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Tanlines: Ex Don Caballero And Professor Murder Boys Make Music For Web 3.0

Global mutant pop versus postmodern culture and its attendant dogs of unreality. Ruff!

Catching The Bug: The Future Sound Of London Zoo, Album Of The Year

In the final installment of our Artists Of 2008 series, Jonny Mugwump sits down with Kevin Martin about dubstep, that tricky concept of 'melody', London Zoo, and his future plans

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: Reviewed

Gonzo disciple Marc Waldburger sings the praises of Alex Gibney's new documentary and wonders what the good doctor would have thought of Obama.

Throbbing Gristle

The Thirty-Second Annual Report Of Throbbing Gristle

Pavement

Brighten The Corners Reissue

Guns N’Roses and Chinese Democracy

Dayal Patterson suggests that in the inevitable rush to castigate Chinese Democracy, critics may have missed something: a pretty good album.

Who’s Better, Who’s Best: The Christmas Special Discussed

In anticipation of the Dr Who Christmas Special, our resident expert Joe Stannard looks back on chief writer Russell T Davies' contribution to the Whovian legacy: discussing queer politics, sentimentality and, of course, David Tennant's replacement...

Kora

Kora! Kora! Kora! Cabaret Voltaire Mixes

Robert Wyatt Interviewed: The Quietus Salutes An English Treasure

In an in-depth interview, Robert Wyatt talks to Jonny Mugwump about his life and political beliefs, getting nervous when recording with Bjork, and the importance of imperfection in music

The Quietus List of Lists: Albums, Tracks & Ephemera Of 2008

The Quietus isn't just about stern power ambient and arboreal black metal. To prove this we invited writers and pals to share their best-of-lists. Thanks to our friend Sam Scott Hunter for the main pic.

Cinematic Santas – The Least Convincing And Naughtiest Santas on Film

In the spirit of humbuggery, The Quietus looks at some of the worst excuses for Santa ever to disgrace the silver screen, and provides Top Trumps-style stats on their performance. Whether they're slightly implausible or just plain evil, this bunch is a disgrace to the ruddy uniform.

Astral Noise Mongers Nadja On The Protestant Work Ethic And Covering a-ha

You call me metalgaze! You call me dream sludge! You call me power ambient! That's not my name! That's not my name! That's not my . . . name! John Doran talks taxonomy with Aidan and Leah.

Maestro Warren Ellis Tells Of A Busy Year For The Bearded & Brilliant Bad Seeds

Warren Ellis, one of The Quietus' favourite Australians, drops by as we hail the several gentlemen of the Bad Seeds and Grinderman as artists of 2008

Stephen Jones Of Baby Bird And Death Of The Neighbourhood On Writing

Stephen Jones is back making skewed lo-fi pop with twisted lyrical barbs as Death of the Neighbourhood but he's telling us about his other job as a novelist and short story writer

Flying Lotus Interviewed: Exploring The Esprit Of The LA Bass Lord’s 2008

Kev Kharas prepares his Lotus notes to ask Warp Records' Steven Ellison about J Dilla, his Los Angeles long-player, and his place in global beat culture this 2008

Ralfe Band

Attic Thieves

Of Art And Metal: The Best Ambient, Doom, Drone & Sundry Esoterica Of 2008

Quietus man John Doran may have just cut his hair and stopped drinking but nothing can remove the oily black stains from his soul. Luckily this year has been one annus miraculous for a miserable anus.

North Sea Radio Orchestra

Birds

Paul Morley Interviewed: The Rise Of Zang Tuum Tumb, And The Fall Of ZTT

In an extensive interview, Paul Morley tells David McNamee a personal history of his involvement Zang Tuum Tumb label

(Business) Parklife: Blur’s Reformation Is Part Of A Depressing Corporate Trend

As Live Nation's tills ring, Tim Burrows asks if the constant trend for reformations isn't a corporate ploy to keep the music fan in dumb adolescence

We Celebrate Wild Beasts As They Tell Us How They’ll Roger Their Semiotics In 2009

Luke Turner salutes Wild Beasts, and in return they tell him about their plans for a new album early next year. Live pics: Lucy Johnston

Franz Ferdinand – Tonight: Franz Ferdinand. The First Review Of The New Album

The Quietus got an early listen to the new Franz Ferdinand album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, and pegged it back to the office to give you the first verdict.

The Quietus’ Self-Indulgent Reissues, Comps & Mixes Of The Year List: 14 to one

The Quietus rounds off its list of reissues, compilations and mixes by using means no more scientific than casting a goat's entrails across the office.

Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

Cardinology

Grace Under Fire: Jeff Buckley Fans Should Stop Mithering About Leonard Cohen Cover

Outraged fans of the late California troubador are hatching a plot to scupper the _X Factor_ winner's bid for #1 - but maybe they should stop mewling like their hero, says Alex Denney

The Quietus’ Reductive & Subjective Albums Of The Year List: 14 to One

The Quietus finishes our countdown of the very best albums of 2008. Who will make the top?

Optimo / JD Twitch

Sleepwalk & JD Twitch Mixes

Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavilion Track-By-Track Review

Alex Denney heads to an underground bunker to give Animal Collective's new album the once over. We've added YouTube bits and piece to make your previewing experience complete

New Patti Smith Documentary: Dream of Life – Reviewed

_Patti Smith: Dream of Life_ is an impressionistic portrait of a true rock legend. Chris Roberts is awestruck.

Jane Birkin

Enfants D'hiver

Former Pipette Rose Elinor Dougall Hangs Up The Polka Dots To Go It Alone

With her solo single on the way, Rose Elinor Dougall tells The Quietus about the perils and pleasures of leaving the pop world behind

Brassed Off: Matthew Herbert Blows His Horn

Never one to do things by halves, Jonny Mugwump talks to Big Band enthusiast and avant garde prankster Matthew Herbert about his "orchestra of noise", competing with Robbie Williams and on trying to work with the Queen.