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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
A Quietus Interview
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
Reissue of the Week
Reissue Of The Week: Oleksandr Yurchenko’s Recordings Vol. 1
He was a prominent figure in Ukrainian underground music, but little of his music ever officially saw the light of day. Jakub Knera investigates Oleksandr Yurchenko, who created peculiar compositions on self-made instruments
A Quietus Interview
The Cultivation Of Space: Khanate Interviewed
Khanate were the first great experimental metal band of the 21st Century but folded in 2006 due to intense internally generated pressures; they have returned with a stunning new album To Be Cruel released on Sacred Bones today, with news of live gigs and a full reissue programme. The four musicians speak to John Doran about breaking ground and eating livers. All photographs by Ebru Yildiz
A Quietus Interview
Between Fabergé Eggs And Sandpaper: Inside The state51 Atelier
In a world awash with bloated, lazy and unimaginative reissues, The state51 Conspiracy are rethinking the role of the record by focussing on craftsmanship, materials and extraordinary attention to detail. Patrick Clarke takes a trip to their atelier to find out more, and to explore their collaboration with The Quietus for our special subscribers’ releases
Low Culture Essay
Low Culture Essay: Audrey Golden On ‘Lost’ FAC Film The Mad Fuckers
In this month's Low Culture Essay, author Audrey Golden explores Factory Records film The Mad Fuckers, which could have been the UK's answer to Pretty In Pink but ended up as one of the label's great ideas that never was – though it did inadvertently give the world Madchester
