
Results for: 'lockdown'


Gia Ford: Dirty Hit’s digi-soul trailblazer
With her new, nine-track EP and accompanying visuals, the singer explores “a lot sexier, darker lezzy fantasi” (spelling and ambition, artist’s own).

How life on furlough impacted a young generation
Un/employmenthood: Over 11.6 million jobs have been furloughed in the UK since March 2020. As the government's job retention scheme comes to a close, India van Spall speaks to those still reeling from lockdown’s after-effects.

Scary Dog Privilege: meet the hounds empowering and defending young women
Man’s best friend? Pfft. These dogs are protecting women from men. Back off, fellas. Their bark is worse than your bite.

The story behind Skinnyman’s Council Estate of Mind
Released 15 years ago, Skinnyman’s only LP is considered a UK hip-hop masterpiece.

Hear Hank Korsan’s funk and disco mix
The DJ and model delves into vintage grooves to stop your heart from growing cold.

How three sisters kept London’s best dive bar afloat during the pandemic

100% Abby Roberts: from TikTok royalty to making alt-pop bangers
She has over 17 million followers on the platform and is one of the beauty biz’s biggest creators. Now, with a brand new EP, the 21-year-old is ready for something a little different.

100% Karl Benjamin: the self-reflective neo soul songwriter
The musician and model opens up on his debut EP, DRIST.

Moresque is the Instagram account styling out the apocalypse
Imagined by 22-year-old Morenike Ajayi, this meme account curates outfits for the modern, post-lockdown woman with punchy, exposing captions to match.

Japanese Breakfast on special mugs, golden ducks and memories of gigs past
Five things: the musician and memoirist shares her most treasured items that will never end up selling for peanuts on eBay.

Need to reconnect with nature?
Charles Jeffrey, Lava La Rue and more share their most-loved outdoor locations that help clear the mind.

100% Demae: the NW Londoner blending J Dilla-esque bop with the capital’s grit
The soul singer’s debut project Life Works Out...Usually is a soothing remedy to these turbulent times.

“It’s such a blessing”: Koffee on her debut album, Gifted
What’s strong, grounded and makes Usain Bolt run faster? Koffee’s next-gen take on reggae has already earned her a Grammy award. Now she’s preparing to release her debut album, Gifted.

Waves actress Taylor Russell’s quarantine recommendations
Handstands, Criterion films and meme-swapping with Euphoria’s Alexa Demie – this is how the Canadian thesp is keeping busy during lockdown.

There’s something about Rita
That’s Rita Ora, of course. A string of hits, kinky feature films, judging Masked Singers, walking in Miu Miu’s AW20 show – and now, partnering with the UN and bringing us the perfect pop song for now. Is there nothing she can’t do?

100% dexter: south London’s airy alt-pop star
From recording tracks on her iPhone to supporting Denzel Curry, this 19-year-old has plenty of tricks up her sleeve.