ButhoTheWarrior is Glasgow’s Afro-house ambassador
In partnership with Ballantine’s
Music
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring Charli xcx & Billie Eilish, George Daniel, Two Shell and High Vis.
I wanna dance with George
George Daniel, The 1975’s drummer and producer, is a key player in Charli XCX’s world-dominating Brat campaign. Now, he’s launching his club music career with a hard-hitting solo single and shiny new record label. So why does he find DJing small clubs so nerve-wracking?
iona is a DJ you can trust
From working at the legendary venue Dance Tunnel to securing a regular spot at the beloved Field Maneuvers festival, the East Londoner has well and truly earned her stripes in UK night life.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring Central Cee, SOPHIE, Jeshi and Will Lister.
Eliza on swapping twee for a sultry sound
We quiz the West London musician on spiking the nation, bad habits, truth chakras and her journey from Eliza Doolittle to simply "Eliza".
Four line-up unmissables to see at Field Day
In partnership with Field Day
How lore became pop’s hottest summer accessory
From Charli xcx's Brat summer to the easter eggs in Taylor Swift's lyrics, intricate world building is the key to cultural relevance in 2024.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring JT, 2hollis, Kairo Keyz and Downtown Kayoto.
Sansibar is Helsinki’s sci-fi-inspired selector
100%: The Finnish-Uruguayan DJ, musician and label owner has a serious affinity for Star Trek and affogato.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring Nettspend, Fcukers, Sam Akpro and Ice Spice & Central Cee.
Kelly Lee Owens is having the time of her life
Following a jam-packed few weeks, the Welsh artist is looking forward to DJing alongside Charli xcx in Ibiza this weekend. Yesterday, she dropped a brand new song via George Daniel’s dh2 label – teasing a new era while she was at it. Oo-er.
Beabadoobee’s Tokyo travel diary
The former FACE cover star flew all the way to Japan to shoot the video for new track Ever Seen. Here’s what she got up to when she wasn’t “working”.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring Clip, Jim Legxacy, Raheaven and Bikôkô.
In the crowd at Mustafa’s Gaza and Sudan benefit concert
Artists such as King Krule, FKA twigs and Ramy Youssef performed at the poignant London fundraiser on the UK's election day.
TS Graye turns angst into cathartic love songs
100%: The Wiltshire-raised musician has come a long way since her mum booked her studio time with Tesco vouchers.
The best sets at Glastonbury’s Silver Hayes dance area
Including Skream & Benga’s emotional reunion, Charli XCX’s debauched Party Girl show and experimental techno inside a new indoor club venue.
JJess is on the precipice of something huge
In partnership with The North Face
Glastonbury review: Dua Lipa knows how to party after all
When her latest album Radical Optimism was miss-sold as a “tribute to UK rave culture”, many were left scratching their heads searching for the references. Turns out, she was saving the rave for Glasto.
Need to know: an afternoon with Gene Gallagher
As frontman of his band Villanelle, the young musician has entered the family business.
Kim Gordon: “My dog takes his job too seriously”
The Sonic Youth legend’s rage rap-inspired album The Collective is the most contemporary-sounding record of 2024. But her social media is for furry friends, not for chasing trends.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by The Face: a playlist featuring Charli XCX & Lorde, Asake & Central Cee and Yeule and Mura Masa.
Gracie Abrams: “The internet feels like a place to die these days. You have to challenge it”
100%: The LA songwriter talks poetry, Percy Pigs and escaping to the forest.
Can the Eras Tour supercharge a musician’s career?
More streams. More fans. Better riders. THE FACE speaks to artists who’ve shared a stage with Taylor Swift.
