Results for: 'London'
“These kids aren’t backing down”: Skengdo & AM are resisting the police’s UK drill clampdown
At the beginning of the year, the Brixton duo were at the centre of a historic censorship story. This week they've got a new album, but the authorities continue to stunt their success.
Locked in for lock down
Need some diversionary listening? Try out these internet radio stations from across the globe.
Introducing Tommy’s Drop Shop, a new collaborative platform for nascent creatives
UAL Showcase is the place to find graduates setting the pace in fashion, art and beyond
Are UK musicians being silenced for supporting Black Lives Matter?
This week, rappers Dutchavelli, Digga D and Lavida Loca described being threatened with recall for endorsing the movement. While authorities deny the claim, it raises questions about how confident people on probation feel about speaking out.
Shirt power: how football kits got political
From BLM to gay pride, local teams are showing the big boys of the Premiership how to do football strip politics.
Jamie Morgan on the next-gen of Buffalo kids
The legendary photographer’s latest exhibition, Buffalo: Future Generation, is a radical take on diversity, self-expression and sticking right out – Buffalo style.
The best new artists we covered in 2023
Each week, we interview a rising musician who’s caught our eye. From UK rap wunderkinds to trance aficionados and jersey club experimentalists, here are some of our favourites from the past year.
Monthly mix roundup: frenetic footwork, niche grooves and Accra’s new radio station
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
A Frieze feast for friends cooked up by Jago Rackham
During Frieze week in London, Jago Rackham had eight models, friends and artists eat food for six hours, all clad in McQueen. Gluttony has never tasted – or looked – so good.
Saul Nash scoops the Woolmark Prize 2022 – wahey!
This year’s prize goes to the innovative South London menswear designer, whose designs feel just at home on the running track as they do at any given club night.
Songs of protest
In 2025, the face of British protest is not restricted to teenagers or students. At a time when life is hard enough for young people, the middle-aged, elderly and retired are willing to join the fight for Palestine, for the climate, for anti-racism and against far-right demonstrators. These are the power pensioners fighting peacefully, for freedom and our future.
Malachi Kirby: “When we’re on set, we just bring love”
After EastEnders, Roots and Small Axe, the Londoner now stars in super-slick banking thriller Devils. But he does it all while championing the ethos learned alongside drama school mates Letitia Wright and John Boyega.
Body By Ciara: the fitness entrepreneur getting us through lockdown
Since launching her online fitness platform, Body by Ciara, last March, relatable North Londoner Ciara Madden has become “body goals” to women all over the country – and a figure of strength in their time of need, too.
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by THE FACE: A playlist featuring HiTech, Chy Cartier, Coucou Chloe and Tommy Richman.