Hans Ulrich Obrist in conversation with avant-garde pioneer and Fluxus Japan founding member, Mieko Shiomi

“Horrorcore is probably my biggest influence” – Clara Kimera makes music inspired by visual novels, Creepypasta and medieval folklore

Finneas tells Carey Mulligan about turning country club gloss into ominous beats

How an empty open mic night convinced London four-piece Little Grandad to form the band

Motorcycles on the volcanic desert: BTS on Alewya’s cinematic new music video

“It’s a project about growth, self-discovery, and embracing all the messiness” – Nia Smith on her sophomore record

Harmony Tividad shows us around her ultimate LA hotspots

Stephen Dawes on channelling intimacy through soaring synths

Backstage with Iceage: an evening of devotion through distortion

“A catchy pop song cloaked in lo-fi distortion” – London musician Louis Grace debuts his abstract debut single

“These are pieces that are designed to come alive when worn” – Marco Capaldo on designing Olivia Dean’s stage looks

Music collective Nine8 on curating UGG’s Sunroom, and building community through live music

“I love that it still feels human in scale” – Saoirse is gearing up for another stand out GALA set

“It can start new sonic revolutions” – inside Fender’s star-studded Nashville tribute to the Telecaster

HERO USA Cover Story: Willow in conversation with Esperanza Spalding

From Blood Orange to Sylvia Plath: Naomi Scott on the influences behind her debut record

Tara Lily makes music made to be listened to as night falls

Baltimore’s finest: Snail Mail in conversation with Turnstile’s Brendan Yates

“A joyous space for the misfits” – Julia Cumming’s debut solo album champions the anti-cool

“I started making fake bands in elementary school” – a day in LA with musician Staz Lindes