The new week is here and with it comes the chance to delve deep into some fresh culture and fashion. Here’s your latest look at the i-D Guide.
Go to… Block9 at Glastonbury
Block9, Glastonbury’s beloved late-night area, has just announced a killer line-up for its 2023 iteration. To celebrate turning sweet 16, The NYC Downlow, The Meat Rack, IICON and Genosys Sound System will once again play host to the most eclectic, subversive, hypnotic, histrionic sounds of the weekend. Featuring Underground Resistance (Live), Timmy Regisford (Shelter – NYC), Analog Soul, Cakes Da Killa, Mood II Swing, The Blessed Madonna, and Notting Hill Carnival. “At Block9, we have always championed underground music, freedom and self-expression, and our 16th birthday feels the perfect occasion to celebrate our ‘coming-of-age’ with our Glastonbury family,” Gideon Berger and Stephen Gallagher, Block9 co-founders, say. “In the last few years, our freedoms and our right to protest have come under sustained attack. The creation of new draconian laws means our liberty is being systematically eroded. Block9’s 16th birthday party is a stand against right-wing populism, and a celebration of all things alt!”
Go to… Primavera’s Boiler Room x CUPRA Stage
Festi season may have well and truly kicked off last weekend in the UK, but the more vitamin D-inclined amongst us are left searching for a more reliable source of sun. So, how about a festival abroad? One in Spain? One with an impeccable track record for enviable line-ups? That’s right, Primavera Sound is back – this time taking place in Barcelona AND Madrid – and you’re highly likely to find the i-D team down at the Boiler Room x CUPRA stage, which is returning for its second stint. This year’s iteration promises “an immersive experience in a space made by and for dance in all its forms” – with DJ sets from some of the very best out there, including Mura Masa, Yves Tumour, Crystallmess and Channel Tres. Beats, beers, hangovers on beautiful beaches… what more could you ask for? DB
Go to… Somerset House Summer Series
This summer’s 11-night concert series at Somerset House features an intriguing mix of sounds from across the world. French psych-rock collective La Femme, desert blues pioneers from Mali, Tinariwen, and Scottish alternative-art-pop-indie (ultimately indefinable) rockers Young Fathers are just some of the names on the bill. A suitably thoughtful line-up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the event. Running between the 6 and 16 of July, book tickets here.
Wear… a SS23 Gentle Fullness tee
Story mfg sister company Gentle Fullness are launching their new season T-shirt capsule collection this week. To celebrate, they’re throwing a party at Goodhood – swing by the Shoreditch store for cold beers, good music and early access to the brand’s famously good graphic tees.
Wear… Kenzo-Dome sneakers
Nigo’s knack for streetwear is made apparent with the unveiling of Kenzo’s new sneaker silhouette, the Kenzo-Dome. Available in Dark Camel, Black and Dark Rose colourways, the skateboarding-influenced shoe is available to buy now. Check it out here.
Buy… tickets to WHP23
The line-up for Warehouse Project’s 2023 event series has been announced and tickets are now officially on sale. Kicking off with their infamous opening night, Repercussion, on 16 September, acts including Bicep, Moderat, Kerri Chandler, Jyoty, Shy One, Jayda G, Biig Piig, Yung Singh and more will unite The Depot in hedonistic reverie once more. Tickets for WHP’s other nights throughout September have also been released. Grab them while you can here.
Buy… HEAT featuring Vetements archive
The daring, Demna-designed days of Vetements were some of the most salacious and talked about in contemporary fashion. You can still recognise them today when you see them on the street. If you’re envious of those who snagged some of those pieces, fear not – they’re available again as part of the cultish luxury fashion mystery box HEAT. Comprised of pieces released between 2016 and 2022, you can pre-order yours from UPPFIRST now, or grab it from the HEAT website from 14 June here.
Listen to… Ouri
NTS Radio resident Ouri is a musician blending electronic, classic and ambient sounds, cementing herself in the process in Montreal’s underground rave scene. With roots in South America and France, her myriad influences are woven through her new EP titled i had this dream that you were my sister, made in collaboration with Antoniya. Stream it in all of its ethereal beauty above and follow her on Instagram here.
Eat at… JOIA
Even wanted to eat a Spanish tortilla 15 stories high, enjoying a sweeping view across London? JOIA, the first London restaurant from celebrated Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa (Alma, Tapisco, ARCA), opened in Battersea in February 2023 and offers just that. Part of the new Battersea Power Station development, the Iberian menu offers fresh takes on traditional dishes. Meanwhile, on the floor below, JOIA bar offers similarly expansive views for those in the market for a cocktail. Book a table here.