Artists - Page 9

37 South Asian artists share what music means to them

Our guest editor Nabihah Iqbal spoke to a cross-section of artists from the South Asian community about their musical memories and insights

Riz Ahmed: “Home is a place that we're creating through our art”

Nabihah Iqbal talks to actor and musician Riz Ahmed about growing up in London, ‘90s daytime rave culture and fighting Muslim stereotypes

What Do Your Parents Think?: 4 South Asian DJs share their family's reception to a music career

Manu Ekanayake speaks to four DJs - and two parents - about how pursuing musical interests has been received by their respective families

“We exist in more than one narrative”: Sarathy Korwar & Idris Rahman in conversation

Ravi Ghosh hosts a conversation between Sarathy Korwar and Idris Rahman, discussing the influence of South Asian classical sounds on contemporary music and the pros and cons of scenes

Abhi The Nomad has found home

Ryan Gaur talks to Abhi The Nomad about growing more comfortable with his sound and identity, rap idols, hating social media and loving video games

Britain's first out Muslim drag queen: Asifa Lahore is a proud clubland pioneer

Safi Bugel talks to Asifa Lahore about London's queer South Asian club history and navigating DJing and performing as a disabled, Muslim trans woman

How Asian Dub Foundation's stand against racism connected generations of British Asians

Zab Mustefa speaks to Asian Dub Foundation about the unifying impact of their visible fight back against racism and the stereotype-smashing lyricism of 1998 album 'Rafi's Revenge'

Fireboy DML’s top 5 tips for making an Afrobeat hit

One of Nigeria's most exciting stars shares his expertise

Kurupt FM: "Japan is pretty similar to Brentford, it looks like the motorway bit"

Upon the release of their debut feature film People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan, we talk to Kurupt FM members MC Grindah, DJ Beats, DJ Steves and Chabuddy G about drug smuggling, Japanese toilets, and more

The Blessed Madonna: “K-Hand and Paul Johnson did a great job of reaching out across generations"

Ralph Moore spoke to The Blessed Madonna about Chicago and Detroit legends, her debut album, and why Madonna was Marea’s gateway into dance music

Lyra Pramuk & Eris Drew are on a mission to heal us all through music

As they release their first collaborative project, we host a conversation between two innovators separated by continents but united by artistic credo

‘Discovery’’s Americana: Why the French love to hate Daft Punk

Read an excerpt from Ben Cardew's new book Daft Punk’s Discovery: The Future Unfurled, published by Velocity Press

RIP Paul Johnson: The Chicago icon whose life epitomises the miracle of house music

If ever needing proof of house music's spiritual essence, look no further than Paul Johnson

Paula Temple and Slam talk about raves without phones, hybrid sets, Berghain and Riverside Festival

We host a conversation between Paula Temple and Slam ahead of their appearance at Glasgow's Riverside Festival

Bad Boy Chiller Crew: The rowdy Bradford rappers taking bassline to the masses

Bradford's breakout stars are breathing new life into the North's beloved organ bassline sound, fuelled by irreverent raps, polished production and an outrageous sense of humour

Karen Nyame KG: "I tell my story to highlight how progressive the music industry has become"

Tice Cin speaks to the Goddess of Rhythm about misogynoir in music, building authentic artist connections to make collaborative, and learning to be her unapologetic self

Lord Apex is shaping the UK rap underground

Tope Olufemi speaks to the West London rapper about putting on young producers, unreleased Madlib collaborations, and going Super Saiyan on stage

Noel Gallagher: “I took an E and then electronic music made sense!”

Ralph Moore speaks to Noel Gallagher about acid house, intoxicated revelations at The Haçienda, and nearly working with the chug master Andrew Weatherall

Jamz Supernova: "Saying no is easier when you're in a privileged position"

Ralph Moore speaks to the new BBC 6 Music presenter about podcasting with June Sarpong, Annie Mac's influence, and the power of saying 'no'

Listen to Yousef's life-affirming mix from The First Dance

Paddy Edrich speaks to Yousef about the joys and pressures of hosting the UK's first unrestricted club night since the pandemic began

4 artists share their tips for managing your mental health

Jordan Rakei, TSHA, Maribou State and Hodge have also curated playlists to help you de-stress