David Hockney

Aspirational Music: Hiro Kone’s Favourite Tracks

From the duduk to spiritual jazz, Hiro Kone's Nicky Mao guides Bernie Brooks through a selection of thirteen tracks that informed and inspired her latest LP, Silvercoat The Throng

Ennio Morricone RIP: 13 Artists And Writers On Their Favourite Morricone Compositions

As news breaks that the prolific and acclaimed composer Ennio Morricone has sadly died at the age of 91, we compile a Baker's Dozen of artists and writers on their favourite work by Il Maestro, from Jane Weaver and Blanck Mass to Årabrot and Rachel Zeffira

Rockfort: Your French Music Roundup For March & April

Inspired by Greek myths, astronomers and the restful breath: an embarrassment of riches from France, selected by David McKenna. Includes: Aquaserge, Freeze Corleone and a deep love for Maria Callas

British Sea Power

Man Of Aran

A New Way To Be: Feminist Theatre In 2014

With the two high-profile new pieces of Feminist theatre receiving much praise and plenty of discussion, Jessie Thompson considers whether 'Blurred Lines' and 'Rapture, Blister, Burn' hold their own in the face of high expectation (contains spoilers)

Gang Gang Dance Cancel Tour

Fire destroys gear

Emotional Experimentation: Ghostpoet’s Favourite Albums

With an excellent second album under his belt, Ghostpoet picks out his own favourite LPs from his collection

A Flash Of Brightness: Mark Morriss’ Favourite Albums

Following the release of his new solo album, the ex-Bluetone talks Wesley Doyle through his top 13 records

Lost Girls

Selvutsletter

With their second LP as Lost Girls, Jenny Hval and Håvard Volden somehow distill the magic of their long-form excursions into indelible, avant-pop nuggets, says Bernie Brooks

Sounds From Beyond Science: Rum Music By Russell Cuzner

Russell Cuzner journeys beyond science, with this month's column including a haunted solo LP from Coil member Drew McDowall, a release from Drekka on Dais, intense minimal on Important Records, and more

Early Music: Sarah Davachi’s Favourite Albums

Following the release in September of double album 'Cantus, Descant', as well as an impending live album, Sarah Davachi shares a selection of formative records from her teenage years and studies

Tailor Made For Worship: Dave Wyndorf Of Monster Magnet’s Favourite Albums

The Monster Magnet frontman turns the clock back 40 years to tell Val Siebert about 13 formative favourite records

LISTEN: Vulgar Fashion – Krystal Liez

First play of opening track from Texan duo's upcoming debut 10"

A Thousand Leaves: How Sonic Youth Chose The Wilderness

The alternative rock major label gold rush of the mid-90s didn't last long but it burned most of those involved, in one way or another. Stevie Chick examines how the New York mavericks managed to "quietly decouple" themselves from the mainstream and prepare for their final late period genius phase as he looks at A Thousand Leaves, which was released 20 years ago

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

WIN: The Cure Photography Book

Get your hands on a book collecting together photography of the band captured by Tom Sheehan between 1982 and 2005