Results for: 'lockdown'
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.
What you need to know about 3‑MMC, the party drug of the moment
Last year, the drug was found in a load of the UK’s pill supply. Now, 3-MMC has been doing the rounds in the Berlin party scene. But what actually is it?
In Gaza, a daily routine
We speak to three Palestinians documenting their everyday lives on Instagram and TikTok. From getting hold of wifi and charging their phones, to the simple act of cleaning their homes – this is their reality.
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).
Staging a Shakespeare play in Grand Theft Auto
Sam Crane and Pinny Grylls’ Grand Theft Hamlet is a wildly entertaining documentary about bringing, well, Hamlet to life via, well, GTA. We went over to theirs for a cup of tea to hear all about it.
The story behind Skinnyman’s Council Estate of Mind
Released 15 years ago, Skinnyman’s only LP is considered a UK hip-hop masterpiece.
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.
Need to reconnect with nature?
Charles Jeffrey, Lava La Rue and more share their most-loved outdoor locations that help clear the mind.
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.
Hear Hank Korsan’s funk and disco mix
The DJ and model delves into vintage grooves to stop your heart from growing cold.
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.
How three sisters kept London’s best dive bar afloat during the pandemic
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.
“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.
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?