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Books
Better Red Than Dead: Towards A Socialist Black Metal
The history of black metal has been marred by lurid tales of church-burning fascists and the far-right represent an ongoing blot on the scene, but as *Tonight It’s A World We Bury* author Bill Peel argues, black metal remains a site of contestation with much to offer to left thought
Baker's Dozen
A Gorgeous Haunting: Tom Ravenscroft’s Favourite Records
From 90s grunge and hip hop to contemporary ambient electronica, DJ Tom Ravenscroft tells Ben Graham about the 13 albums that give him the most listening pleasure, and developing his own musical interest away from the influence of his dad, the late John Peel. Tom Ravenscroft image courtesy of the BBC.
A Quietus Interview
The Dreaming: Max Tundra Interviewed
Ben Jacobs, aka Max Tundra, talks to Fergal Kinney about the long road to album four, his love for Kate Bush and the evolution of pop music. TQ has the exclusive play of his new video – and first single in nearly 15 years – 'This Woman's Work'
Low Culture Essay
Low Culture Essay: Travis Elborough On Ian Nairn’s No Two The Same
In this month's Low Culture Essay, Travis Elborough revisits No Two The Same, a documentary about London's Pimlico that reveals many of the foibles of its creator, thirsty outsider and outspoken architecture critic Ian Nairn
Live Reviews
Home Away From Home: Green Man 2023
One night of torrential rain can't dampen Julian Marszalek's spirits as he has a hoot at Green Man 2023, taking in sets by the likes of Devo, Jockstrap, Spiritualized, Bob Vylan, Billy Nomates, Nuha Ruby Ra, Lankum and his festival highlight Mandy, Indiana
Reissue of the Week
Reissue Of The Week: Les Rallizes Denudes’ CITTA 93
A narrative is forming around Les Rallizes Denudes that perhaps some of their haunting strength has sprung from the lo-fi quality of their bootlegs. Cal Cashin spends time with the new crystal clear official release of CITTA '93 and finds their sublime avalanche of sound just as addictive as ever
Baker's Dozen
The Only Goth In The Village: Rachel Goswell’s Favourite Albums
Ahead of their performance at this year’s Green Man festival, Slowdive’s Rachel Goswell talks to Julian Marszalek about being the only goth in the village, the enduring power of the voice and why pen pals and fan clubs are beautiful things.
Remember Them…
Mark Linkous Remembered By The Artists Who Knew Him
Ahead of the release of the posthumous Sparklehorse album, Bird Machine, David Lynch, Steve Albini, John Parish, Angela Faye Martin and Jason Lytle talk to Brian Coney about the rewarding and often joyful experience of working and being friends with Mark Linkous
Organic Intelligence
Organic Intelligence XXIII: Magic Realism In Polish Experimental Music
In this month's antidote to the algorithm, Justyna Banaszczyk (whom regular tQ readers will know as the musician FOQL) guides us through summer woodlands and murky memory with a terrific selection of Polish contemporary experimental music, including Krolowczana Smuga, pictured below.
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