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Sufjan Stevens

The Ascension

Sufjan Stevens

Carrie & Lowell

Electric Kool-Aid Catharsis: Sufjan Stevens Live

Sufjan Stevens

The Age Of Adz

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The BQE

Articles 5

Art

The Rhythm Of The Night: An Interview With Marcel Dzama

With a show of new works currently on view at David Zwirner, Marcel Dzama talks to Amah-Rose Abrams about childhood reveries, lockdown rhythms, and his grandma’s love for the Queen
A Quietus Interview

“I Wish There Could Be A Revolution”: Sufjan Stevens Interviewed

On his new album The Ascension, Sufjan Stevens has abandoned his trademark intricacy and found the power in platitudes. He speaks to Patrick Clarke about the making of his "crippling" new LP
Black Sky Thinking

Gay Any Way: Why You Don’t Need To Meet Anyone Else’s Queer Expectations

We live in a supposedly more open age for those who don't identify as straight. But, argues Michael Amhert, demands that people be more 'out' risks bisexual erasure and creating new binaries

A Quietus Interview

Adz And It Shall Be Given Unto You: Sufjan Stevens Interviewed

Jeremy Allen pulls up a pew and listens to Sufjan Stevens talking about his new direction and the lord...
A Quietus Interview

Sufjan Stevens Interview: Expressway Yourself

Laura Snapes talks to Sufjan Stevens about his latest musical exploration of the American landscape

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 7

Baker's Dozen

Beauty and Sadness: Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast’s Favourite Albums

Michelle Zauner, driving force behind Japanese Breakfast, takes David Chiu through her life in 13 records, from foundational encounters with Motown, the beauty of Pacific Northwestern indie, and the inspiration she found in Mount Eerie and Joanna Newsom
Baker's Dozen

Ongoing Adventures: Rachel Unthank’s Favourite Albums

Jude Rogers speaks to Rachel Unthank about her abiding love for and political importance of maintaining the folk tradition... but explains she wasn't averse to a bit of Faith No More when it all got too much. This week's Baker's Dozen.
Baker's Dozen

Alchemy Happens: Lou Rhodes’s Favourite Albums

Penning her own Baker's Dozen of albums that shaped her career as both a member of Lamb and a solo artist, the singer picks 13 records that represent her "soul-music", following the release of theyesandeye
Baker's Dozen

Club Members: Julianna Barwick’s Favourite Albums

From very long-term library loans and overnight camp-outs to chance shopping-mall buys and poster-based confusion, the composer gives Gary Kaill the stories behind 13 LPs she's listened to a "bazillion freaking times"
Baker's Dozen

How Was It For You? Tim Booth Of James’ Favourite Albums

After the release of James' Girl At The End Of The World, lead singer Tim Booth tells John Freeman about clandestine childhood listening and the redemptive powers of Iggy Pop in choosing the LPs that "saved his life"
Baker's Dozen

Choice Of An Angel: Charlotte Church’s Favourite Albums

Charlotte Church, former world-conquering child soprano turned alt-rock auteur, picks 13 albums that may entirely change your view of her. But, as the Quietus finds out, challenging preconceptions is something she's used to
Baker's Dozen

Found Songs: Ólafur Arnalds’ Favourite Albums

The Icelandic neo-classical composer and producer takes a break from producing his cinematic soundscapes to pick out his 13 favourite records, ahead of his set at the Barbican tonight

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