Oral History
'We Will Always Be in Search of Ian Curtis' – Jon Savage's New Book Tells the Story of Joy Division
We spoke to Savage about the writing of the oral history, 'This Searing Light, The Sun and Everything Else'.
An Oral History of Thrush Hermit’s ‘Clayton Park’
Rob Benvie, Cliff Gibb, Ian McGettigan, Joel Plaskett and many others on the album that should have turned the band into The Strokes.
How 'Cruel Intentions' Brought High-Glamor Cruelty On a Shoestring Budget
For its 20th anniversary, we speak to the cast and crew of the cult classic about persuading the Rolling Stones to play ball, sourcing school uniforms from Goodwill, and how that rosary necklace was made.
An Oral History of Toronto’s Comedy Bar
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Toronto comedy institution. We spoke to the people about its troubled opening, Kevin Sorbo and about that infamous Louis C.K. appearance.
Stormzy Details His Big Break in this Exclusive Book Excerpt
We've got a chapter extract from 'Rise Up: The #Merky Story So Far,' the 25-year-old rapper's first release on his new book imprint.
The IDM List Gave Intelligent Dance Music Its Name and Geeky Legacy
Musicians and fans look back on the niche online hub they cultivated 25 years ago, and how it framed dance music that wasn't really for dancefloors.
The Fight to Save Strongroom Studios Is Bigger Than a UK Story
The London recording studio and bar has hosted everyone from the Spice Girls and Chemical Brothers to Erol Alkan – these insiders tell us why it's worth saving.
Jean-Claude Van Damme Was 'Coked Out of His Mind' During 'Street Fighter,' Director Says
Director Steven de Souza described filming the 90s action flick as a total shit show.
How the 'Spice World' Movie Became a Deranged, Postmodern Masterpiece
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest films of all time, we asked the brilliant minds behind "Spice World" to explain everything from the notorious alien scene to the mysterious bomb on the bus.
The Freaky, Fabulous Story of Marlena's, San Francisco's Santa-Studded Drag Bar
Marlena’s may be gone, but everyone has a story to tell about the most Christmassy drag bar—or draggiest Christmas bar—there ever was.
An Oral History of SBTV, the YouTube Channel That Blew the Doors Open for UK Rap
Jamal Edwards, Devlin, Ghetts, and more discuss ten years of a platform that shifted the culture (and shone a light on Ed Sheeran in the process).