The Face Podcast

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Saltburn is the most talked-about British film of the year Nov 16, 2023

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This week's episode is all about Emerald Fennell’s dark and cunningly comedic new thriller. Saltburn is wild ride with a red-hot cast (Jacob Elordi, Barry Keoghan, Archie Madekwe), brilliantly cringe-worthy ‘00s fashion and shocking sex scenes. Our editorial team chats about the soundtrack and film's satisfying satirical sting, before Archie calls in to talk about the honour of working with Fennell.

Oh, and we’ve done our best to avoid spoilers – so you're safe to press play if you haven't seen the film yet.

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Is the UK having an alternative rap renaissance? Nov 09, 2023

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In the Autumn issue of The Face, we published a story about Victory Lap – the London radio show which is broadcasting a new generation of open-minded rappers. For this week's episode, our music director Davy Reed chats to Victory Lap boss Joe McDermott and journalist Yemi Abiade about the strength of the underground scene, as well as the current state of UK drill and the contested "chill rap" label. Oh, and Joe gives us a review of his first time hanging out with our editor Matthew Whitehouse (they went to an Eric Cantona gig).

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A Spooky Special Oct 30, 2023

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Happy Halloween! This week, The Face’s editorial team chats about costume inspo, 2023’s horror highlights and A24’s “things which go bump in the light” formula. We also recommend some unsettling new tracks for your playlist, from a metal-trap hybrid by Dana Dentana to a particularly disturbing effort from the notorious cult rapper RXK Nephew.

This episode features in the songs ‘Fake as F*ck’ by Dana Dentana, ‘Tatti’ by Bktherula, ‘Nun id change’ by Yeat and ‘Slitherman vs Nephew’ by RXK Nephew.

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Eric Cantona: "If I don't have the opportunity to express myself, I die" Oct 26, 2023

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FACE editor Matthew Whitehouse speaks to Eric Cantona (!): footballer, actor, and now musician about his new EP, and finding transcendence through music.

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Mya Mehmi on transness, family and Pxssy Palace Oct 19, 2023

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Ahead of her performance at The Face’s New Noise event, the much-loved musician and party producer shared her remarkable journey – from her working-class upbringing in Leicester to thriving as a trans woman in London’s queer nightlife scene. Press play to hear Mya chat about her Punjabi heritage, speaking to DL men for her podcast ‘Straight No Chaser’, the therapeutic power of music and the No.1 Mya Mehmi fan (her mum).

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Mark Leckey talks art, music and the nostalgic condition Oct 12, 2023

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The British artist has edited In The Offing – a new group exhibition at the Turner Contemporary in Margate. He joins us to chat about Manchester’s music scene, his experimental NTS show, ‘90s adventures in New York, Margate’s class anxiety, being suspicious of art, his repulsion to Britpop and how The Face magazine won his heart.

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Adventures in London with Blaketheman1000 Sep 28, 2023

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Right before he played a show for THE FACE, we sat down with the much-loved NYC musician to chat about the Dimes Square music scene, giant rats, managing Frost Children, the lore of Fresher’s Week and his special connection with British wildlife. Not even a fire alarm could kill the vibe.

This episode featured the song ‘Magician’ by Blaketheman1000

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LFW highlights: Burberry, Fashion East and Aaron Esh Sep 21, 2023

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Bleary-eyed off the back of London Fashion Week, THE FACE’s team report back from the catwalks and shmoozy parties on the styles, stories and gossip from the weekend. In this episode, we discuss the rise of Stefan Cooke’s modern men, Olly Shinder’s stellar Fashion East debut, Chopova Lowena’s die-hard cult and the successes and controversies around Mowalola’s killer show.

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Sprinter is song of the summer. What does the future hold for Central Cee? Aug 24, 2023

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Dave and Central Cee's collaboration spent 10 weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart. So why exactly did the track blow up? And has it helped Cench's mission to break America? For this week's episode, we're joined by music and fashion content creator FD From The Future to discuss the West London rapper's origins, his ventures into fashion and how he could make long-lasting cultural impact.

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The busier the pub, the more expensive the pint Aug 17, 2023

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Once the preserve of greedy airlines and Ticketmaster, dynamic pricing has arrived in one of Britain's most sacred spaces: the boozer. For this week’s episode, we’re joined by CircleZeroEight’s online editor and full-time pub enthusiast Jimmy McIntosh to discuss the rising price of pints and the challenges facing pub owners and punters alike.

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