True Detective: Night Country - How Vince Pope scored the chilling crime drama
Ahead of the upcoming series finale of True Detective: Night Country, we caught up with British composer Vince Pope who scored the eerie crime drama.
Article Type: Interviews
Max Newy of Overpass: 'The people make Birmingham. It's a down-to-earth city that keeps you grounded'
For Max Newy and his fellow Brummie bandmates, Overpass is the musical highway none of them thought they'd be taking when they started dabbling during...
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Ahead of the release of their new album TANGK, IDLES' powerhouse bass player Adam ‘Dev’ Devonshire tells whynow about his most influential and favourite basslines.
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With their self-titled debut EP, Flat Party brings an exciting mix of art-rock and sixties pop, highlighting their journey from art school to the indie limelight.
From Travis Scott to Michael J. Fox, trashhand is a photographer with a fearless spirit
From capturing Michael J. Fox and Travis Scott to revealing the unseen beauty of abandoned places, this is trashhand's photographic journey.
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Lime Garden: 'We were 17-year-old girls playing to five old men in a pub, but we’d still say, ‘That was sick!''
"One weekend we’ll be in Switzerland playing for 2000 people, and then on Monday you’ll wake up and you’ve got a 10-hour shift.”
Florence Rose: 'We all share the desire to run to the woods naked, start a fire and chant'
Florence Rose on Goldfrapp, borrowing from Ingmar Bergman, and the primordial urge in all women to run into forests unclothed.
Hak Baker: ‘People took me seriously after Worlds End FM’
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We speak to Kurt Vile about the closeknit group of collaborators who inspire him, awkward meetings with musical heroes, and his unlikely love of Charli XCX.
The story of Now And Then | How The Beatles reuinted one last time with the magic of AI
The Beatles' new and final single 'Now And Then' marries AI with musical legend. Here's the story of how Lennon's 1978 demo was brought to life alongside McCartney, Harrison, and Starr's artistry, culminating years of work and sparking ethical AI debates.
Normski: 'Being Black has been my meal ticket in life'
As hip-hop celebrates half a century, Normski's photographs offer a time capsule of its indelible impact on the UK's cultural tapestry.
whynow is the time to listen to… Life Aquatic Band
The perfect antidote to the end of summer slump, it’s the perfect time to get to know Life Aquatic Band. We sat down with Ben for the low-down…
whynow is the time to listen to… TS Lagga
We speak to emerging rapper TS Lagga about education, how to define success and why he decided to open his GCSE results on stage at Reading and Leeds Festival.
Six of the Best | Dondre Green
From buying a camera with his first financial aid cheque to his work featured in Forbes, Dondre Green has crafted a compelling Bronx narrative. His work is an intimate look into a borough rich in culture and stories.
David Drebin: 'I just want to be classic. I don't want to be fashionable in any way'
Join us as we dive into the intricate worlds crafted by David Drebin, where aesthetics reign supreme. As we discuss his latest book, Flirting With Danger, and beyond, we get a glimpse of the man behind the masterpiece.
Irvine Welsh: ‘Trainspotting was a last chance saloon of creativity’
It’s been 30 years since Trainspotting and Irvine Welsh is the subject of a new documentary, 'Choose Irvine Welsh'. Should you?
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Reuben Radding has selected visuals that span years, narratives that weave much more than a casual first glance might reveal. These are not just snapshots; they're chapters of life intricately intertwined with art.
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whynow is the time to listen to… Being Dead
Some say they met while working at a Cinnabon, others claim it was when they were competing acrobats in the circus. We speak to Being Dead.
El Londo: ‘No matter who you are, we all connect over the love of making music’
Following the recent release of his THANKSLONDO project – a showcase in the UK rap scene’s thriving underground talent – we speak to producer and singer-songwriter El Londo.
Nell Mescal: ‘People love to f***ing tear women down when we’re just trying to get a foot in the door’
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After a handful of EPs and smattering of singles, Nottingham band Do Nothing are on the verge of dropping their debut album, Snake Sideways. An impressive, pensive record, in many ways it’s an album about making an album. We speak to the band’s lead singer and lyricist, Chris Bailey, to discover more.
Tom Walker: ‘I will die for these songs I’m about to put out – you’ve got to back yourself’
With an eagerly-awaited sophomore album in the works, Tom Walker chats to Ali Shutler about the success of his debut album What A Time To Be Alive, his success on TikTok and the response to his politically-charged track ‘Number 10’.
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