Asa / Tiken Jah Fakoly tickets to be won
A chance to see these world-famous African artists live at the Barbican on Monday 4 April 2011
Music
Cocknbullkid: Hold On To Your Misery – review
A fresh new single and anti-anthem from one of Hackney’s own
Yuck: A taste of things to come
Formed by childhood friends with a shared love for guitars and fuzz and melody, Yuck are proof that lo-fi rock is in rude health
Trash Kit: the art of noise
Musically more the Slits than the Sugarbabes, this trio are not your ‘Typical Girls’
Interview: Male Bonding
Dalston pop-punk outfit discuss their DIY approach to the music business
Interview: Steve Ball, the Nest
The Citizen talks to the boss of the new Dalston bar and club which has replaced Barden’s Boudoir on Stoke Newington Road
Why do people hate hipsters?
Hipster-hate blogs are multiplying online. But who are these much-maligned trendies – and why do people find them so irritating? Perhaps we should learn to love our skinny-jeaned friends instead
The Premises recording studio celebrates 25 years
Director Julia Craik talks about the past, present and future of Hackney’s own hit factory
Joe And Will Ask?
Music and fashion still in the mix as electronica duo’s debut album is due for release soon