Joel Benjamin
The UK Rap Scene Is Thriving in Lockdown
Our rappers have always been extremely online and independent of traditional media. Nothing's changed during COVID-19.
Vloggers, Deliveroo Drivers, Influencers: All the Jobs the 2010s Invented
From meme account owners to YouTubers whispering while eating chalk, it's been a big decade for jobs your dad barely recognises.
The Justice System Is Failing Rape Victims
Conviction rapes are at a record low, with half of survivors deciding against pursuing their case. How has it all gone so wrong?
People's Grim Stories of Being Penalised for Taking Mental Health Sick Days
From faking physical illnesses to having in-depth honest chats with their manager, this is how people are navigating it.
The Guide to Getting into PJ Harvey, Grunge’s Apocalyptic Godmother
From her 90s rock roots to the folk war poetry that came later, PJ is an artist who has inhabited many lives. Here's everything you need to know.
The Guide to Getting Into Pet Shop Boys
One part fist-pumping synth-pop, another part celestial balladry – here's everything you need to know about Britain's most enduring duo.
A Deep Dive into Why So Many Band Names Fixate on Rats
There must be more to this than chance. I spoke to band Ratboys and a music anthropology professor to find out.
We Asked People the Weirdest Fantasies They Have While Listening to Music
“I would imagine screaming the lyrics over this cliff edge, hurling all the anger at my family and friends below.”
We Asked Some Synesthetes to Tell Us the Most Colourful Songs
"I want to listen to this song on repeat in a sensory deprivation tank, but I'm worried it might break my brain?"
The Guide to Getting into Yeah Yeah Yeahs
It's 15 years since the New York trio's debut album signalled a guitar music revival. Their output, across four albums and three EPs, isn't all the crashing art-punk of the early years, though.
Older People's Music-Related Memories of Being Savagely High
People nearing, or in, retirement used to get absolutely lit. We asked them about the times when LSD, weed, hash, and music collided.