50 musicians you need to follow on Instagram
FACT’s Instagram has just welcomed its 100,000th follower.
To celebrate hitting six figures, we’ve scoured our feed to select the 50 best Instagram accounts from our favourite musicians, DJs and producers.
Freshen up your daily scroll with this lot to get tour antics from Jackmaster and Tyler, studio sneak peeks with Four Tet, Todd Terje and FlyLo, architecture tours from Midland and even DJ Harvey’s surf snaps.
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Abra
A photo posted by ABRA (@darkwaveduchess) on
Follow for: Snaps of Abra on tour and hanging with her Awful Records crew.
Action Bronson
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDguULYF9f3/?taken-by=bambambaklava
Follow for: Food, glorious food.
Arca
Follow for: Extreme fashion and travel adventures.
Ash Koosha
A video posted by Ash Koosha (@ashkoosha) on
Follow for: Mind-bending visuals and samples of the Ninja Tune newcomer’s latest music.
Avalon Emerson
https://www.instagram.com/p/BD7rpJlKKVZ/?taken-by=avalon9000
Follow for: Snaps and videos from the Arizona techno talent’s life on the road.
The Black Madonna
Just two more nights at home. It’s been so great to work in studio on new projects.
A photo posted by The Black Madonna (@blackmadonnachi) on
Follow for: A Chicago house flagbearer taking over the world.
The Bug
#dreadboxerebus and #strymonflint ..perfect combo for Bug vs #earthseattle
A video posted by @bugmanldn on
Follow for: Gear porn, piles of records and a window into the dub master’s life in Berlin.
Eartheater
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDOqd0jFBoJ/?taken-by=eartheater
Follow for: Psychedelic inspiration and yoga from the queen of Hausu Mountain.
Dolphins Into The Future
Inside Dream Island's Tropical Dome.
A photo posted by Lieven Martens Moana (@lievenmartensmoana) on
Follow for: Nature, cities and interiors that totally fit Lieven Martens Moana’s music.
Father
baby leopards 🐆 📷 : @websterfaye
A photo posted by Father (@father) on
Follow for: DGAF style from Atlanta’s coolest crew.
Floating Points
A video posted by Floating Points (@floatingpoints) on
Follow for: A ton of brilliant record recommendations.
Flying Lotus
When nothing else gets u off .. Try a plumbus #rickandmorty
A photo posted by flyinglotus (@flyinglotus) on
Follow for: Goofy humour and behind-the-scenes glimpses of his latest projects.
Four Tet
Follow for: New tracks, tour dates and his favourite records.
Freddie Gibbs
Follow Young Kane on the #TRAPCHAT ESGNBOSS #Imouuut
A video posted by Freddie Gordy (@freddiegibbs) on
Follow for: Weed, ESGN, and rap’s best dad doting on his cute daughter, Irie.
FunkinEven
A video posted by Steven Julien (@funkineven) on
Follow for: Studio antics, tour diaries and a DJing cat.
Hannah Diamond
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCgTbzNK-GM/?taken-by=hannahdiamond_&hl=en
Follow for: A glimpse into the high-gloss world of the pop auteur.
DJ Harvey
A photo posted by DJ Harvey (@harveysgeneralstore) on
Follow for: The cosmic disco king surfing and record shopping his way around the world.
Holly Herndon
A photo posted by Holly Herndon (@holly_herndon) on
Follow for: Platform tour diaries and a keen eye for detail.
Honey Dijon
American Culture. They steal the fire and leave the smoke. #appropriation #gracejones
A photo posted by Honey Dijon (@honeydijon) on
Follow for: Vintage clippings and NYC glamour from a house maven.
Hunee
Alright, we’re going back2back now for the next 3 years. Welcome to our world.
A photo posted by Hunee (@hunchmusic) on
Follow for: Poems, art and the life of a touring house DJ.
Jackmaster
A photo posted by @jackmaster on
Follow for: Big lols, competitive kebab eating.
Jeff Mills
At #Tezuka Production w/ @goma_official – #Japan
A photo posted by Jeff Mills (@jeff_mills_official) on
Follow for: Many, many photos of Jeff Mills playing his 909 on the floor; aliens.
Jeremy Underground
A photo posted by @jeremyunderground on
Follow for: The French DJ and cratedigger’s favourite records.
John Talabot
Tbilisi was great, and Bassiani a great club. Photo by @jobjobse
A photo posted by @john_talabot on
Follow for: Stylish photos from the Hivern Discs boss.
Kailtyn Aurelia Smith
Amazing lighting this afternoon
A photo posted by Kaitlynaurelia (@kaitlynaurelia) on
Follow for: Modular synth nerdery from a picturesque LA studio.
KINK
Follow for: An incredible gear collection.
Lafawndah
SORRY,I CANNOT HEAR YOU I'M KINDA BUSY
A photo posted by @lafawndah_ on
Follow for: Art, photography and fashion from Warp’s most stylish.
Lefto
A video posted by lefto (@lefto) on
Follow for: Vinyl addiction and tour diaries.
Mr Mitch
A photo posted by Mr. Mitch (@mrmitchmusic) on
Follow for: Club scenes and dad life from the Boxed boss.
Midland
Follow for: A photographer’s eye from the globetrotting DJ.
Murlo
A photo posted by Murlo (@djmurlo) on
Follow for: Illustrations and animations from the grime fantasist.
Mumdance
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCD0lw9SYYj/?taken-by=mumdance
Follow for: The Rinse regular’s wide-eyed travel reports.
Neneh Cherry
Mr Jimmy Cliff #wickerman festival xx
A photo posted by Neneh Cherry (@nenehcherryofficial) on
Follow for: Vibrant photos from the resurgent singer.
Nina Kraviz
Quite an unusual stage for Bjarki#трип#tripparty#bjarki#triptoalps
A video posted by Nina Kraviz (@ninakraviz) on
Follow for: Tour diaries from one of the world’s most in-demand DJs.
Noveller
A photo posted by Sarah Lipstate (@lipstate) on
Follow for: Guitar pedal porn, cats, and adventures on the road with Iggy Pop.
Peggy Gould
A photo posted by Peggy Gould/ Peggy Gou (@peggy_gould) on
Follow for: Fashion, tropical vibes and records from a rising house producer.
Powell
https://www.instagram.com/p/9s7FPUIVba/?taken-by=odbpowell&hl=en
Follow for: Funny business from the Diagonal Records family.
Pusha T
A video posted by Pusha T (@kingpush) on
Follow for: High fashion and G.O.O.D. Music.
Questlove
A video posted by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on
Follow for: A musical education.
Richard Devine
A video posted by Richard Devine (@richarddevine) on
Follow for: Hypnotic software and gear porn.
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
The Eyes of Heisenberg. Frank Herbert. #sciencefictionsunday #sfs
A photo posted by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe (@kirlianauras) on
Follow for: Vintage book covers and live electronics.
San Soda
A photo posted by @san_soda on
Follow for: Tons of solid record tips.
Shigeto
Rainy day ambient vibes w @charlestrees
A photo posted by Shigeto (⌒-⌒; ) (@__shigeto) on
Follow for: A window into the Ghostly artist’s life in Detroit
Skepta
A photo posted by SKEPTA (@skeptagram) on
Follow for: The BBK don’s journey to the top.
Space Dimension Controller
A photo posted by Space Dimension Controller (@spacedimensioncontroller) on
Follow for: Ridiculous animal pics.
Throwing Shade
Just chillin with some Korean girls and feeling very underdressed! 💖💚❤️💙💛🎎🇰🇷👌🏽
A photo posted by Throwing Shade (@throwing_shade_) on
Follow for: Bright colours and global adventures from the NTS host.
Todd Terje
A video posted by Todd Terje (@toddterje) on
Follow for: Behind-the-scenes magic with the studio hermit.
Tyler, The Creator
I WON @nastyboyjasper @asaprocky
A video posted by Tyler The Creator (@feliciathegoat) on
Follow for: Japes, scrapes and gags.
Young Marco
A photo posted by youngmarco (@youngmarco) on
Follow for: Nights out with one of Amsterdam’s best DJs.
Young Thug
127,000 on teeth 120,000 on ears…. Quarter milli on site!!
A photo posted by CESAR THE APE!!!!!!! (@thuggerthugger1) on
Follow for: Stacks of cash and style like no one else.
