The Dare on hype, hysteria and his raunchy electroclash revival
THE FACE meets New York's most divisive musician.
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The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by The Face: a playlist featuring Dua Lipa, PinkPantheress, Vegyn and Jelani Blackman.
Finn Foxell and BXKS shut down our New Noise show
And we've got loads of photos of the action.
Can Dua Lipa top Future Nostalgia?
The superstar’s second album has been the defining pop record of the 2020s. On her new single Houdini, Dua has teamed up with Tame Impala to take a different musical direction.
Is the UK having an alternative rap renaissance?
Podcast: Two UK rap experts join us to discuss the new movement of open-minded artists.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by The Face: a playlist featuring Yaeji, Megan Thee Stallion, Strandz and Bored Lord.
P‑rallel is fanning the flames of London club culture
THE FACE speaks to the DJ/producer about his Movement mixtape and dance music’s multicultural legacy.
DJ HEARTSTRING on aliens, Ableton and wholesome raving
100%: The Berlin duo (yep, there's two of them) are bringing bittersweet euphoria to the dancefloor.
9 East and South East Asian musicians worth checking out now
As hand-selected by the co-founder of the UK’s ESEA Music community.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by The Face: a playlist featuring Yunè Pinku, P-rallel, Brent Faiyaz and Rema.
Come and see the best new UK rap talent at New Noise
Finn Foxell and BXKS are performing at our next free London show.
Elle Darlington on Mariah, mozzarella and massive mugs
100%: With over one million TikTok followers and a debut single out today, the 20-year-old from North Wales has everything it takes to become the Next Big Thing.
Eric Cantona: “If I don’t have the opportunity to express myself, I die”
Podcast: FACE Editor Matthew Whitehouse speaks to Eric Cantona (!): footballer, actor, and now musician, about his new EP, and finding transcendence through music.
An extremely rare interview with Casisdead
Ahead of his long-awaited album Famous Last Words, the UK’s most mysterious rap star sits down with THE FACE to chat about death, drugs and being reduced to tears by the voice of Neil Tennant.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by The Face: a playlist featuring Bktherula, Kevin Abstract, Frost Children and Charli XCX & Sam Smith.
Midas the Jagaban is striking gold with experimental Afrobeats
100%: The British-Nigerian musician bagged herself hundreds of millions of streams with her debut EP. Three years later, she’s finally back with new music.
Check out pics from The Face’s October New Noise show
Talia Goddess and Mya Mehmi shut down our latest London event.
Wray and Nephew’s new London Residency packs a punch
In partnership with Wray and Nephew
Mya Mehmi on transness, family and Pxssy Palace
Podcast: The much-loved musician and party promoter opens up about her journey.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by THE FACE: A playlist featuring George Riley, Casisdead, Veeze, Ice Spice & Rema.
Hannah Diamond on SOPHIE, Lil Peep and girlhood
100%: On her second album Perfect Picture, the PC Music poster girl emerges from her screen to contend with reality.
In the queue with King Krule’s hardcore fans
We spoke to Archy Marshall’s dedicated followers before he hit the stage in London.
What makes a pop song sound British?
From Becky Hill’s belters to Jess Glynne’s jams, chart dance music has long had a distinctive quality. Think: pitch-shifted vocals, catchy hooks and house beats. Welcome, dear listener, to Happy Huncore.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by THE FACE: a playlist featuring Tems, Drake, Jeshi, Rainy Miller & Space Afrika.
