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Why Be Here Now Is The Best Oasis Album, By Angus Batey

Angus Batey was the reviews editor on Vox when Be Here Now was released; here he lifts the lid on the sense of panic that Oasis' third album caused in the world of music journalism. But in his love for this album is he mad for it, or just mad?

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Cloud Seed

Radical Traditional: Folk Music for Summer, by Patrick Clarke

In the inaugural edition of a new quarterly column, Patrick Clarke explores the resurgence of folk in left-field, experimental and underground music, speaks to two of the artists questioning diversity in traditional spaces, and rounds up ten essential new releases

Harmonic Worlds: Colin Newman’s 13 Favourite Albums

The Immersion, Wire and Githead founder member chooses a list that goes from minimalism to maximalism, via Steve Reich, LFO and Todd Rundgren, and tells Ben Graham how Britpop was rubbish but The Beatles have never sounded better

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Beyoncé

Getting To The Point: Anthony Fantano’s Favourite Albums

With over two million subscribers to his YouTube channel, Anthony Fantano has caused a revolution in music journalism. In this week's Baker's Dozen he talks Max Pilley through 13 favourite albums, from ODB to MIA, Laurie Anderson and LCD

The More Things Change: Self-Esteem’s Prioritise Pleasure Reviewed

Jude Rogers finds something radical in Self-Esteem's stadium sized rage and despair, capturing some of the mood of 2021

The Clang Of The Yankee Reaper: Van Dyke Parks Interviewed

Taylor Parkes talks to the American songwriting legend

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Martin Gore

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Dave Gahan Ain’t No Narc

Depeche Mode man puts Winehouse, Doherty excess down to youth

All Guns Blazing & A Heart Full Of Love: DJ Harvey In His Own Words

At the end of the week DJ Harvey is DJing his first two UK shows in over a decade. Here he gives Joe Clay a run down on the history that's made him one of the world's best DJs

Neu! And Carhartt WIP Collaborate On Clothing

A selection of clothing from Carhartt WIP will feature Neu!'s branding

Jah Wobble: In Conversation On Get Carter At 50

As Get Carter turns 50, Jah Wobble reflects on Ray Budd's minimalist jazz score in conversation with Fergal Kinney

LIVE REPORT: Laibach

Laibach sally forth once again to conquer Europe with their arch and deviantly humourous electronic rock. David Bennun is on hand to offer fervent praise

Long Weekend At Vinny’s: An Interview With Vinny Moonshine

Vinny Moonshine's Kevin McGorey talks to his friend and label boss Bernie Brooks about the eight year journey that brought him to his second album, Mass Extinction Fairy Tale, streaming in full ahead of release with tQ below