The best music profiles of 2024
Music Director Davy Reed picks his favourites from THE FACE this year.
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RIP Swirl makes cinematic music for shoegaze fans
100%: The German DJ and producer left death metal behind – found his musical awakening at the club.
2hollis’ tenacity is finally paying off
After various experiments – not least medieval-themed trap – 2hollis has risen from the underground with elfin looks, a moshpit-commanding presence and a formidable sound that sneaks pop hooks into pulverising rage rap and EDM.
Roy and God Colony have teamed up for a surreal Xmas single
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Nettspend, Sky Ferreira, Blaketheman1000 and Chloe Cherry.
Lucky Fcukers
It’s a tale as old as time: indie kids get converted in the club, then strike gold with a hot, new, dancefloor-filling sound. Now, with global tour dates stacking up, it’s time for Fcukers to transcend the New York party scene.
Our New Noise show returned to Newcastle for a big, old knees-up
In partnership with Berghaus
All the looks from ASOS and Mixmag’s wild workwear rave
In partnership with ASOS
Unfinished monkey business: Robbie Williams explains himself
In 1995, for his debut FACE cover – his first ever solo interview – we called him The Wild One. For his second, in 1999, he was our hater-battling Man of the Year, with the bloodied nose to prove it. Now he’s here for a third encounter, as a Better Man – and as a chimp.
Welcome to Planet Yeat
Yeat has topped the US album chart thanks to the rabid young fanbase of his ecstasy-fuelled mutant rage rap. But is his bizarro persona all an act? THE FACE joins him on a tipsy adventure in Paris to find out.
Kendrick Lamar comes out swinging on Squabble Up
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Wizkid, Blawan, Yhapojj and Moses Sumney & ANOHNI.
Our New Noise North series returns to Newcastle
In partnership with Berghaus
Fakemink’s dropped yet another underground rap banger with Crush
Also on the Rated by THE FACE Playlist: John Glacier, Cecile Believe, Addison Rae and Arca.
Or:la wants to get you all fired up
100%: The Derry-born DJ and producer talks Ibiza adventures, inept sound technicians and her beloved cat Sparkle.
A. G. Cook works it out on the remix
In partnership with Stone Island and Antonioli
Inside the beautiful chaos of our New Noise show in Manchester
In partnership with Berghaus
Fimiguerrero, Len and Lancey Foux’s track Osbatt is a debauched alt rap smash
Also on the Rated by THE FACE playlist: Deela, Brandon Nega, Jeshi and Leo Bhanji.
Everything we learned at Tiffany Calver’s secret women-led soirée
In partnership with eBay
Grentperez is YouTube’s favourite romantic
100%: The musician has captured the hearts of his fans with his sunny, R&B-tinged sound. We gave him a ring to chat about falling in love with cars, Rex Orange County and never selling your soul.
Turin’s C2C festival showcased the fun side of experimental music
Check out our (slightly-sweaty) photos of Arca, John Glacier and Snow Strippers.
DJ AG’s livestreams are for the community
And they've become essential viewing. Author, lecturer and DJ Elijah sits down with the Tottenham local who's passing the mic to established and lesser known MCs across London.
Going out guide: Leeds
Featuring city's best club night, DJs, pubs and morning after breakfast spot, all recommended by a local.
Going out guide: Central London
Featuring the area's best club nights, record shops, DJs, pubs and morning after breakfast spots, all recommended by a local.
Going out guide: North London
Featuring the area's best club night, record shop, rapper, DJs and morning after breakfast spot, all recommended by a local.
Going out guide: South London
Featuring the area's best club night, DJs, pubs and morning after breakfast spot, all recommended by a local.
