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Black Sky Thinking

Join The Chant? Pop’s Endlessly Problematic Relationship With Politics

As senior columnists and musicians complain that younger generations are no longer both musically and politically engaged, David Stubbs argues that rock and pop have never been the defiantly countercultural revolutionary corps that many claim
Black Sky Thinking

The Quietus’ Top Ten Greatest Works of Auto-Destructive Music

Robert Barry follows on from yesterday's Quietus Essay on the chaotic and noisy history of auto-destructive music with ten of the best examples inc. The Durruti Column, Jimi Hendrix, Nam June Paik and Whitney Houston
A Quietus Interview

Son Et Lumière: Joshua Light Show Interviewed

Joshua White's Joshua Light Show was an iconic visual presence in the sixties and seventies, accompanying performances by the likes of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa. Laura Snoad spoke to him ahead of his recent Light Show with Oneohtrix Point Never
A Quietus Interview

‘Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy: Slash Praises Hendrix

Slash tells Colin McKean why Jimi Hendrix is his personal guitar hero

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Baker's Dozen

The Old Country: Steve Von Till’s Baker’s Dozen

The long-serving Neurosis guitarist and singer shares his deep dive favourites; 13 albums which have shaped the way he looks at music and informed his writing and solo work as Harvestman and Steve Von Till
Baker's Dozen

Ancient Rhythms, Global Rhythms: Pete Wareham’s Favourite Records

Via his ensemble Melt Yourself Down, saxophonist Pete Wareham reimagines the rhythms and melodies of Nubia. Adam Quarshie caught up with him to discuss some of his influences, from the music of Egypt and Sudan to the music of East London.

Baker's Dozen

More Than Entertainment: Moses Boyd’s Favourite Music

Following the release of his Dark Matter album, London jazz scene mainstay Moses Boyd guides Michael Appouh through the music that shaped it, from N*/E/*/R*/D to Dizzee, Jeff Buckley and hymns of praise
Baker's Dozen

Rare Essences: Andy Gill Of Gang Of Four’s Favourite Records

Five years ago, following the release of their eighth album, What Happens Next, Andy Gill of Gang Of Four talked Bryan Brussee through the picks of his record collection, both albums and individual tracks
Baker's Dozen

“I Enjoy Silence!”: Michael Rother’s 13 Favourite Albums

With a show at London's Under The Bridge on 5 April, Michael Rother of Neu!, Harmonia, and a newly-boxsetted solo career takes Patrick Clarke through his life in 13 records, from Little Richard to Fuck Buttons, even though he doesn't really listen to music any more
Baker's Dozen

Feelgood Hits! Wilko Johnson’s Favourite Albums

Wilko Johnson speaks to Zoe Howe about surviving cancer and his 13 favourite records, from Bo Diddley and the blues to the Doors, Beatles and Rolling Stones
Baker's Dozen

Sorry There’s No Punk! Captain Sensible’s Damn’ Favourite LPs

Forty years after The Damned released New Rose they're currently touring the UK. The genial Captain Sensible got in touch to tell us about his favourite LPs, from Stereolab to the Bee Gees, Soft Machine to Felt and Jimi Hendrix. Damned live photo by Dod Morrison.
Baker's Dozen

The Spirit Is The Thing: Irmin Schmidt’s Favourite Records

As the former Can man releases his Electro Violet box set this week, he boils his all-time favourites down to a 'records of the day' selection, taking Sean Kitching from albums to individual songs and classical compositions
Baker's Dozen

These Gifts: Mark Arm Of Mudhoney’s Favourite Albums

As they embark upon a run of UK dates tonight, the Seattle fuzz merchants' frontman takes Nick Hutchings on a tour of his top 13 LPs
Baker's Dozen

Palm Desert Discs: John Garcia’s Favourite Albums

With his self-titled debut solo album out earlier this year and a run of UK shows imminent, the former Kyuss man has been wringing his hands over picking 13 all-time favourite LPs. Mark Eglinton helps him boil it down
Baker's Dozen

Soul-Searching Frequencies: Eugene Hütz Of Gogol Bordello’s Favourite LPs

Following the release of their new album Pura Vida Conspiracy, Gogol Bordello's frontman trawls his records collection to pick out his top 13
Baker's Dozen

Grit In One’s Third Eye: Robyn Hitchcock’s Baker’s Dozen

English songwriter and frontman of The Soft Boys, The Venus Three and The Egyptians, Robyn Hitchcock leads Julian Marszalek through his most played LPs
Baker's Dozen

In The Mood: The Favourite Albums Of Rush’s Geddy Lee

Mick Middles speaks to Rush bassist and singer Geddy Lee about his favourite albums of all times... and finds surprises amidst the classic of the canon

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