Christopher Hobbs

Jessy Lanza Details New Album, ‘Love Hallucination’

It's out on Hyperdub in July

Courtney Love: Ryan Adams Had Bean’s Beans

Rockfort: Your French Music Roundup For January & February

Love for France Gall, memories of Hallyday, and some ace new stuff from Halo Maud, Chicaloyoh, Vacarme et plus

White Denim

Workout Holiday

Magic Moments: Michael Head’s Baker’s Dozen

In a year that sees him finish his 'magical memoir', a new album with The Red Elastic Band and a career-spanning homecoming show in Liverpool, former Shack, Strands and Pale Fountains frontman Michael Head takes Patrick Clarke through the 13 records that shaped him

Deep Cuts: Pedro Almodóvar’s The Skin I Live In

Spanish film legend Pedro Almodóvar is reunited with longtime collaborator Antonio Banderas in The Skin I Live In. Daniel Nixon thinks this taut thriller about a psychotic plastic surgeon is one of Almodóvar's best.

TONIGHT: tQ Ed John Doran’s Tour In London

John and Årabrot's Kjetil Nernes bring their English Trip to the capital, with support from Roger Robinson and Krautrock Karaoke. Plus, copies of Hubris, the audio accompaniment to Jolly Lad, on vinyl at the gig!

Monumental Simplicity: Anna Von Hausswolff’s Favourite Albums

The Swedish musician talks to John Freeman about the 13 records that "opened doors" and helped create the blueprint for the mighty organ drone of her new album, The Miraculous, before she plays two UK shows

Life In Death: Shane Embury’s Baker’s Dozen

Napalm Death stalwart Shane Embury takes Kez Whelan through his thirteen favourite records, from his friendships with Repulsion and Cardiacs to his early years shaped by Venom and AC/DC

Tomorrow’s World: Jaz And Youth Play Us The New Killing Joke Album

After meeting up at Paul Raven's funeral the original line-up of Killing Joke decided to record together for the first time since 82. John Doran got the invite round to Youth's house on Xmas Eve to hear the results

Lakeland Echoes: Wind, Rock, Fell, Rain & Sea Power’s Krankenhaus

In the latest edition of our new column, Luke Turner reflects on the connection between Sea Power and the music of the landscape that surrounds their Krankenhaus festival. Photos by Paul Hudson of Down At The Front except Esk pics by Luke Turner.

JD Twitch-Curated Film Soundtrack To Get Vinyl Release

The Optimo man's soundtrack includes music from Juan Atkins as Model 500 and Richie Hawtin as Plastikman

Weird Still Spills: Stella Mozgawa Of Warpaint’s Favourite Albums

The Warpaint drummer and prolific collaborator goes from Pharoah Sanders to Joni Mitchell via Steely Dan, Chaka Khan and Primus in collecting her top 13 albums, choosing those that "had altered the course of my life"

Sleeper Hits: Weyes Blood’s Baker’s Dozen

Weyes Blood speaks to Alex Rigotti about the thirteen albums that influenced her the most, from Robert Wyatt and Syd Barrett to Ween and XTC

Dinos Chapman Set To Release Album

Artist releases debut LP Luftbobler, influenced by "the industrial pulse of T/G", next year