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Bendik Giske

s/t

The Norwegian saxophonist plays in extreme close-up on his Beatrice Dillon-produced third album

Across The Tracks: Oxmardyke By Philip Jeck & Chris Watson

The final album from the late Philip Jeck is a touching collaboration with master field recordist Chris Watson, focused on a level crossing near Hull

Organs Of Ecstasy: Ben Chasny’s Favourite Albums

Questing experimental guitar hero Ben Chasny, aka Six Organs Of Admittance, tells Ben Graham about 13 records that influenced his playing and shaped his worldview, from psychedelic Japanese noise rock to American Primitive acoustic fingerpicking

Squid

O Monolith

The follow-up to *Bright Green Field* finds the London quintet working on a far broader canvas, finds Zara Hedderman

Passion Always Wins: Kate Bush In 1978

When looking back over Kate Bush's astounding career, critics are often quick to gloss over her first two albums. Here Matthew Lindsay looks at 1978 as the most crucial year in her development, and the crucible for much essential music

Rockfort! French Music For June Reviewed By David McKenna

In his latest survey of the French fringes, David McKenna reviews left-field rap, folk, “non-jazz” and an album that fuses gabber with dramatic 80s pop. Homepage photo: Ascendant Vierge

Wobbly

Additional Kids

Jon Leidecker's oblique take on pop only gets more fun the more experimental it becomes, finds Daryl Worthington

Caterina Barbieri

Myuthafoo

The latest album from the Italian electronic producer bears the marks of its author's prior engagement with early music, finds Robert Barry

Abandon Hope: Legss Interviewed

Legss speak to Laviea Thomas about how their new EP Fester represents a major turning point in a career marked by struggle and frustration, and the importance of embracing your limitations

Lost And Found: An Introduction To Andrew Poppy By Paul Morley

Among the chart topping radical pop hits of Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Art Of Noise, contemporary composer Andrew Poppy was, on the surface of it, an oddity on ZTT. Here Paul Morley explains why he was an ideal fit for the label

Low Culture Podcast: The Stone Tape

In this month's subscriber podcast, Luke and John go back to 1972 and Nigel Kneale's cult BBC horror play, The Stone Tape

Bigger Than Jesus: The God Phone By Lunch Money Life

Restlessly inventive, playful and absurdist, the London quintet’s expansive latest is the imaginary soundtrack to a biblical sci-fi epic you never knew you needed in your life, finds Cal Cashin

The Strange World Of… Crass Records

Anarcho punk chronicler and compiler Chris Low talks to members of Chumbawamba and Flux Of Pink Indians, plus Annie Anxiety and many others to tell the story of one of Europe’s most intransigent and independent labels

WITCH

Zango

WITCH's first album in 39 years may be the freshest and most psychedelic album the Zamrock legends have ever produced, finds Cal Cashin

Spool’s Out: Cassette Reviews For June By Daryl Worthington

As heralds of a cassette comeback strike again, Daryl Worthington finds truly triumphant synth odysseys, hurdy-gurdy vs guitar live jams and a metronome quartet help break the sense of going around in circles

Shirley Collins

Archangel Hill

Shirley Collins finds new ways to look forward on her ninth album, Archangel Hill

Face The Spectrum: Poland’s New Young Experimental Composers

Jakub Knera profiles four of the female Polish composers leading the charge for the country’s new experimental music scene, three of whom are set to perform at Warsaw’s Ephemera Festival next week

What Are We Rejecting When We Reject St. Anger? Metallica’s Mid-Life Crisis At Twenty

Is it time to re-evaluate Metallica's least-loved album and celebrate it for the extraordinary work that it is? But enough about Lulu. Keith Kahn-Harris wants to talk about St. Anger…

Decisive Pink

Ticket To Fame

Kate NV and Angel Deradoorian team up for an album of buoyant electro-pop and carefree spirit, fidns Zara Hedderman

Mourning Glory: Council Skies by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Reviewed

Noel Gallagher's latest long player has been heralded as a return to his roots, says JR Moores, but he couldn't find his way back to where he came from even if Ringo drew him a map

Reissue Of The Week: The Teardrop Explodes’s Culture Bunker 1978-82

More Than Money: An Interview With Hey Colossus

As they announce their compact and killer new album In Blood and share first track 'My Name In Blood' exclusively with The Quietus, Hey Colossus speak to Bernie Brooks about folklore, community, and what it means to be in a band for 20 years

Shmu

DiiNO POWER ON PLASTIQ ISLAND

Sam Chown’s gamified new album for Orange Milk Records captures the low-res appeal of home consoles gone by. Skye Butchard finds joy and a healthy dose of dread inside its inventive drum-led levels

Nothing Matters: The Decline Of British Sea Power 20 Years On

Richard Foster revisits Sea Power's debut album and finds a record for the ages; and one that has not lost its mystery

Against Nature: The Shell That Speaks The Sea By David Toop & Lawrence English

The Room40 label boss and Ocean of Sound author explore the darker flip-side of your iPhone’s mindfulness app, finds Daryl Worthington

Brandt Brauer Frick

Multi Faith Prayer Room

The Berlin trio have their business suits back on, joined this time by guests Marina Herlop and Mykki Blanco

tQ’s Exclusive Monthly Round-Up Playlist: May 2023

Here's hours upon hours of the brilliant new music we've covered here at tQ over the last month, compiled into one handy playlist!

Music Of The Month: The Best Albums And Tracks Of May 2023

Here are the best new albums and tracks released over the last month, as compiled by tQ's in-house staff

Secret Weapons: Luke Una’s Favourite Music

As he prepares for the second volume of his É Soul Cultura series, Luke Una takes us through 13 of his favourite tracks, from his secret dancefloor fillers to the beauty of Pharoah Sanders

Inner Ear: Lithuanian Music For June Reviewed By Jakub Knera

In his latest report on contemporary Eastern and Central European music, Jakub Knera explores Lithuania. From extensive archives to the experimental programming of Braille Satellite, he finds a fresh and Dadaist approach to music created with tape loops, hand-made instruments, and even a skateboard

Mun Sing

Inflatable Gravestone

Songs of remembrance. Jonathan Wright is moved by Mun Sing’s reflections on the death of their father

Soft Spot: Kabeaushé Interviewed

Fresh from the release of debut album The Coming Of Gaze, Kenyan pop newcomer Kabochi Gitau speaks to Alex Rigotti about the mythical backstory to his extravagant alter-ego Kabeaushé, joining the imperious Hakuna Kulala roster, and his intentions to remain anything but niche