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Strange World Of...

The Strange World Of… Low

Low’s Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker go deep into their back catalogue, speaking to Daryl Worthington about everything from Christmas songs to dub versions, Misfits impressions, and their breathtaking new album
Black Sky Thinking

Anger As Peaceful Glasto Books Acts Who Have Sung About Doing Murders & Stuff

Following Killdren's banishment from Glastonbury, The Quietus exposes the extent of unsavoury #content at this year's festival... and beyond
Anniversary

Calm Amidst The Storm: Low’s Debut 25 Years On

From ignorant farmers to making one of 2018’s most revered records, Low and producer Kramer talk to Daniel Dylan Wray about the making of I Could Live In Hope, the album that started it all off, ahead of their appearance at this year's Rewire festival in The Hague
Anniversary

30-Years On: David Bowie’s Lodger Comes In From The Cold

Often seen as the poor third in the Berlin Trilogy, Ben Graham argues that it only shines when examined in isolation

A Quietus Interview

“Static Violence, Static Death”: Low’s Alan Sparhawk Interviewed

Daniel Ross talks to Alan Sparhawk about surviving as a cult band for two decades or more...

A Quietus Interview

Listening To The Listeners: Low Interviewed

Dale Berning talks to Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker about their career - both quiet and loud

Baker's Dozen

Nothing But Heart: Alan Sparhawk of Low’s Favourite Albums

Low and Retribution Gospel Choir play in the UK next week. In advance of a full interview on the Quietus next week, frontman Alan Sparhawk spoke to Dale Berning about his thirteen favourite albums

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 7

Baker's Dozen

Rocket Girl: Vinita Joshi’s Favourite Albums

Ghetto blasting synth punk in Rugby. Lending pyjamas to Mogwai. Writing to Nick Drake’s sister. Finding psychology theory in music. Pranked by Robin Guthrie. Rocket Girl Records label head Vinita Joshi takes Will McCartney through the 13 records that have shaped her life

Baker's Dozen

Metal Machine Music: A Persher Baker’s Dozen

Electronic producers but longtime punk, hardcore and metal heads, Blawan and Pariah take Patrick Clarke through the thirteen records that shaped their swerve into heavy music as Persher, from Meshuggah and Napalm Death to Converge and The Dillinger Escape Plan
Baker's Dozen

Fertile Ground: Lol Tolhurst’s Baker’s Dozen

Following the publication of his goth chronicle and ahead of a new album with Budgie and Jacknife Lee, The Cure's founding drummer Lol Tolhurst takes Julian Marszalek through his favourite records, from Jimi Hendrix to Low via the wonders of Trout Mask Replica
Baker's Dozen

New Pathways: Takiaya Reed Of Divide & Dissolve’s Baker’s Dozen

From the mentorship of Low and Unknown Mortal Orchestra, to the world-changing experimentalism of FKA Twigs, Takiaya Reed of Divide & Dissolve picks the thirteen records that shaped her

Baker's Dozen

An Exchange Of Feelings: Felicia Atkinson’s Baker’s Dozen

Soon to play at Portugal’s Semibreve Festival with Violeta Azevado, Felicia Atkinson guides Alex Rigotti through thirteen eclectic albums that have informed her musical practise the most
Baker's Dozen

Taking Stock: Colleen’s Favourite Albums

In this week's Baker's Dozen, Colleen (aka Cécile Schott) takes Jude Rogers on a journey through her musical life, from car tapes to heartbreak, taking in Arthur Russell, Love, Low, GZA, The Green Arrows and much more along the way.
Baker's Dozen

Pulling At The Threads: Katie Gately’s Favourite Albums

On the release of her new album, Loom, the Brooklyn musician and sound artist talks about the records that have weaved their way through her life, from Joy Division to Joanna Newsom, Philip Glass to Low and This Heat

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