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Savages

Reviews 8

Cordiality & Extinction: Savages Live In Slovakia

Sonic Onslaughts: Sunday At Field Day Reviewed

Field Day 2013: The Quietus Review

Savages
Silence Yourself

Savages: Silence Yourself Track-By-Track Preview

Maus In The House! Oslo’s Oya Festival Reviewed

Poles Vaulting: The Quietus Salutes Katowice’s OFF Festival

The Liars Have It: Field Day Festival 2012 Reviewed

Articles 7

Books

Bitchin’ – New Fiction By Jehnny Beth

Extracted from two new editions from White Rabbit Books, the Quietus presents new fiction by Jehnny Beth of Savages, with photography produced in collaboration with Johnny Hostile (some images are *somewhat* NSFW)

A Quietus Interview

Intimacy Is The Only Solution: Jehnny Beth Interviewed

As she releases her debut solo album and an book of explicit fiction and art, Jehnny Beth speaks to Soma Ghosh about gender, sexuality, and the power in submission

In Conversation

Words To The Blind: Savages And Bo Ningen In Conversation

Before they reanimate their Dadaist simultaneous poetry-inspired project at London's Oval Space tonight, Savages' Jehnny Beth & Bo Ningen's Taigen Kawabe tell Suzie McCracken about its distant origins in Britain's highest inn and why youthful rebellion lies at its heart

A Quietus Interview

Songs Like Dogfights: An Interview With Lescop

Lescop's debut album is a gloriously nocturnal piece of glacial European pop. The Frenchman tells Luke Turner about working with Savages' Pop Noire label and why singing in his native tongue isn't a bold move

Albums of the Year

Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Albums And Tracks

John Doran, Luke Turner, Rory Gibb and Laurie Tuffrey sift through 2013's releases to bring you a guide to their favourite albums and tracks

Black Sky Thinking

Savage Guardians: Why Bands Are Right About Cameras At Gigs

Jeremy Allen normally gets annoyed at people leaving notes telling him what to do. But in the case of Savages and Yeah Yeah Yeahs instructing their audiences not to wave their cameraphones around like bellends, he can get behind the cause... even if it is doomed

A Quietus Interview

Sounds & Sweet Airs That Give Delight: Savages Interviewed

They've played only a handful of gigs but Savages have a spirit that most of their guitar-wielding contemporaries lack. Luke Turner meets the fiercely intelligent goth pop four-piece. Photographs by Joseph Tovey Frost

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 2

Baker's Dozen

‘Snake Hits: Frank Carter’s Favourite Albums

Frank Carter of Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes is one of the nicest men in all rock - here he sits down with Patrick Clarke to discuss the music that has shaped his life

Baker's Dozen

All You’re Waiting For: Nancy Whang’s Favourite Albums

With the first of her new singles series out on Gomma and an album from The Juan MacLean due this summer, the former LCD Soundsystem member and DJ talks Thomas Hasson through her all-time top records

News 56

WATCH: Full Krent Able Documentary Stream

Watch the full-length stream of a new film about The Stool Pigeon's infamous cartoonist Krent Able, Ink, Cocks, & Rock'n'Roll

Le Guess Who? Announces Curated Bills

Bills curated by Savages, Wilco, Julia Holter and Suuns announced

LIVE REPORT: Savages

Russell Williams reports from the Maroquinerie in Paris

LISTEN: More New Savages

Band share second taste of forthcoming second album; check it out below

LISTEN: New Savages

Plus new album details

LISTEN: New Bo Ningen

13-minute piece recorded last month at the Barbican as part of The Vinyl Factory and Doug Aitken's 'Station to Station' project

RTJ & Sleaford Mods To Play At Banksy’s Dismaland

Weston-super-Mare's Tropicana will play host to Run The Jewels, Savages, Sleaford Mods and Massive Attack — as well as a vast list of artistic contributions — through August & Septmber as part of Banksy's Dismaland

Savages Share Album Teaser

Savages build anticipation for their new album with a teaser video narrated by Henry Rollins

Things Learned At: Haldern Pop

Richard Foster reports on his experiences at the German festival, from the "musical alloy" of Savages, to the Lord Byron fronted Iceage.

New Names For Bristol’s Simple Things

Skepta & JME, Holly Herndon and more added to the line-up for this year's Simple Things in Bristol

Savages Start Recording Second Album

The London four-piece to follow up Silence Yourself either later this year or early next; watch live performance of new song Adore below

Buffalo Bar: A Farewell To Highbury Venue

The well-loved Buffalo Bar in London is shutting up shop on New Year's Eve after almost 15 years of revelry. We caught up with two of its musical alumni, as well as boss Stacey Thomas to get her side of the story

Savages & Bo Ningen For Collaboration

Dadaist-inspired "sonic simultaneous poem" Words To The Blind will be out in November, followed by live shows

Savages’ Jehnny Beth On Pop Noire

With Pop Noire set to take over The Shacklewell Arms next week, we asked its co-founder and Savages singer Jehnny Beth about the label's success, philosophy and what we can expect from them this year

INTERVIEW: Bo Ningen

The psychedelic four piece from Japan are back with a new album... "Get on the bus!" says Julian Marszalek

Savages Announce 12″ Live Single

Featuring new song Fuckers and Suicide cover and out in May

LISTEN: Bo Ningen – DaDaDa

First taste of new album, due out in May on Stolen

WATCH: Savages – Strife

New Camus-inspired video for Silence Yourself cut

Things Learned At: Pitchfork Paris 2013

Laurie Tuffrey heads to Pitchfork's Parisian festival, and discovers that he needs rescuing from the indie bro's by Savages, The Haxan Cloak and Jon Hopkins. Photographs courtesy of Vincent Arbelet

James Blake Wins 2013 Mercury Prize

London electronic artist takes home prize for Overgrown

WATCH: Savages – Marshal Dear

Ace video for Silence Yourself closer

Mercury Prize 2013 Shortlist Announced

David Bowie, Savages and Foals nominated for this year's prize

Savages Announce Headline Tour

Band set for six-date run in November

Things Learned At: Roskilde 2013

Jeremy Allen heads to Denmark's mammoth eight-dayer and stops by Metallica, Savages, Azealia Banks, Mykki Blanco and a perfectly punctual Kraftwerk

Things Learned At: Kuudes Aisti, Helsinki

Luke Turner heads to the hot hot venues of Finland to get balls like dim sum and see all sorts of stern and wonderful music from Mika Vainio, Cold Cave, Savages, Vatican Shadow and more. Photograph courtesy of Ilkka Vuorinen

PREVIEW: Roskilde

The landmark Danish festival presents eight days' worth of musical goodness and a whole lot more besides. Jeremy Allen picks out five highlights to help you navigate it all

WATCH: Savages On Jimmy Fallon

Band play She Will and City's Full on American TV

Savages & Bo Ningen Announce Live Collab

Groups to perform 'sonic simultaneous poem' in Shoreditch tomorrow night

WATCH: Savages At Ministry Of Sound

Tune into tonight's live show from 9.15pm

LISTEN: Savages LP Now Streaming

Band post Silence Yourself in full on website

Savages & Bo Ningen Collaborate

"Sonic Simultaneous Poem" to take place at gallery

INTERVIEW: HTB

We talk to the new improvisation trio, made up of two Savages and their producer, ahead of their gig at Corsica on Wednesday

SAVAGES: Album Details

Debut record announced through Matador. Portrait by Joseph Tovey Frost

The Stool Pigeon Announce Wake

Celebration of the life and death of the recently-departed magazine - funeral marches by Savages and Teeth Of The Sea

LIVE REPORT: Savages

Luke Turner just can't enough of Savages, can he? A live review of last night's brilliant gig at the Electric Ballroom. Photos by Valerio Berdini

Beacons: East India Youth, Savages & More

Solange, John Talabot and Fucked Up also joining the bill for the Skipton festival in August

TONIGHT: Lescop, Kawabe & Savages DJ

Pop Noire's best and brightest head to Birthdays

WATCH: Bo Ningen Vs Savages

Ace video online!

Field Day: New Acts Announced

Savages and Solange join the bill; new episode of Field Day Radio below

BBC’s Sound Of 2013 Longlist Announced

Savages and Angel Haze both get nominations

Bo Ningen & Savages Collaborate On Single

Re-record of track from last album featuring Jehnny Beth will be out in January

WIN: Crime And The City Solution Tickets

We've got a pair of tickets for their gig, with Savages in support, at Queen Elizabeth Hall tomorrow, so get your entries in quick sharp

Things Learned At CMJ New York

Andrew Flanagan braves the daftness of the annual CMJ New York jamwagon, and uncovers great gems, broken machines, and an America wilting under Savages' European assault. Pic by Seb Heseltine

LIVE REPORT: Savages Blast Electrowerkz

After their pummelling of Jools Holland, Luke Turner catches a magnificent Savages performance at London's goth church, Electrowerkz. Pic thanks to Seb Heseltine

WATCH: Savages Live On Jools

'Husbands' on the BBC

LISTEN: Savages Live EP Track

Now streaming go go go

WATCH: Savages’ ‘I Am Here’ EP Trailer

New four-track live EP announced

Savages Repress Debut Single

'Husbands'/'Flying to Berlin' double A-side set for release on August 6; gig at The Electrowerkz in London announced

LIVE REPORT: Savages

A bomb on the Shacklewell Arms last night would have wiped out the UK independent music business. But Savages seem to be taking the attention in their stride, says Luke Turner. Photo by Joseph Tovey Frost

LISTEN: Savages – ‘Flying To Berlin’

Hear the AA-side to debut single 'Husbands' here

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Reviews 8

Cordiality & Extinction: Savages Live In Slovakia

Sonic Onslaughts: Sunday At Field Day Reviewed

Field Day 2013: The Quietus Review

Savages Silence Yourself

Savages: Silence Yourself Track-By-Track Preview

Maus In The House! Oslo’s Oya Festival Reviewed

Poles Vaulting: The Quietus Salutes Katowice’s OFF Festival

The Liars Have It: Field Day Festival 2012 Reviewed

Articles 7

Bitchin’ – New Fiction By Jehnny Beth

Intimacy Is The Only Solution: Jehnny Beth Interviewed

Words To The Blind: Savages And Bo Ningen In Conversation

Songs Like Dogfights: An Interview With Lescop

Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Albums And Tracks

Savage Guardians: Why Bands Are Right About Cameras At Gigs

Sounds & Sweet Airs That Give Delight: Savages Interviewed

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 2

‘Snake Hits: Frank Carter’s Favourite Albums

All You’re Waiting For: Nancy Whang’s Favourite Albums

News 56

WATCH: Full Krent Able Documentary Stream

Le Guess Who? Announces Curated Bills

LIVE REPORT: Savages

LISTEN: More New Savages

LISTEN: New Savages

LISTEN: New Bo Ningen

RTJ & Sleaford Mods To Play At Banksy’s Dismaland

Savages Share Album Teaser

Things Learned At: Haldern Pop

New Names For Bristol’s Simple Things

Savages Start Recording Second Album

Buffalo Bar: A Farewell To Highbury Venue

Savages & Bo Ningen For Collaboration

Savages’ Jehnny Beth On Pop Noire

INTERVIEW: Bo Ningen

Savages Announce 12″ Live Single

LISTEN: Bo Ningen – DaDaDa

WATCH: Savages – Strife

Things Learned At: Pitchfork Paris 2013

James Blake Wins 2013 Mercury Prize

WATCH: Savages – Marshal Dear

Mercury Prize 2013 Shortlist Announced

Savages Announce Headline Tour

Things Learned At: Roskilde 2013

Things Learned At: Kuudes Aisti, Helsinki

PREVIEW: Roskilde

WATCH: Savages On Jimmy Fallon

Savages & Bo Ningen Announce Live Collab

WATCH: Savages At Ministry Of Sound

LISTEN: Savages LP Now Streaming

Savages & Bo Ningen Collaborate

INTERVIEW: HTB

SAVAGES: Album Details

The Stool Pigeon Announce Wake

LIVE REPORT: Savages

Beacons: East India Youth, Savages & More

TONIGHT: Lescop, Kawabe & Savages DJ

WATCH: Bo Ningen Vs Savages

Field Day: New Acts Announced

BBC’s Sound Of 2013 Longlist Announced

Bo Ningen & Savages Collaborate On Single

WIN: Crime And The City Solution Tickets

Things Learned At CMJ New York

LIVE REPORT: Savages Blast Electrowerkz

WATCH: Savages Live On Jools

LISTEN: Savages Live EP Track

WATCH: Savages’ ‘I Am Here’ EP Trailer

Savages Repress Debut Single

LIVE REPORT: Savages

LISTEN: Savages – ‘Flying To Berlin’

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