Four Tet

Melodic Chaos: Floating Points Interviewed

Following the release of his second album proper last month, Sam Shepherd discusses the support slots for The xx that provided the catalyst for the record, his longstanding connection with the Buchla synth and running out of records while supporting Andy C at The End

Fracture: How Post-Rock Stopped Dancing

In the early and mid 1990s, says author Jeanette Leech, the language of dance and electronic music was an intrinsic part of post-rock. So why, by the end of that decade, did post-rock lose its groove? Also we have an extract from Jeanette's recent book, Fearless, regarding the bands Tortoise, Bastro and Gastr Del Sol

Inside The Boiler Room: TOTP For The Ustream Generation

From its central premise of 'clubgoing from the comfort of your bedroom', Angus Finlayson explores the meteoric rise of the Boiler Room and its place in the history of global music broadcasting. Photo by Ashes57

The Best New Music Of The Year So Far: A Dragnet List

Kev Kharas looks at the past six months to gather up the finest new music of 2009

Sonic Router 003 – A Dubstep Column For June

Unresolved And Discordant: Pearson Sound’s Favourite Albums

With his debut album released this week, the Hessle Audio producer talks Lauren Martin through his top 13 formative records ahead of his appearance at the Bloc weekender

Sonic Cinematography: Neneh Cherry’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of her new album Blank Project and ahead of shows at Field Day and Sonar Barcelona, Neneh Cherry talks Helen King through her all-time top LPs