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Swinging For The Fences: Sarah Elaine Smith’s Marilou Is Everywhere Playlist
Sarah Elaine Smith's new novel Marilou is Everywhere is a vividly brought to life tale of youthful misdeeds and a very peculiar kind of friendship told in sparking, vivacious prose. Here, the author guides us through the soundtrack to the book's writing
Remember Them…
Remembering Krzysztof Penderecki 1933-2020
Musician and writer James Martin remembers the Polish conductor and composer, while celebrating his entire career - not just the early, highly praised work - as evidence of someone who wished to remain in tune with his times and not just repeat himself
A Quietus Interview
The Right Reasons: Dan Carey Of Speedy Wunderground Interviewed
Producer Dan Carey, whose Speedy Wunderground label launched the careers of Squid, Black Midi, Black Country, New Road and more speaks to Patrick Clarke. Plus, the premiere of the next entry in the label's new 'Quarantine Series', feat. Warmduscher's Clam Baker.
Low Culture Essay
Low Culture 1: The Velvet Underground Live In 1969
Low Culture is a new series where tQ writers use lockdown time to pull some of their favourite music, films, games and books off the shelves in order to tackle an idea that's been bugging them for a long time. In the first instalment John Doran argues that the Velvet Underground only really hit their true peak after they lost Nico, Warhol and Cale
Baker's Dozen
Ancient Rhythms, Global Rhythms: Pete Wareham’s Favourite Records
Via his ensemble Melt Yourself Down, saxophonist Pete Wareham reimagines the rhythms and melodies of Nubia. Adam Quarshie caught up with him to discuss some of his influences, from the music of Egypt and Sudan to the music of East London.
Baker's Dozen
Ongoing Adventures: Rachel Unthank’s Favourite Albums
Jude Rogers speaks to Rachel Unthank about her abiding love for and political importance of maintaining the folk tradition... but explains she wasn't averse to a bit of Faith No More when it all got too much. This week's Baker's Dozen.
