Daniel Pemberton on his best scores
How a Londoner from round these parts became Hollywood’s go-to soundtrack composer and Thom Yorke’s text-mate.
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Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
The best contemporary music – updated with new tunes from Stormzy, Bad Bunny, Nasty Cherry and God Colony.
Govana’s the gentle giant of dancehall
The Jamaican star talks hustling, fresh talent and being shot in the back.
A timeline of how Stormzy became a national treasure
Since entering the grime scene, the rapper has skyrocketed to stardom, pissing off right-wing politicians and fighting for the rights of the British public along the way.
Club Regulars 017: Proc Fiskal
Take it from the leftfield grime producer, Edinburgh is more than just a hub for middle-class mums during Fringe.
Bloc rocking beats
It’s been 30 years since the fall of The Berlin Wall. Since post-reunification subcultures bloomed like flowers growing from the rubble, the city has become a destination for EasyJet ravers who put millions of Euros into the economy.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
The best contemporary music – featuring new additions from J Balvin, Shanti Celeste and South London newcomer Darkoo.
Trap world: how the 808 beat dominated contemporary music
In the 2010s, the trap beat became one of the defining signatures of contemporary music. Simon Reynolds traces its migration from the streets of Atlanta to the pop charts, spawning scenes across the globe.
The emotional complexities of Summer Walker
The 23-year-old is the biggest artist in R&B. So why does she want her old day job back?
100% Deaton Chris Anthony: the stylish music maestro
The off-beat LA rapper spitting bars about race cars, Tony Hawk and coca cola lovers.
Kissing, dancing and getting lost in the naughty corner
Daisy Jones’ contribution to Glastonbury 50 – the new book celebrating five decades of the festival – is a tribute to its late-night antics, the clubs and stages that make the site’s southwest corner come alive after dark.
100% Obongjayar: the artist everyone wants a piece of
His latest single Still Sun drops today. Listen to find out what the hype is all about.
The best bits of Camp Flog Gnaw
Tyler, the Creator’s LA festival is just too much fun.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
The best contemporary music – updated weekly.
Miami’s gospel-trap phenom BEAM keeps his Bible holstered
On his EP 95, the rapper-producer makes the kind of music he wasn’t allowed to listen to growing up.
‘Magdalene’ is a bruise of a record
Review: FKA Twigs’ haunting second studio album features cut glass vocals, production from Nicolas Jaar and playful references from Kate Bush.
The Face Mix 010: Shanti Celeste
Bright, emotive house music from the Peach Discs boss.
Tangerine dream: Shanti Celeste
The Chilean-born DJ chats debut album inspiration, production ventures and her love of the colour orange.
Worshiping at the altar of Lizzo
Review: Last night the Detroit singer preached a gospel of #selflove to 5000 party-ready fans.
Dua Disco: behind the scenes of the ‘Don’t Start Now’ video
Director Nabil gives us the lowdown on Dua's latest earworm.
The Beverly Glenn-Copeland story
With plays from Four Tet and showcases on NTS, the trans musician and activist is finally getting the adoration he deserves at 74 years old.
Ruel, the biggest pop star you’ve never heard of
The Australian singer has opened for Shawn Mendes, been praised by Elton John, and is about to detonate like a dormant pop land mine.
