How Somali Rap Found Its Voice in a Crowded UK Scene
Bolstered by a trapwave sound, young British-Somalis like YNM are gaining traction in the UK rap scene. It’s been a long time coming.
Sneakbo on His Favourite Childhood Date Spot – And the Time He Blacked Out
In our latest "Share Location", we chat to a UK legend about all his best (or maybe worst?) childhood memories, from first kisses to fave places.
Despite It All, Riz Ahmed Is Optimistic
As lockdown halts the tour of his latest album 'The Long Goodbye', the Emmy-winning actor and rapper talks about performing trauma and finding hope in the dark.
'I’m Still Playing Catch Up – I Just Gotta Kill It': Loski on His Journey to the Top of Drill
From messed up hairlines to avoiding dating, Loski gets candid about his life, upbringing and influences in our inaugural UK drill column.
Adam Schlesinger's Music Was an Endless Source of Joy
The acclaimed singer-songwriter passed away on Wednesday due to complications related to coronavirus. VICE staffers remember some of his most timeless hits.
Welcome to 'Peak DJ', Where Even Department Stores Have In-House DJs
This once devotional art form has been reduced to background fodder for tech-enthusiasts and small-plate diners.
I Don't Want to See Your Quarantine 'Art' Unless It's This
Many in isolation fancy themselves as artists. However, none are remaking 'The Shawshank Redemption' via Instagram Stories, like Fat White Family.
This Is How You Can Support the Independent Music Industry During COVID-19
VICE UK spoke to a handful of small labels, artists and industry workers about the problems they face, and what you can do to help from home.
Waxahatchee's 'Saint Cloud' Reaches Back While Looking Forward
Katie Crutchfield's fifth solo LP steps onto new terrain, tracking a lifestyle change with a honeyed sound.
There’s Nothing More Goth Than Being Black
“As soon as I found [the goth] community… it really surprised me at how much of it stemmed from Black culture.”
True Stories of People Who Tried and Failed to Run Music Festivals
"We spent pretty much our whole budget on a Guardian Festival Guide advert, and it only gave us two sales."
Eminem Is Officially Boomer Rap Now, Sorry
He's the Ricky Gervais of rap: rich, successful and yet somehow convinced that he is being oppressed and silenced.