Music

Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring SOPHIE, Mustafa, Jade and Beckah Amani.

100%: The high-octane Filipino genre has exploded on TikTok. This weekend, its pioneer is headed to London.

As the post-punk trio gears up for their performance at the beloved Iceland Airwaves festival, they fill us in on the country’s thriving DIY music scene and their favourite spots in the city.

There’s a new wave of anarchic raves in the unassuming outskirts of the city. The police don’t seem happy about it.

Rated by THE FACE: A playlist featuring HiTech, Chy Cartier, Coucou Chloe and Tommy Richman.

100%: Fresh from the release of her new EP, the 21-year-old musician is gunning to join the ranks of pop music’s greats.

Her hot-blooded anthems – not to mention that delicious braggy, draggy persona – have infected the pop world and turned Chappell Roan into its newest hometown hero. Now, with barely a second to take it all in, she’s staring into the abyss of superstardom.

Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring Playboi Carti, FKA twigs, Charli xcx and Pa Salieu.

Read Tom Rasmussen's story inspired by the British synth-pop band's classic debut album, The Age of Consent.

100%: To mark the release of her third album My Method Actor, the West London musician tells us all about her love of Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn, stressful showers and finding fans at the dentist.

On the verge of releasing an album that will, undoubtedly, define one era or movement of a still-blossoming career, the Sudanese-Canadian musician is in a place where it might be a challenge to stay grounded. At least, it might be for other artists.

There’s a lot of hype around New York indie-dance trio Fcukers right now. In a semi-closed Chinese restaurant, they proved why everyone’s banging on about them.

100%: The DJ/producer never stays in one place for too long, making them one of the most eclectic and well-travelled selectors out there. We (just about) caught them for a chat ahead of yet another set at Draaimolen fest this weekend.

Social media’s best music creator (aka @marg.mp3) makes sure we hear all the stuff she loves. Caroline Polachek reckons she's “the future of music journalism”. But Margeaux's just happy sharing her favourite albums.

THE FACE's cutting-edge music showcase returned to London last week.

Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring Coco & Clair Clair, Tommy Richman, Doechii and Knucks.

The Nigerian city is world-famous for Afrobeats and slick party culture. Now, a growing community of liberally-minded young people are flocking to impromptu venues for hard-hitting house tracks.

The Rotterdam duo never fails to tear up the dancefloor. We quiz them on the secret to a good party, dream collabs and singing My Boo at karaoke. Aww…

Photographer Mariana Pires hit the West London streets to document the celebration of Caribbean culture.

Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring Fontaines D.C., Sabrina Carpenter, The Hellp and Central Cee.

100%: Ahead of his Boiler Room performance this weekend, we caught up with the Victory Lap associate about his worst habits, chaotic Instagram DMs and the importance of making people feel sexy.

We asked the cult festival’s nearest and dearest to share their wild stories, favourite sets and dancefloor highlights to raise a glass to FM. Don’t worry – it’ll be back.

New single In the Modern World sees Fontaines frontman Grian Chatten wrestle with feelings of emotional disconnect and alienation from his surroundings. Relatable!