The strangely exciting world of Keith Rankin’s art
Inspired by fantasy, horror and anime, the experimental musician has worked with the likes of Rico Nasty and Kerwin Frost.
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SHY Martin has a billion streams and a breakup anthem
She received a Grammy nom before she even released her first single. And now the Swedish pop singer is moving out on her own.
100% Nissi: the headstrong Afrobeat entrepreneur
With the encouragement of a creative family that includes the African Giant himself, Burna Boy, the singer is determined to spread positive vibes.
Black Is King: Did Beyoncé deliver or has the African continent been misrepresented?
Queen Bey released her highly-anticipated visual album via Disney+ last week. Writer Kemi Fatoba and friends weigh in on why we need to manage our expectations and support Bey at the same time.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
A brand new ballad bop from Billie Eilish, smooth vocals from Jorja Smith and the latest from poetic punk band Fontaines D.C.
100% Demae: the NW Londoner blending J Dilla-esque bop with the capital’s grit
The soul singer’s debut project Life Works Out...Usually is a soothing remedy to these turbulent times.
Benji B’s Crossed Paths Mix
The BBC Radio 1 DJ and Deviation co-founder shares his mix with tracks inspired by Morgan Simpson and Pa Salieu's musical journeys.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Drake earns his UK drill credentials, Dua Lipa joins forces with J Balvin and Bad Bunny, and Dean Blunt reprises Babyfather.
Dua Saleh curates: Minnesota’s best underground acts
Minneapolis-based, Sudanese-American artist Dua Saleh celebrates the most exciting performers coming out of their hometown.
Taylor Swift’s folklore recycles the myth of the isolationist album
Springsteen, Bon Iver and Justin Timberlake are among those who’ve escaped to the wilderness to grow a beard and wrestle with their soul. Swift’s surprise album captures a romanticised rural feeling without peddling a solitary genius narrative.
“This is a hustler’s story”: how SAINt JHN got a grip on his staggering success
Five billion TikToks. 796 million Spotify plays. Roses – a song Beyoncé turned down – is one of the biggest tracks of 2020. The artist behind it reveals how the hype could have crushed him.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring slick summer funk from Pink Sweat$, a lockdown love song by Koffee and a synthpop tearjerker from Troye Sivan.
Crossed Paths: Morgan Simpson & Pa Salieu
Black Midi’s energetic drummer and Coventry’s fast-rising rapper discuss their childhoods, their musical roots, and the the communities that surround them.
The Face x Burberry present Crossed Paths
In partnership with Burberry
Ethan P. Flynn: making the album of the month, every month
Songs and ideas pour out of the prolific Yorkshire musician. No wonder FKA twigs, Jockstrap and Young Turks can’t get enough of him. Now, at last, he’s sharing them with us, too.
The Face and Burberry presents Crossed Paths: a film starring Morgan Simpson and Pa Salieu
In partnership with Burberry
Working up a sweat with Alewya
On the day of the release of her Honey Dijon-mixed club-ready track, Sweating, the rising 26-year-old musician talks us through her sonic roots.
Gemma Dunleavy has captured the spirit of her city
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Watch our documentary on 6 Figure Gang
The Face went on the road with the crew comprised of Sherelle, Jossy Mitsu, Dobby, FAUZIA, LCY and Yazzus as they shook up the UK club scene.
No Signal and the rise of the UK’s new Black radio
A station born out of a global crisis, No Signal began its life as a live stream of a night cancelled due to the lockdown. Now, a raft of young DJs and presenters brought together by JoJo Sonubi are serving a diversity of sounds while raising funds to facilitate a proper studio to call home.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring slick Afropop from Darkoo, happy/sad house from Jayda G and glitchy RnB courtesy of Haich Ber Na.
Meet Mowalola’s favourite rapper, DetoBlack
The muse, rapper, actor, chartered accountant and gender equality activist is getting ready for the big league.
Digga D: the UK drill pioneer who can’t be deterred
Renowned for his skill and his distinctive flow, the West London rapper is overcoming setbacks and striving for another taste of commercial success.
Turn up the dial on Palestinian protest radio
Radio Al Hara is Palestine’s new cultural platform and is hosting a 72-hour broadcast in opposition to Israel’s plan to annex up to 30% of the West Bank.
