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Ritual, Hypnosis and Drone: Richard Norris’ Favourite Albums

With both The Grid and Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve back in action, and new memoir Strange Things Are Happening out now, Richard Norris takes Patrick Clarke through an eclectic 13 records that have defined his life in music

WATCH: New Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Video

Video is an excerpt from recent documentary; watch below. WARNING: Contains flashing lights and strobing

Queen’s Back Catalogue – The Authorised King James Version

Biblical scholar John Doran looks at the Authorised King James Version of the Good Book for clues to the genesis of Queen's back catalogue

Quietus Albums Of The Year 2017, In Association With Norman Records

The albums that have kept us happy, strong, comforted and ALIVE in the past 12 months. A few notes: this chart was compiled by John Doran out of polls from Patrick Clarke, Christian Eede, Luke Turner, Anna Wood & himself based on the new albums they have listened to most since January 1. Introduction written by tree master Turner.

Songs Of Life: Leftfield’s Favourite Albums

As he continues his UK dates in support of this year's Alternative Light Source, Leftfield's Neil Barnes takes us on a tour of some seminal albums that shaped his music, alongside a few current favourites

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1-800 Dinosaur Presents Trim

WATCH: New Minor Pieces Video

Ian William Craig teams up with singer and multi-instrumentalist Missy Donaldson for the new project

Go West (Again): A Second Irish Rum Music Special

What is it in the abandoned car parks and the landscape of the West of Ireland that, right now, makes it such a fertile place for out-there sounds? Ian Maleney reviews some recent releases, and previews upcoming live events in our second Rum Music West Of Ireland special

Chuck Berry Dies Aged 90

Rock and roll songwriter passes away aged 90

Obliviously Blissful: In The Wilderness By Gerald Cleaver, Brandon Lopez & Hprizm

An album of live improvised music, remixed and restructured by one of the founders of Antipop Consortium proves a hazy, smokey trip for Antonio Poscic

Post Global Music: David Pajo’s Favourite Albums

Ahead of the reunited Slint playing shows this month and next, the hyper-prolific multi-instrumentalist hones his record collection down to a top 13

Spain’s WOS Festival Finalises 2022 Lineup

Carmen Villain and Coby Sey are among the final acts to join the bill for next month's event

Pillars Of Childhood: Lafawndah’s Favourite Music

In this week's Baker's Dozen, Lafawndah picks the thirteen pieces of music that made her "want to say things," from Schubert to Busta Rhymes via Midori Takada and Lady Saw

Invisible Undercurrents: Cat’s Eyes’ Favourite Soundtracks

With their soundtrack to Peter Strickland's new film The Duke Of Burgundy released this week, Cats' Eyes - The Horrors' Faris Badwan and composer Rachel Zeffira - run through their movie collection with Kiran Acharya to pick out their 13 top scores and soundtracks

How Not To Run A Record Label: Bertrand Burgalat On 15 Years Of Tricatel

David McKenna talks to Bertrand Burgalat about the trials and tribulations of French record label Tricatel

I Am The Resurrection: How The BBC’s Manchester Passion Ignited My Indie Adolescence

An ill-conceived marriage of songs from the city's storied past and the story of Christ's crucifixion was event TV for a 12-year-old Catholic boy in Blackburn