8Ball, Ghost World & Daniel Clowes for i-D
First appeared on i-D “I had this notion,” says comic book pioneer Dan Clowes, “of not editing myself, just putting whatever sick thoughts I had down on paper, and if […]
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A Guide to UK Afrobeats for RBMA
First featured on RBMA. Afrobeats is in a state of constant evolution. The genre has grown to cover such a nebulous range of tempos, conventions and rhythmic patterns, that it […]
Tween Pop Stars for i-D
This article first appeared here on i-D Pop culture thrives in the struggle between artifice and authenticity. For every Johnny Rotten, howling his heart out that he ‘means it man’, […]
The Prodigy for The Guardian
The Prodigy are sitting around a table in a King’s Cross boozer, riled by what’s become of rave culture. “Dance music at the moment is so fucking dead,” spits Liam […]
Gone To A Rave #13: Acid Techno
Easily, and bizarrely, the most popular piece I have ever written. Read it over on Ransom Note to enjoy the comment thread packed with misty eyed ravers (and a few […]
Just Jam for The Guardian
This October, grime veteran Skepta snatched a Mobo award with his That’s Not Me video, directed by the scene’s go-to creatives, Tim & Barry. Looking like it was shot on […]
2014: The Year Grime Won – for i-D
Originally appeared on i-D over here In February of this year, the City of London police decided to indulge in a spot of traditional bullyboy tactics. Deciding that the Just […]
Modular Synthesis: A Brief History of the Future – for Bloc
Last week scientists landed a probe on a comet that hurtled through space. They were surprised to discover the comet was ‘singing’ – that is, it was releasing incredibly low […]
Lecrae: Resurrecting Christian Rap for The Guardian
Rappers love giving props to God. Regardless of content, you’d be hard-pressed to find a hip-hop album of the last 20 years that hasn’t shouted out the Big Guy in […]
Oh My Gosh! Jungle Rarities ’94- ’96 Mixtape
A trawl through some rare 12″s…. Recorded live, warts n’ all…. RELOAD IT [mixcloud http://www.mixcloud.com/MCQUAID/oh-my-gosh-jungle-drum-bass-vinyl-rarities/ width=660 height=388 color=2fae16 light=1 hide_cover=1]