians and an ominous tarot card inspired his EP, Like a Good Old Friend.
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Creams’ guide to Tbilisi’s artists
The Georgian musician shouts out the fashion designers, painters and producers in her network.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Headie One and Burna Boy go pop punk, Dua Lipa drops bonus bangers and slowthai gets vexed.
Listen to Nathan Micay’s slow and sexy Face Mix
The Berlin-via-Toronto artist taps into the emotional palette of HBO's Industry, blending chill-out tunes with remixes of Madonna and Depeche Mode.
Cosima: the fun is here, and so is her new video
Watch Philly, premiering exclusively on THE FACE and teeing up the release of the London soul singer’s new seven-track EP. “I wanted to make sure there was some light coming in,” she says, “especially now.”
How Brent Faiyaz hit the sweet spot
Once the R&B singer stopped caring about what people think, more success came knocking at the door.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring Cardi B’s post-WAP banger, Joeboy’s heartfelt Afropop and the anxious energy of Black Country, New Road.
Meet the new gen rock duo on a quest to diversify the music scene
In partnership with Dr. Martens
KESH’s world
The LA-via-London creative has already made a name for herself in fashion and as a fine artist. Now, following Prince’s advice, her free-spirited music career is blossoming.
100% Central Cee: the fresh-faced London rapper who’s rising through the ranks
The 22-year-old is gathering millions of streams with every track he drops.
Chal Ravens’ monthly mix roundup
Listen to an MF Doom tribute plus ballroom, breaks and icy electro from the Twin Peaks town.
Listen to SOPHIE’s brightest musical moments
Some of the key tracks by the late, great pop experimentalist.
Emmanuel Adjei on working with FKA twigs for the Don’t Judge Me video
Following the phenomenal success of Beyoncé’s Black Is King last July, the Dutch director has joined forces with twigs, Headie One and Fred Again.. creating a poignant short for their latest track.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring a sultry song from Deb Never, Billie Eilish and Rosalía’s moody duet and fresh-sounding jungle from Tim Reaper and Special Request.
100% Maro: the Lebanese pop export made famous by YouTube
The indie-pop singer/songwriter and self-proclaimed Belieber is emulating the career of Justin with his YouTube covers. With his latest release, Take It Back, he is poised to disrupt pop even further.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Selena sings in Spanish, Central Cee turns down six figures and Ashnikko summons the spirit of Kelis.
A guide to asakaa: Ghana’s explosive drill scene
A community of artists in the city of Kumasi have put their own spin on the hard-hitting rap sound, winning praise from Stormzy and Virgil Abloh.
100% RV: UK drill’s punchline king
Headie One’s close collaborator talks Twitter, artistic confidence and dinner in The Shard.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
slowhthai and A$AP Rocky bounce off the walls, Saweetie and Doja Cat become best mates and Virgil takes on experimental production with serpentwithfeet.
Comedian Rachel Sennott’s weekend bender playlist
The New York based comedian, actor and reply guy-baiter imagines how she would soundtrack a wild post-pandemic weekend party.
Mystery men, stage fright and Jewish party music: an interview with Black Country, New Road
The south London seven piece speak to THE FACE ahead of their anxiously excellent debut album.
Conducta is fanning the flames of UK garage
The Kiwi Rekords boss has united a new wave of producers who are determined to deliver feel-good bangers.
The Parisian independent radio station teaching youth how to dream big
In partnership with Dr. Martens
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Bieber’s back, Grimes has gone ravey and Playboi Carti’s new stuff is either radical genius, or a disaster.
