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Crate Digging: A History One of the touchstones of hip-hop, how can one revive this practice in the age of digital music?

Originally published in print March 2021. Crate Digging. Literally. The practice of rummaging through crates of records at car boot sales, flea markets and second-hand record shops originated as far back as the early 1970s as hip-hop DJs, hungry for … Continue reading Crate Digging: A History One of the touchstones of hip-hop, how can one revive this practice in the age of digital music?

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Long Live Vinyl: The Resurgence of Records Why has vinyl remained at the centre of music while the desire for tapes and CDs has withered away? Because they are substantial yet incredibly delicate.

First published in the 2020 Summer Issue. There’s just something about vinyl that’s so sleek and sexy. It’s a classy way to play music. I imagine myself as a brown leather jacket and sunglasses-wearing, slightly detached feminist from the ‘70s … Continue reading Long Live Vinyl: The Resurgence of Records Why has vinyl remained at the centre of music while the desire for tapes and CDs has withered away? Because they are substantial yet incredibly delicate.