‘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.
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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.
Shygirl’s living her best life
In partnership with Dr. Martens
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
The best contemporary music – updated weekly.
Second album syndrome? What second album syndrome?
Review: Guests like Headie One, Stormzy, WizKid and Tory Lanez – and plenty killer tracks – show that Krept & Konan mean business.
Global culture calendar: November
A month packed full of stuff worth getting out of bed for.
The pop star set to soundtrack 2020
Next Big Thing, Victoria Monét, talks Charlie's Angels, Ariana and hot new music projects.
The future of NYC’s queer techno scene
The nightlife trailblazers instrumental in building the city’s booming techno scene discuss what needs to be changed and where it can go.
“Technically speaking, it is a boyband.”
Badgirl$ emerged from a 5am chat at a warehouse rave. During an intense creative period, they created a moody brew of trap production and grunge. Now they’re having a laugh with it.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
The best contemporary music – updated weekly.
Raving outside I.C.E.’s New York headquarters
The Melting Point crew is throwing “fundravers” in solidarity with Latinx asylum seekers and migrants.
Charli XCX’s Glasgow show truly hits the spot
Review: With her sparkly pop anthems, Charli provides a cathartic release for her Scottish stans.
Bedroom pop dynamo Jay Som: “I love relinquishing control”
Melina Duterte, aka Jay Som, embraces collaboration on her album, Anak Ko.
“Beyoncé told me to weed out the snakes”
Despite years of painful – and ongoing – legal battles, Kesha is back with a joyful new album. Say hello to Kesha 4.0.
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“What’s gayer than rock and roll?”
Getting to know King Princess.
A report from the LA premiere of ‘Jesus is King’
Kanye West unveiled his heavily religious project, nature sound effects and MAGA-esque merch.
How do young Muslims feel when rappers reference Islam?
Hip-hop artists have been celebrating the religion in their songs for decades. But recent controversies have got Muslims wondering where the line needs to be drawn.
