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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

Baker's Dozen

From Raw To Clean: Helena Hauff’s Favourite Records

Ahead of her appearance at this month's Berlin Atonal festival, Helena Hauff guides Kate Hutchinson through 13 favourite records, from Iggy to Serge and Loop to a host of true bangerz

Baker's Dozen

Some Major Rock & Roll Problems: Craig Finn’s Favourite Albums

Will Parkhouse speaks to the Hold Steady frontman about his thirteen most played LPs

Baker's Dozen

Music Is Not Sport: Nils Frahm’s Favourite Albums

Before he releases his Late Night Tales compilation, the pianist, composer and new classical ("I never liked it, but I'm stuck with it now; give me something cool like 'neo jazz'") pioneer gives Karl Smith a tour of his favourite overlooked records, by musicians "that deserve a little afterglow"

Baker's Dozen

F**king Pop Classics: Alan McGee’s Favourite Albums

The former Creation Records, now 359 Music man charts his musical history from child of glam to record label boss with Alex Niven

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

“Music In Which To Get Truly Lost”: Daniel Avery’s Favourite Records

The Phantasy producer and DJ goes from mid-teen discoveries to recent acquisitions as he writes us his own Baker's Dozen of top albums, EPs and mixes ahead of his b2b set with Erol Alkan at fabric later this month

Baker's Dozen

Sonic Worlds: Clark’s Favourite Albums

With his sterling, self-titled seventh album released and a run of sets coming up before the year's out, the Warp producer delves into his towel collection (read on) and picks his 13 top LPs for Nick Hutchings

Baker's Dozen

A Tower Of Songs: Martha Wainwright’s Favourite Albums

In a revealing Baker's Dozen interview Martha Wainwright discusses family, love, parenthood and music with Elizabeth Aubrey. Portrait by Carl Lessard

Baker's Dozen

Staying On The One: Bootsy Collins’ Favourite LPs

Bootsy Collins helped define the sound of funk, working with Parliament and James Brown, who taught him the mysterious concept of The One. In this Bakers Dozen, he talks to Julian Marszalek about those times & why he couldn't leave home without dropping acid and listening to Hendrix

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