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For our last podcast of 2024 we reviewed the year in music, debating the dressed musicians, the pop femininomenon, overrated albums, the most exciting newcomer, the secret to Brat's success and how to pronounce 'Mk.gee'.
We've got a brand new issue on the shelves and we're very proud of it. So this week, we chat about some of our favourite features in the mag, including the cover story about LGBT+ soldiers fighting in Ukraine and an off-the-wall profile on the enigmatic rap star Yeat. Any other highlights? There's the features with rage-pop hearthrob 2Hollis and red hot indie-dance duo Fcukers, as well as an in depth report on everyone's favourite new high-percentage, spheric alcoholic beverage: the buzzball. Fancy a copy of the new issue? You can get it here.
This week, Eni diverges from her usual fashion reporting to share her thoughts on Wicked and the delirious virality of the witch flick's press tour. Tiffany and Davy zoom in on the intriguing details of K. Dot's shock-drop album GNX before recommending Transa, a compilation which celebrates with the trans community with contributions from Sade and André 3000. With Charli in town for the Brat tour, we speculate on special guests and – of course – the plan for the after party. If you like what you hear, please feel free to like, subscribe or leave us a review.
Tickets for the world's biggest music festival sold out within 35 minutes, and now speculation about who's topping the bill has reached fever pitch. So this week, we comb through the list of bookies' favourites, including Olivia Rodrigo (too new?) The 1975 (too divisive?) and Rihanna (too rich?), and give our verdict on who we think deserves it the most. Eni also gives us the run down on the new star-studded fashion campaigns: Miu Miu featuring Emma Corrin, Acne Studios featuring Charli and Burberry featuring – believe it or not – David Tennant. Jade explains the ‘Age Gap Autumn' – the trend in film and TV which involves older actresses are being desired by younger male co-stars (it's “hot and fun”, according to an article we've just published.) If you like what you hear, you should give us a like, a nice review and maybe even subscribe.
You've probably heard all about Timothee Chalament gatecrashing his own lookalike competition. This week, Eni digs deeper to discuss the intriguing details - from the love that may blossom from the event, to the former Mr Beast protégé who masterminded it. We also salute the well-deserved winners of the American Fashion Awards before delving into American politics and the way musicians are influencing it. So which stars are in the blue corner, and how is Trump trying to capitalise on his complex relationship with hip-hop? Press play to hear our thoughts.
This week, Davy reports back from his adventures in Newcastle, where THE FACE spotlighted local talent for the New Noise gig series. Our Branded Content Editor Joe Bobowicz is back on the pod to tell us all about Art Basel Paris, where Shuang Li celebrated her love of My Chemical Romance and Young Boy Dancing Group served snacks and refreshments in a very, erm, unconventional manner. Matthew shares his thoughts on Ali Abbasi's questionable Trump biopic, The Apprentice, while Jade recommends Andrea Arnold's Barry Keoghan-starring kitchen sink drama, Bird. Tyler, the Creator has dropped his Zamrock-sampling comeback single NOID and his new album Chromakopia is out on Monday. We're excited, but since Tyler dissed the new generation of artists in a recent interview, has this once eternally-teenage maverick finally reached old head status? Press play to hear our thoughts. This podcast was recorded at Red Bull London.
New week, new podcast. Eni may have returned from Paris but the fashion world keeps turning with news of the Met's latest costume exhibition. Jade is here to give you her latest dispatch from London FIlm Festival (***** for Anora ). Joe Bobowicz, our Branded Content Editor, makes his pod debut to discuss Frieze London and who is chicer: fashion people or art people (art people, apparently). Oh, and we maybe sneak in a little discussion of Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat. Because it wouldn't really be an episode of The Face Podcast without it, would it? The Face Podcast is hosted by Matthew Whitehouse, produced by Hunter Charlton and recorded at Red Bull London.
Eni's back in town which means we get to hear about her highlights of fashion month, including Coperni's Disneyland extravaganza, Cardi B's French accent and bumping (literally) into Queer's Drew Starkey. We comb through Pitchfork's best albums and songs of the 2020s, selecting some of our personal faves and speculating why it may be harder for talented musicians to blow up now than it was 10 years ago. And with Joker: Folie à Deux flopping hard into the cinemas, we assess whether or not the backlash is a bit overblown, and how the reaction might affect the acting career of Lady Gaga. If you like what you hear, please do prevent our own descent into Joker-like madness, by liking, subscribing or leaving us a nice review.
Editorial Assistant Tiffany Lai reports back from Mustafa's live conversation with Dua Lipa, where the Sudanese-Canadian artist discussed the poignant themes on his stunning new LP Dunya. We also chat about Mustafa's remarkable back story – from representing his Toronto housing projects with award-winning poetry as a kid, to fundraising for Gaza and Sudan with star-studded concerts – as well as his FACE cover story, written by mega author and poet Hanif Abdurraqib. If you've spent too much time on TikTok this year, chances are you've heard budots, the high-octane sound invented by Filipino artist DJ Love. We discuss the lore of DJ Love as well as his debut London set at Margins United festival. Oh, and Jade's film tip this week is Babygirl, the steamy thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson that's destined to get everyone talking. If you like what you hear please do like, subscribe or leave us a review.This episode was recorded at The Standard, London.
This week, we caught Eni during her brief stop in London between Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks, so that she could give us her verdict on the hottest shows, celebs and snacks. With SOPHIE's posthumous album dropping this Friday, we also discussed the visionary musician's impact on contemporary music and Charli xcx's career, as well as our initial thoughts on the new record. Jade recommends – with a degree of caution – Coralie Fargeat's hyped-up body-horror The Substance, which is apparently as disgusting as everyone says it is. This episode was recorded at The Standard, London. If you like what you hear, please feel free to like, subscribe or leave us a review
This week, we kick off with a debrief on our Starface-studded London Fashion Week party, before Matthew and Eni run through their LFW highlights, including shows by Aaron Esh, Tolu Coker, Chopova Lowena (featuring a Hellmann's mayonnaise collab) and S.S. Daley (featuring Harry Styles's new mullet). As you've probably noticed, we're really proud of our new Chappell Roan cover story. And so we take the opportunity to discuss Chappell's unconventional rise, her stunning songwriting craft and our head-turning shoot by Sharna Osborne. The writer Delia Cai also dials in to discuss her experience of interviewing Chappell in Beverly Hills and share her thoughts on her intense relationship with fame.If you like what you hear, please do subscribe or leave us a review.This podcast was recorded at The Standard, London.
We're back after a little break, and there's loads to chat about. Having just returned from a trip to NYC, Matthew discusses New York Fashion Week highlights with Eni (who also gives us some tips for the forthcoming LFW). Last week happened to be a big one for the downtown music scene, with both Fcukers and The Dare dropping their debut EP and album, respectively. Do they live up to the hype? Why do these ex-indie kids love dancing now? And are we allowed to call it “indie sleaze”? Press play to find out.
On this episode, THE FACE's Senior Fashion Features Editor Eni Subair gets us hyped for Copenhagen Fashion Week – which is slowly but surely gaining credibility and respect in the industry – as well as the potential highlights at Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris next month. Our Assistant Editor Jade Wickes sifts through the most intriguing movies premiering at Venice film festival, from Babygirl (an erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson) to Baby Invasion (a presumably disturbing action flick from Harmony Korine). With Ice Spice dropping her 23 minute-long debut album Y2K, we discuss the Bronx star's turbulent trajectory, the merits and flaws of the record and – yep – her scatological fixations. Please feel free to like, subscribe or leave us a review.This episode was recorded at The Standard, London.
For all our UK listeners who have been looking out the window and seeing ominous grey clouds, it might not feel like we've had much of a summer. Nevertheless, we've been blessed with a bunch of sun-soaked anthems to soundtrack spontaneous house parties, aimless drives through the city with the windows down and guzzling cans of Whiteclaw in muddy fields.So this week, we're joined by our good friend Shaad D'Souza to sift through the definitive list of 2024 songs of the summer. We discuss topics such as the ingenious gibberish of Espresso, Chappell Roan's long road to success, Tinashe going viral thanks to a British nerd named Nate, Tommy Richman's unlikely rizz, Kendrick's dark diss becoming a dancefloor-filler and which track – if any – is thee official Brat Summer anthem. We also check out THE FACE readers' own summer hits, pick out a couple of niche tracks from our personal playlists and provide context for the alarming price inflation of Mr Whippy ice cream.If you like what you hear, please feel free to like, subscribe or leave us a review.
This week, our Senior Fashion Features Editor Eni Subair fills us in on Peter Hawkings leaving Tom Ford, the whispers about turbulence in the industry and the potency of New York's nutcracker cocktails. We also speculate on the intentions behind Charli xcx endorsing Kamala Harris, the controversy around Charli's song Mean Girls and the risk of Brat summer being claimed by right-wingers. With the release of JT's debut album City Cinderella, we chart the Florida rapper's style evolution, and we also back the platinum blonde underground star 2hollis.
For all our UK listeners who have been looking out the window and seeing ominous grey clouds, it might not feel like we've had much of a summer. Nevertheless, we've been blessed with a bunch of sun-soaked anthems to soundtrack spontaneous house parties, aimless drives through the city with the windows down and guzzling cans of Whiteclaw in muddy fields. So this week, we're joined by our good friend Shaad D'Souza to sift through the definitive list of 2024 songs of the summer. We discuss topics such as the ingenious gibberish of Espresso, Chappell Roan's long road to success, Tinashe going viral thanks to a British nerd named Nate, Tommy Richman's unlikely rizz, Kendrick's dark diss becoming a dancefloor-filler and which track – if any – is thee official Brat Summer anthem. We also check out THE FACE readers' own summer hits, pick out a couple of niche tracks from our personal playlists and provide context for the alarming price inflation of Mr Whippy ice cream. If you like what you hear, please feel free to like, subscribe or leave us a review.
This week, we report on Mustafa's star-studded Gaza and Sudan fundraiser concert in London as well as Jeremy O'Harris' Slave Play, which is currently causing a stir over here following condemnation from the UK's ex-prime minister, Rishi Sunak. Speaking of which, we're less than a week into having a new prime minister and there's already loads to discuss – from Labour's green policies, to their plans to protect worker's rights. Can we be cautiously optimistic? We also assess the surprise victory of a leftwing alliance in the French election, and the unsettling popularity of Reform UK among Gen Z. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please feel free to like, subscribe or leave us a review.This podcast was recorded at The Standard, London.
This week, our team is sounding a bit hoarse having just returned from Worthy Farm, so apologies in advance. However, we do manage to string together some coherent sentences about this year's festival. We report on our best celeb spots, Charli XCX's debauched Party Girl show, Kneecap's political provocations, the unwarranted negativity around SZA's set and the adorable trend of bringing kids out on stage. A wonderful time was had, but on the off-chance any Glasto organisers are reading this – please can you sell less tickets next year so we can all get into the Block9 area? Cheers. This podcast was recorded at The Standard, London. If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe or leave us a review.
This week, we're still buzzing after THE FACE's epic joint birthday party with The Standard. We're currently less buzzing about the Euros, although our editor Matthew might catch the football fever after his trip to Frankfurt to watch England play Denmark. We also chat about Glastonbury's controversial line-up clashes and the remarkable trajectories of Mustafa, Tommy Richman and the 17-year-old underground rap star Nettspend. If you like what you hear, please feel free to like this podcast or subscribe. This episode was recorded at The Standard, London.
This week's episode feels a bit special. Firstly, because THE FACE's new editorial team member Eni Subair makes her podcast debut. Eni tells us all about London Fashion Week June, where she enjoyed triumphant shows by Craig Green and Charles Jeffrey as well as the delicious spread at the British Fashion Council's pub quiz. Our good friend Shaad D'Souza (who profiled Charli for THE FACE's Spring cover story) also joins us to talk all things Brat: the sweat-soaked club beats, the rowdy DJ sets, the raw and provocative lyrics and where the album ranks in Charli's impressive discography.Angels: if you like what you hear, please feel free to like this podcast or leave us a review.
There's a brand new issue of THE FACE on sale. And so this week, we kick off with a chat about NewJeans, who've been shot by Petra Collins and declared “the most important girl group on the planet” in our new cover story. We also discuss Jamie xx's 10 night marathon residency in a small London club, industry bores on the dance floor, the festival season's messy start and predictions for the weather at Glastonbury. Matthew gets hyped for the programme at London's June Fashion Week, which will feature guest curators and menswear-focussed activations spread across the city. If you like what you hear, please feel free to like, subscribe or leave us a review.
This week, we discuss a visit to No 10 Downing Street to witness Rishi Sunak's big announcement (and check out his footwear). Cannes Film Festival gets underway with Francis Ford Coppola's critically-panned epic Megalopolis, while A24 drops the trendy soundtrack for the teen horror flick I Saw the TV Glow. We also chat about the buzz around Billie's queer anthem Lunch, the obvious highlight from her third album Hit Me Hard and Soft (which is not available in 11 different vinyl variations). Recorded at The Standard London
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in film, fashion and music. This week Matthew reports from Gucci's cruise 2025 show, Jade takes a trip to Horst Arts and Music Festival in Belgium and Davy enters "the grid" at the Miami Grand Prix. We also discuss Harmony Korine's genre-defying new movie (filmed with heat sensors) and celebrate Central Cee's homage to grime.
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in film, fashion and music. This week, we had no choice but to kick off with the film that everyone's obsessed with right now. And so we discuss the pristine fashion, the hard-hitting music and the simmering sexual tension in Luca Guadagnino's red-hot Tennis flick Challengers. Has Zendaya cemented herself as an era-defining actor? Later in the show, Davy and Jade weigh up new tunes by Nilüfer Yanya, Sabrina Carpenter and maybe the first contender for song of the summer, Love Me JeJe by Tems. Last but not least, we explore the backstory behind Corteiz's new jacket featuring a photograph by legendary grime photographer Simon Wheatley.
This week, we kick off with the show everyone's talking about right now: Richard Gaad's Baby Reindeer. The dark Netflix drama is being praised for its nuanced characters, also attracting criticism for causing speculation about the real life people who inspired them. We also take on The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. Taylor's 31 track odyssey sparks debate about the merits and the cringe-factor of her lyricism, Antonoff vs Dessner and how corporate greed is depriving the 2020s of classic albums. So does Taylor's chart-domination make her the biggest gangster in music right now? Drake thinks so. For anyone who's not up-to-date with the whole Drake vs Kendrick, Cole, Rocky, Ross, Future, Metro and Ye situation, we conveniently break that down for your water cooler conversations. Oh, and for the all the Ewan Mitchell fans out there who follow us – we share a little insight into how the House of the Dragon star was on set for his photo shoot with THE FACE. If you like what you hear, please feel free to like, Subscribe or leave us a review.
Well, that went quick, didn't it? THE FACE relaunched digitally in April 2019, which makes us five years old this month. To celebrate, we revisit some of our favourite stories from the last half decade, reminiscing about the highs, lows and Tyler the Creator's missing wig (which almost scuppered our first cover shoot). We're proud to be here and grateful to our listeners for their continuing support. If you have a message you want to share with us, maybe even an album, film or artist you'd like us to review, drop us an email on podcast@theface.com and we'll get back to you on the programme.
This week, we chat Alessandro Michele's colourful history at Gucci and how he might invigorate Valentino with his maximalist vision. We also assess Camila Cabello's polarising Playboi Carti collab I Luv It, Beyoncé's Americana odyssey and London buzz band Mary in the Junkyard's unusual antics (they recently held a funeral for a yeti!?). For the film segment, we discuss the Kristen Stewart-starring romantic thriller Love Lies Bleeding, the Emma Stone-produced A24 horror I Saw The TV Glow and the star-studded Cinema4Gaza fundraiser. The journalist Tom Faber calls in to talk about his article on how the Israel-Gaza conflict has affected Berlin's creative communities. If you like what you hear, please like and subscribe. You could even leave us a review, if you're into that sort of thing.
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in film, fashion and music. This week, we tuck into the film trailers and teasers that everyone's taking about, including Kinds of Kindness – Yorgos Lanthimos' follow-up to Poor Things – as well as the Sydney Sweeney horror Immaculate, Dune 2 and Luca Guadagnino's Zendaya-starring Tennis drama Challengers. We also comb through our Tracks of the Week, sparking chat about Tyla's commercially-palatable amapiano-R&B fusion, the lore of Two Shell, the enduring influence of Yung Lean and Drain Gang and the viral moment sparked by the gleefully obnoxious Von Duch remix. If you like what you hear, please like and Subscribe.
On this week's special music episode, we comb through the key releases of Q1. Face contributor Shaad D'Souza joins us to discuss Lil Nas X's unsatisfying stunts, Ice Spice's scatalogical single, Charli XCX in Brat mode and Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter era. We also reluctantly acknowledge the merits of Vultures 1, praise Kim Gordon's eternal cool and weigh up Dua Lipa's prospects as a Glasto headliner. To show the underground some love, we recommend records by Evil Giane, Astrid Sonne, Amen Dunes and Fantasy of a Broken Heart. If you like what you hear, please feel free to Like or Subscribe. You could even leave us a (nice) review.
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in fashion, film and music. This week, we start by reviewing the killer Oscars looks worn by the likes of Billie Eilish, Carey Mulligan, Hunter Schafer and – despite the wardrobe malfunction – Emma Stone. We talk about the misquoting of Jonathan Glazer's speech on the Israel-Gaza war and how political Belfast rap group Kneecap started a domino effect of artists dropping out of SXSW due to its sponsorship from the US Military. Having profiled Pamela Anderson on The Face's site this week, we praise her new era of self-love, and we assess how Ariana Grande's relationship drama affects the listening experience of her new album Eternal Sunshine.If you like what you hear, please feel free to like and subscribe.
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in fashion, film and music. This week, we comb through the highlights of PFW, including shows from Vivienne Westwood and Louis Vuitton as well as Arca's wild clubnight at Bourse de Commerce. We also discuss the hype around the indie-trance duo Snow Strippers and how the controversial bodybuilder Eddie Abbew has started a health revolution among the UK's youth. For TV and film stories, we dig into the discourse around Euphoria's potential cancellation and explain how Harry Styles fan fiction has enhanced the lore of the forthcoming rom-com The Idea of You. The journalist Kemi Alemoru also calls in to talk about why so many Black Brits want to leave the UK. If you like what you hear, please like and Subscribe. You could even leave us a (nice) review.
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in film, fashion and music. On this week's episode, we review the madness of Charli XCX's record-breaking, sweat-soaked, Julia Fox-featuring rave in Brooklyn and discuss her club-ready comeback single Von Dutch. We report back from Milan Fashion Week – where Prada brought the romance and Diesel dialled in 700 spectators via Zoom – as well as Paris, which kicked off with a currency-themed show from one of our favourite fashion brands, Vacquera. Jeremy O'Harris calls in to talk about his much-discussed show Slave Play, taking inspiration from Kelela and improving the diversity of theatre audiences. If you like what you hear, feel free to hit subscribe or leave us a review (make it nice).
We've got a new magazine on the shelves! So on this week's episode, the team talks about our revealing Charli XCX cover story shot by Richard Kern, as well as the issue's big music moments with new-gen junglist Nia Archives and the X-rated rap duo D-Block Europe. We also chat about profiling the hottest stars of Hollywood, including the fast-rising film star Dominic Sessa, as well as our flagship fashion feature with the legendary model Kristen McMenamy. Fancy a copy? You get one from theface.com, or a good shop near you.
Saddle up: this week we dig into Bey's rootin' tootin' new single, discussing the superstar's previous dalliances with country and Pharell's mission to relaunch cowboycore. Fresh from New York Fashion Week, we run through some of the best shows, picking out Willy Chavarria as a highlight and recommending British-Yemeni designer Kazna Asker as one to watch at LFW. And having recently run an interview with Leo Woodall (aka the cocky Essex lad from The White Lotus) on theface.com, we discuss his performance in much-hyped rom-com One Day. Is the show any good, or has Valentine's Day just got us feeling all soppy? Press play to find out.
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest, rounding up the stories that you should care about in film, fashion and music. This week, we discuss what happened the night before at Amelia Dimoldenberg's Valentines party, talk NYSW with a focus on Marc Jacobs, Miley Cyrus at The Grammys and explain TikTok's dramatic battle with the music biz. We also call up the curator Hans Ulrich Obrist to chat about the first Barbara Kruger show in London for 20 years.
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in film, fashion and music This week, we're a little bleary eyed after our New Noise event in London, at which we hosted riotous live performances by the Detriot trio HiTech and the much-hyped Tottenham rapper Chy Cartier. We also chat about the new John Galliano documentary and the elaborate Margiela couture show. The track of the week segment sparks debate about Ice Spice and Megan Thee Stallion's recent virality, and the journalist Anna Cafolla calls in to tell us about her afternoon in the pub with the provocative Belfast rap group Kneecap. Our review of All of Us Strangers gives us an excuse to chat about one of our favourite topics: Paul Mescal If you like what you hear, please go ahead and Subscribe or leave us a review
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in film, fashion and music. This week, we report back from Rick Owens' AW 2024 show, which was hosted in Rick and Michèle Lamy's home. We also chat about The Face's interview with Diane from the red-hot TV show The Traitors (which everyone was sneakily watching at Paris Fashion Week). And in light of Pitchfork being folded into GQ, we consider the value of thoughtful criticism and how music might change if it becomes obsolete. Speaking of music journalism, we called up the renowned writer Aniefiok Ekpoudom – who's just released a book on MCing and Black British culture – to discuss Dave, an overlooked scene in South Wales, and who's on the Mount Rushmore of UK rap. If you like what you hear, please feel free to Subscribe and leave us a glowing review.
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in film, fashion and music. On this week's episode, we discuss the highlights of the Emmy Awards as well as the controversial Amy Winehouse biopic. Our Digital Director Brooke McCord reports from Milan Fashion Week and tips us off about the most anticipated shows in Paris. We also pick out our Track of the Week and debate the new single from Ariana Grande, who's finally returned to music after filming Wicked. Speaking of musicals, the journalist Fran Hoepfner calls in to chat about the bizarre Mean Girls reboot and explain why the art form is so embarrassing.
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in film, fashion and music. On this week's episode, the team talks about bad jokes and Timmy and Kylie's PDA at the Golden Globes, as well as Gucci and Prada's new campaigns and the buzz about Stone Island's first ever runway show. We also analyse the hype around Playboi Carti's subversive new album rollout, recommend rising musicians for 2024 and debate Lil Nas X's controversial return. LA journalist Dalya Benor, who recently investigated West Hollywood's much-papped Sushi Park restaurant, calls in to chat about enjoying her bluefin tuna within metres of Kendall Jenner.
After rounding up 2023's highlights in fashion and music, this week the team looks back on the year's biggest, best and most controversial films. We toast to the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's dominance, reflect on Barbie vs Oppenheimer hype, weigh-up the Saltburn backlash and discuss two impressive directorial debuts: How To Have Sex and Rye Lane. Oh, and we salute this year's definitive movie heartthrob: Jacob Elordi. Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.
Following our 2023 fashion round-up, the team reviews the year in music. We pick our personal faves, before debating the definitive song of the summer, hottest club anthem and best album. We also chat about disappointing blockbuster rap records from Drake and Travis Scott, Frank Ocean and Rihanna's wobbly comebacks, the unstoppable rise of Sexyy Red and the inescapable hype of Fred Again. Tune in next week to hear us reflect on the year's biggest and best films. Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.
On this week's episode, The Face's editorial team charts the year in fashion from power moves at Burberry, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, to the emerging designers to watch and everything in between. Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.
We've got a brand new magazine on the shelves. And so this week, the editorial team chats about interviewing Olivia Rodrigo in West Hollywood, spotlighting British South Asian talent, reporting on the happiness of teenage girls and documenting Doja Cat's loyal fandom. Print's not dead! Neither are podcasts!
This week's episode is all about Emerald Fennell's dark and cunningly comedic new thriller. Saltburn is wild ride with a red-hot cast (Jacob Elordi, Barry Keoghan, Archie Madekwe), brilliantly cringe-worthy ‘00s fashion and shocking sex scenes. Our editorial team chats about the soundtrack and film's satisfying satirical sting, before Archie calls in to talk about the honour of working with Fennell. Oh, and we've done our best to avoid spoilers – so you're safe to press play if you haven't seen the film yet. Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.
In the Autumn issue of The Face, we published a story about Victory Lap – the London radio show which is broadcasting a new generation of open-minded rappers. For this week's episode, our music director Davy Reed chats to Victory Lap boss Joe McDermott and journalist Yemi Abiade about the strength of the underground scene, as well as the current state of UK drill and the contested "chill rap" label. Oh, and Joe gives us a review of his first time hanging out with our editor Matthew Whitehouse (they went to an Eric Cantona gig). Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.
Happy Halloween! This week, The Face's editorial team chats about costume inspo, 2023's horror highlights and A24's “things which go bump in the light” formula. We also recommend some unsettling new tracks for your playlist, from a metal-trap hybrid by Dana Dentana to a particularly disturbing effort from the notorious cult rapper RXK Nephew. This episode features in the songs ‘Fake as F*ck' by Dana Dentana, ‘Tatti' by Bktherula, ‘Nun id change' by Yeat and ‘Slitherman vs Nephew' by RXK Nephew. Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.
FACE editor Matthew Whitehouse speaks to Eric Cantona (!): footballer, actor, and now musician about his new EP, and finding transcendence through music. Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.
Ahead of her performance at The Face's New Noise event, the much-loved musician and party producer shared her remarkable journey – from her working-class upbringing in Leicester to thriving as a trans woman in London's queer nightlife scene. Press play to hear Mya chat about her Punjabi heritage, speaking to DL men for her podcast ‘Straight No Chaser', the therapeutic power of music and the No.1 Mya Mehmi fan (her mum). Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.
The British artist has edited In The Offing – a new group exhibition at the Turner Contemporary in Margate. He joins us to chat about Manchester's music scene, his experimental NTS show, ‘90s adventures in New York, Margate's class anxiety, being suspicious of art, his repulsion to Britpop and how The Face magazine won his heart. Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.
Right before he played a show for THE FACE, we sat down with the much-loved NYC musician to chat about the Dimes Square music scene, giant rats, managing Frost Children, the lore of Fresher's Week and his special connection with British wildlife. Not even a fire alarm could kill the vibe. This episode featured the song ‘Magician' by Blaketheman1000 Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.
Bleary-eyed off the back of London Fashion Week, THE FACE's team report back from the catwalks and shmoozy parties on the styles, stories and gossip from the weekend. In this episode, we discuss the rise of Stefan Cooke's modern men, Olly Shinder's stellar Fashion East debut, Chopova Lowena's die-hard cult and the successes and controversies around Mowalola's killer show. Follow THE FACE on TikTok and Instagram.