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'The Ascent Was Just Wild' – The Oral History of The Strokes' 'Is This It'
On the 20th anniversary of modern rock's most seminal album, VICE spoke to its producer, publicist, journalists and the guy who shot the "arse cover".
Ever Wanted to Buy Vinyl Made From Miley Cyrus’ Piss? Urine Luck
The Flaming Lips say they want to make vinyl from Miley's urine. Ugh.
Saying A Fond, Personal Goodbye to 'NME''s Print Edition
Divisive and flawed it may have been, but it was also utterly inspirational for a generation of rock fans stuck between the traditional music press and the innovations of the internet.
The 'NME' Wasn't a Monolith
It had a reputation for endless Gallagher covers and creating "landfill indie". But that's only half the story, as former NME rebels remember how they snuck Aaliyah, So Solid Crew and the Cheeky Girls into the magazine.
Mash-Ups, Bad Haircuts, the New Rock Revolution: 2002 Was a Load of Shit
Let's be honest, the year was a dismal one for music in the UK—propagated by marketing execs who had discovered cocaine and Hoxton.
NME Created an Indie Scene Out of Thin Air in 2002 and Made It Stick
Former NME mag staff tell us how how they made so many people care about The Strokes, The Libertines and other "The bands."
'So Young': The Magazine Picking Up Where the NME Left Off
As one dinosaur crumbles, a small newcomer takes the reins of documenting Britain’s guitar music scene.
We Need to Stop Treating Mental Health Like a Selling Point
As with feminism, we’re seeing a serious issue commodified by the music industry while major government action remains pretty much non-existent.
Farmer John Misery: "I Ride for Nickelback"
“You can’t say what it is that you like about something… it’s supposed to be beyond the intellectual.”
The Genius of Chris Bell, One of Rock's Greatest Tragedies
When he died aged 27, the local paper described him as "the son of a local restaurateur". But this story, of a talented Memphis kid who formed rock's first cult band, goes worlds beyond.
Vic Reeves VS The Pop Group
In 1979, a young Vic Reeves, pumped up on amphetamine, witnessed Mark Stewart's The Pop Group play Glastonbury and had a major epiphany. Now, we re-unite them for a special reflective chat about pills, curry, and punk.
Don’t Hate Neelam Khan Vela and Her Job Photographing Bands in London, Barcelona and Glasgow
The young UK photographer is set to release a magazine of her work that includes shots of some of our favourite acts including Hinds, Iceage and Savages.