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Black Sky Thinking
An Olympic Cynic On Why Britain Won More Than Medals
Olympic cynic Luke Turner was largely won over by the achievements of the London Games. Here he argues that, despite all the still-extant reservations about how the Olympics are run, the true legacy ought not be Team GB's bling, but a Coalition-proof sense of our National identity
A Quietus Interview
Men As Machines: An Interview With Officers
Having collaborated with artist Start Semple, and recently worked and toured with Gary Numan, Leeds-based four piece Officers have been finding ways to bridge the physical and electronic worlds. Dom Smith caught up with the band's Jamie Baker to discuss the importance of blurring those lines
Books
Psychedelic Brilliance: The Marvelous Origin Of The Teardrop Explodes
Seldom has a band name been quite so evocative as that of Liverpool's The Teardrop Explodes. Here, band members and associates recall how that name's "psychedelic brilliance" was first unearthed from the pages of an old Marvel comic book
A Quietus Interview
‘I Have Magical Experiences Every Day’: Sir Richard Bishop Interviewed
Solo and as part of Sun City Girls, Sir Richard Bishop has spent three decades refining a singular style of guitar playing that draws inspiration from across the globe. With several of new releases arriving this year, he speaks to Richie Troughton about filmmaking, Freemasonry and secret manuscripts
A Quietus Interview
Art In A Different Place: Withered Hand Interviewed
Edinburgh DIY-pop idol Withered Hand writes songs as an alternative form of self-expression to visual art. He spoke with Nicola Meighan about being raised as a Jehovah's Witness, going to a girl's school, and stumbling upon songwriting. Plus, watch the brand new video for 'No Cigarettes'
