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Leaving La La Land: A Radical History Of The Musical Film

With Damon Chazelle’s La La Land released on DVD at the end of the month, we shouldn’t let its toxic reading of musical film history obscure the form’s politically radical manifestations, argues Joel White

What Do You Think Of It So Far?: Usurper at Counterflows

Occupying a space between the Marx Brothers and the Bohman Brothers, like a music hall act from a parallel free-jazz universe - Usurper pull improv magic from thin air on the final night of Counterflows festival

Raw Takes: Richard Fearless’s Favourite Tracks

Before the release of their sixth album this week and appearance at Atonal in Berlin this August, the Death In Vegas head honcho, producer and DJ scours the fruits of his record-collecting history and picks 13 tracks that have informed Transmission for Joe Clay

Rev Magnetic

Versus Universe

The debut album by Rev Magnetic is a dynamic, ecstatic cacophony, finds Jamie Chambers

“How’s 1988 Sounding?”: The Myths And Legendary Tapes Of Delia Derbyshire

The boundless and innovative talent of Delia Derbyshire is brought to life with fitting creativity, creating something of a cinematic fever dream. Neil Fox reflects on the doc and the daring brilliance of an icon

Mist Through The Bits: Dreaming With Coby Sey’s Conduit

The South Londoner's debut proves quite the trip for Arusa Qureshi

Sleaford Mods

Austerity Dogs