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One of our favourite politicians is about to publish another book. One of our favourite rock stars is about to release another album. We thought we'd get them together. Overseen by (one of our favourite writers) Simon Price. This article was originally published in 2011. We're republishing it now on March 14th 2014 to pay tribute to the memory of a great man. Tony Benn RIP
Richard Skelton's timeless and elemental music, both solo and in duo *AR, draws its inspiration from the rhythms of the natural world and the remote landscapes of the UK and Ireland. Ahead of performances at Aldeburgh's Faster Than Sound and the North East's AV Festival, he speaks to Joseph Burnett about place, poetry and the glacial evolution of his musical practice
With William Basinski's Arcadia Series opening this week in London, Robert Barry speaks with Basinski, Michael Gira and Rhys Chatham to trace the rich history of New York's artist-run loft spaces and the pioneering music they fostered
On the eve of the release of Evian Christ's punishing new EP for Tri Angle and ahead of shows at Field Day and Sonar, he meets up with Daniel Cohen to discuss physicality in sound, working with Kanye for Yeezus, and discovering the sweet spot between EDM and abrasive noise
As the closure of BBC3 once more puts the future of the broadcaster into the spotlight, Phil Harrison asks whether the BBC is moving to the right, and what might be done to make it fulfill its important role in standing up to government
Jamie Skey returns with the latest Complete Communion jazz column, which features thoughts on Miles Davis' autobiography, a live review of Ahmad Jamal (pictured above), Mehliana, Pat Metheny Unity Group, Go Go Penguin and Iiro Rantala
Polish guitarist and composer Kuba Ziołek may have authored one of the Quietus' favourite albums of last year as Stara Rzeka, but with three new albums in the pipeline, he's clearly not resting on his laurels. Filip Kalinowski meets him to discuss the creative process from conception to outcome