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Listen to this power-half-hour mix from Tiffany Calver
The UK’s most credible rap selector is bringing back her Tiffany & Friends party series this weekend. Here are some tunes to get you in the mood.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Including new tracks from J Hus, Megan Thee Stallion and scuzzy London duo Sorry.
J Hus strives for revolutionary purpose on Big Conspiracy
Review: A majestic second album marks a significant personal growth for the UK rapper.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Hear DigDat and Aitch join forces, two US stars hop on a Jamaican track and a couple of Brooklyn bands merge into something beautiful.
Berlin’s Griessmuehle to close without send off. Find out more (and sign the petition).
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LYAM unites with John Glacier and Shygirl on Origami
The east London artist’s new single oozes attitude. Watch the visuals exclusively via The Face.
Hank Korsan is always last to leave the party
The 21-year-old New York-based DJ has been making spontaneous beats across the pond with British DJ Tommy Gold.
Angelo Baque, Zainab Jama and Acyde on counterculture
If anyone knows the dedication it takes to get to the top, it’s Angelo Baque. The founder of Awake NY visited The Face House in Miami to weigh in on the shifting retail landscape and the changes we’re set to see in the decade ahead.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring a Drake and Future reunion, a massive tune from 070 Shake and a precious song by Mac Miller.
IDK, Brocky Marciano and Acyde discuss how artistry can thrive
The breakthrough rapper sits down with two thirds of No Vacancy Inn to debate how musicians can succeed with their integrity intact.
Madonna’s Lisbon leg of the Madame X tour is an intense cultural cocktail
Review: Madge pays homage to Portuguese traditions in her current home of Lisbon, chucking in a few classics and a dick joke for good measure.
“I don’t give the hate much thought”: the proud gay rapper shaking up the UK scene
After being snubbed by the music industry for years, Mr Strange generated over a million views with a fearless freestyle.
Responsible raving? Jayda G on clubbing and the environment
The DJ, producer and environmental toxicologist visited The Face House in Miami to discuss how we can be kinder to the earth we’re dancing on.
Rare is Selena Gomez’s most cohesive album to date
Review: With clever flourishes and hip-hop inspired sounds, Gomez’s third studio album is a well-honed artistic revival.
The Face Mix 013: Riobamba
The Ecuadorian-Lithuanian artist kicks off the decade with an urgent protest mix.
Club Regulars 019: Andy Garvey
The Sydney stalwart persevered while lockout laws nearly crushed the dance music scene.
Celeste: the BRITs-backed soulful Sound of 2020
Meet the biggest new musical talent of the year, already.
No sex please, we’re musicians
Talks of a nationwide sex drought have been circling for months. Now it seems self-enforced celibacy is hitting the music scene.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Biebs is back, Naira Marley has a new dance and a new rapper from Coventry has Twitter talking. Keep up-to-date with our regularly updated playlist.
Honey Dijon: “Remember to never give a fuck about what other people think of you!”
The DJ on Grace Jones, Chicago house and her debut art installation at Potato Head Beach Club, Bali.
Sech is a man on a mission
Volume 4 Issue 002: The Latin artist is ready to spread reggaeton internationally and to remind the world of the music’s Panamanian roots.
Bang Bang Tuesday is the club night that does right by its name
Inside Lagos’ go-to-week-breaker, plus a mix from its co-founder DJ Debby.
