FREELANCERS: I'm commissioning history articles about the internet for the BBC. Looking for pitches about chapters & corners of the web that people will remember, but haven't thought about in the while. Nostalgia, surprising stories, foundational communities, get in touch!

no artist did more to shape how I thought about not just movies but art in general. I have no idea who I would be if I hadn’t encountered Twin Peaks & the rest of his stuff when I did. Look to the light, David

#SaveThePCC Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease. For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below; you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princecharle…

Always remembered this brilliant Michael Hainey profile of Gene Hackman gq.com/story/gene-hac…

Gutted about Angie Stone. As Carl Cox can attest there is simply no better heartbreak song than 'Wish I Didn't Miss You'.

Book critics & journalists: Dirt just launched a new books newsletter, BLANK, and they're transparent about rates.

Could be great for someone: interesting new role at Ink working as digital editor of Business Traveller linkedin.com/jobs/view/4227…

An urgent message from The Wire magazine Running an independent music magazine is becoming increasingly difficult. We need your support thewire.co.uk/in-writing/ess…

RIP Sacha Jenkins A huge influence on me and someone who accomplished so much in Hip-Hop journalism, TV and elsewhere. Thank you for everything.

not just the best hip-hop magazine ever, although it was that, too. one of the best music mags of all time full stop. life changing. RIP Sacha Jenkins

Sacha Jenkins, one of the greatest journalistic/cultural voices of our generation, has passed away. An ‘arrogant voice of musical truth’ from a young age, Sacha published magazines, wrote books (notably under the Ego Trip collective), produced/directed epic documentaries, and

Sly Stone, one of the most influential and groundbreaking musicians of the late-Sixties and early-Seventies who smashed the boundaries of rock, pop, funk and soul, has died at age 82 rollingstone.com/music/music-ne…

Everybody is a Star, no matter who u r.😢 Sly Stone, Prayer's going out to his family & friends.🙏🙏🙏 Thx u (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)! There will Never be another U, to do what u do.🫡 Keep the legacy Alive! Love U😥 novena carmel Bootsy baby!!!🤩

RIP Brian Wilson. Q: What is the best advice you've ever been given? A: 'My dad told me, "When you're going to write a song, follow through with it until it's done. Don't go halfway and then piss out on it."

Aquarium Drunkard Presents: Pastiche Beach – A Medley aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/06/13/aqu… Welcome to Pastiche Beach. Chopped and spliced, 50 minutes of artists paying tribute to and/or lovingly ripping off Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys.

My favorite D'Angelo song. I always loved the detail that DJ Premier made this beat for Canibus, who turned it down. Shows what a form-stretching artist D was. No one like him. RIP. open.spotify.com/track/5ILWEn8W…

10 years ago, I stayed up all night with D’Angelo, two nights in a row. R.I.P. to a straight-up genius. rollingstone.com/music/music-ne…