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Jockstrap are giving classical romance a surreal twist
The London duo blend orchestral strings with jagged electronics and salacious lyrics. It’s a formula that’s landed them a Dean Blunt collab and a deal with Warp records.
100% Ramengvrl: slurp up Asia’s hottest hip-hop artist
She’s been bulldozing the Indonesian rap scene with her audacious bars and raw energy. Now she’s ready to take to the States and beyond.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Dua Lipa goes power pop, Headie One gets experimental and New York’s AceMoMa duo deliver fresh rave energy.
Mala Junta: the underground Berlin rave everyone’s talking about
The Mala Junta crew reveal how their intimate party became the best new queer rave in town.
Way too blessed: Shenseea’s eyeing up global stardom
Inspired by single motherhood, the Jamaican dancehall artist is now cracking the international market with her inclusive, sexy anthems.
070 Shake’s getting through it
The Kanye-affiliated artist explains how love, drugs and mental health struggles inspired her cathartic album Modus Vivendi.
100% Sub Urban: the teen TikTok star who’s taking it deeper
His moody tune Cradles is the second biggest hit on TikTok, and he's set to transcend his 15 second of fame.
This is the sound of sex
Ezra Furman’s guide to soundtracking the most pulsing, thrusting, throbbing show on television, aka Sex Education.
What’s the motivation in leaking an album?
From hackers to hustlers, clout chasers, and superfans, we take a glimpse into the bizarre culture of fans sabotaging their favourite artists.
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.
