It goes without saying that these are exceptionally hard times. In many ways,Issue 115is the hardest edition weve ever had to piece together, and along the way, weve learned a lot about why we do this.
Its pretty simple, really: its community. Each of us views music as something solitary, with our favourite artists speaking to our mutual introspections, casting light on our innermost feelings. But these emotions arent isolatedmusic is a way of bringing us together, a way of making us realise that these experiences can be shared.
Thats what we want to do with this magazine.Issue 115is titledStay Homefor a reasonwe urge you to stay home, to stay out of harms way, but we dont want you to do this alone. Weve prepared something special, something that reflects the urgency of these times while using the intimacy only a printed magazine can offer.
Each of our four carefully curated cover stars represents something unique to us. Transgressive R&B queenH.E.R.is primed to start her next phase, a true auteur who applies fastidious creativity to the various styles and disciplines she harnesses.
Passion over perfection, thats what I live by now, she tells Clash in our exclusive cover interview. Ive always been sure of myself, and I got praised for it. The reality is, I get it wrong sometimes, and thats okay. Trust the process, trust yourself and take your time.
Also featured in this issue isKim Petras,Mae Muller,Inhaler,Gorillaz,Graham Coxon,Cavetown,Shaggy, and many more. Other covers to follow this week.
Clash 115 is available to buy online now.
Shipping from April 27th 2020 right to your door in fully recyclable zero plastic packaging.
Clash 115 withH.E.R.
Interview:Shahzaib Hussain
Photography:Teddy Fitzhugh
Fashion:Sebastian Jean
Creative Direction:Rob Meyers
