Stevie Wonder: Happy Birthday

Introduced by American Congressman John Conyers in 1968, it wasn’t until 1986 that the third Monday of every January would come to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. The ridiculously long process for passing a bill which would honor the civil rights leader saw many people speak out on its importance, but Stevie Wonder’s pronounced crusade and musical tribute, “Happy Birthday,” played an …

HUH: January Playlist

There’s no better time to discover new music than the start of the year and London-based HUH Magazine’s January 2015 playlist is chocked full of new music from new and familiar names alike. Music editor Joe Reeve kicks things off with hometown art rockers Django Django’s mellow yet sun-filled single “First Light.” Airing on the side of indie electronica (James Blake, Purity Ring) Reeve drops …

Ratking: Snow Beach

NYC hip-hop trio Ratking represents the next generation of gritty rap that is quintessentially New York. Citing wide-ranging inspirations from the Wu Tang Clan to the Ramones, the group’s unique style is a harmonious representation of the city’s edgier side—think more buying loosies at a bodega in Harlem, less “Book of Mormon” on Broadway. Ratking teamed up with frequent photo and video collaborator and CH …