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As legendary NME snapper Kevin Cummins exhibits photographs of his Mancunian muse in Yorkshire, we present a gallery of his photographs and hear the curious story of Ian Curtis' pink suit. Interviews by John Tatlock
Ian Brown is back with an album which he describes as his best ever – but if you’re expecting a barrage of scally Manc arrogance and threats to cut The Quietus’ hands off, you’re mistaken. Joel McIver pulls back the curtain and reveals the hidden side of King Monkey
In a satisfyingly forthright Baker's Dozen, Garbage singer Shirley Manson argues for boycotting un-gender-balanced festivals, explores Scottish sonic pride, discovering the finger-banging potential of listening to The Clash and says a life without misery is incomplete. All that plus enthusiastic recollections of music from Nick Cave, Patti Smith, The Stone Roses and more
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